Thread: FNG Introduction

Originally Posted by syslight

so are the scales broken? that would be the only reason i would swap those scales out... bug bites i would sand a little so there are no sharp edges and then polish the scales and blade, hone it and use in health!

Yes, the scales are broken at the one of the pins on the other side.

Add two more razors to the list, for a total of six. That should keep me busy for a while. These were all ebay purchases, and I should be receiving the first, and probably the others next week. The seller of the W&B took a whole week to put it in the mail, which will be reflected in feedback once the razor arrives. Here's what I've bought so far:

Wade & Butcher Straight Razor and case - eBay (item 230268708859 end time Jul-13-08 07:10:24 PDT)

vintage straight razor 'OUR VERY BEST' J.S.HOLLER&Co - eBay (item 130239737253 end time Jul-24-08 17:18:32 PDT)

George Wostenholm & Son's Celebrated Whisker Razor 13 - eBay (item 110272367295 end time Jul-24-08 19:33:21 PDT)

LOT OF 3 VINTAGE STRAIGHT RAZORS - eBay (item 170240894584 end time Jul-24-08 10:13:34 PDT)

I need to purchase some straight razor guides, so I can determine the age. My razor buying criteria for now is this: made in England/Germany/US/rest of Europe, cheap, slightly beat up, and interesting looking.

I had several packages on my desk when I returned from lunch. Five of my razors arrived. I'm going to work on cleaning them up, then take a few pics.

Those look like silver inlays on the scales. Probably at least doubles the value of the razor.

I'd keep 'em.