Thread: Long time reader, first time poster.

Hi all, my name's Vince, I'm from Melbourne, Australia.

I've been shaving with a straight razor for just on a year now, and have loved every minute of it. I use a dovo special (shaver shop spec) because thats pretty much all we can find here in aus.

I started because I knew that my grandfather (and namesake) used to shave with straights, and I was just curious as to whether it might stop me getting so many ingrown hairs... which it did.

About 2 months ago I was talking to my father about it and he freaked out, saying that the only time he'd ever tried to use one he'd sliced his face open and so he stuck to safety razors. He still has that scar lol.

Any way he then went to his room and found my grandfather's razor, saying that I might as well have it as it was no use to him.

The blade is rusted (but still damned sharp), and the scales need cleaning, but its a very nice razor and quite unique... I cant find anything similar, or anything by the same maker.

One side of the shank says 'Bleckmann Solingen' and the other says 'THE PEACOCK' 'Made in Germany'. The scale, which i think is bone, has a peacock carved in to, and painted on it.

I thought I'd put it up for you all to discuss. I'd like to know if it of any value before I restore it myself, otherwise I'll get it sent to a professional. I plan to shave with it when it is restored, for sentimental reasons.