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I'm only 17 but my great grandpa died when I was maybe 1 or 2 and I got one of his straight razors (he used to be a barber). It's an Ern and it's registered and has a serial number and all I just wanted to know if there was any way I could find any info on it...it is really nice. Black handle and the blade is silver and has in gold a boat and neat little design and it says "10 Jahre Garantie" I just want to know whats up with this thing.
Pictures would help.
But Ern razors are very nice.
here is a picture
That is a stunning razor, and you are very lucky to have something to functional and beautiful left by a loved one.Quote:
Originally Posted by tylerbarry
thank you very much. Is there anywhere I can get info on these. I'll probablly never use it...I have a hard time shaving with a schick haha.
very very nice razor. ERN is very popular razor. you search internet and will get information what you are looking for.
check this link may have some information.\
Straight Razor Manufacturers and Dates of Operation
C. FRIEDR. ERN & CO.
Solingen, Germany
ca. 1873-present
Honestly, it doesn't hurt to try. Well, I guess in this case it can. I might be the clumsiest person ever, but I decided to try straight razor shaving anyway and I love it. But you will never know if you don't try, and I think it would give you a real connection to a relative you never knew.Quote:
Originally Posted by tylerbarry
It is 100% your call though. You can always change your mind in the future. The first year I used a DE (double edge) razor I swore I would never pick up a straight.
Drew
You've got quite a treasure there, it was your Great-Grandfather's, and now yours. You very well in the future may change your mind and want to use it. Take good care of it. It looks like it's in good shape but razors can rust if the conditions are right. I'm sure you know that, just make sure you look in on it from time to time, to make sure it's OK. :) If you plan on laying it aside for an extended period you might want to think about getting some Renaissance Wax to keep the razor in good shape. Alternatively some type of light oil, just make sure the razor is dry.
You've got a great resource here in SRP, if you ever need any more information or help.
Welcome to SRP,
that would be a model number, not a serial number :)
Here's the deal- I just bought one of these quite cheap intending to sell it. Now that I've seen it in person and shaved with it I can't part with it. It's a great shaver and that seems to be a common sentiment.
On the other hand if you don't want to shave with it, I personally would keep it because its an heirloom.
If you don't want to keep it though its worthless, you might as well just send it to me. :-P JK.
the ERN's in the database:
Category:Ern, Carl Friedrich - Straight Razor Place Wiki
Welcome to SRP. That's one beautiful blade. At 17 you're just beginning to learn to shave so don't count out learning to use a straight razor. There are many here who will help lead you through the process and the WIKI is loaded with information. Who knows, you maybe near a group or someone who could mentor you (and maybe your friends) into being the next straight razor generation.
Dude I'm 19 and I started when I was 18. Way I see it is I didn't ingrain too many bad habits before lol. Now I'll be shaving like a tru playah for the rest of my life. JK I'm no gangsta but seriously this is the real deal.
Yea man, ask someone to hone it and start shaving with it
A stunningly good-looking razor and a heirloom as well. Take good care of it.
If you're into wetshaving, you might want to follow the threads for beard prep tricks, creams, soaps and brushes. Switching to a good cream really helped my shaves when I shaved with one of those 3-bladed razors. Though some of them are quite pricey but used sparingly they last quite a while too. I'm sure you can also find good, affordable soaps.
beautiful razor. the value of the razor should be priceless since it came from your great grandfather. i would hold on to that one. i would have it honed and think about using it. you can find all the help you will ever need from the members here. do not rule out trying out such a great instrument..good luck
Dude,
Shave with it.
I'm 16, and I started 2 1/2 months or ago or something, and now I'll have the skill for life.
It's fun. It's easy.
It makes you smell nice.
I agree that you should learn to shave with it, but I personally would purchase another I didn't care about quite so much to learn on. It depends on your funds available, but having more than one razor is always a good idea. I would get a decent starter kit and then pretend you don't have that razor for a few months or so.
If you decide that straights aren't for you, put some kind of protectant oil or wax on it and put it away. You'll want it later.
J.
i say use it. the worst (besides dropping it) you can do to it is round the edge from improper stropping. so far as cuts and scrapes go, they usually arent that bad. and just b/c the blade is 3 inches doesnt mean any cuts will be 3. thats one thing that i thought when i first started. cuts are about the same as a cartridge but dont hurt as much. one piece of advice i would give is watch the distance between the scales and the mirror. i to this day bump the mirror while taking the blade from my face. guess i tend to lean forward a bit. also i would send it out to be honed. very nice looking razor.