I found a straight razor among my uncle's things with the word "SQUIRREL" in capital letters stamped on the blade shaft. It has a yellowed handle that I don't whether it's celluloid, ivory or bone. Can anybody tell me about it? Thanks.
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I found a straight razor among my uncle's things with the word "SQUIRREL" in capital letters stamped on the blade shaft. It has a yellowed handle that I don't whether it's celluloid, ivory or bone. Can anybody tell me about it? Thanks.
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Hello,
The scales are celluloid. Can't help on the maker, but it's seen plenty of time on the hones. Despite that, it looks like you could make a shaver of it, if you were so inclined.
I duhno if I agree Ben, looks as if it's seen too much hone time to really be a workhorse shaver. I would say clean her up and mount her for display, but that's me, esp if it's a family heirloom. One drop in the bathroom could ruin it.
Good luck with it.
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I have a morris sculptor edge with about the same amount of blade left, as well as as bad or worse oxidation/rust/pitting.
It actually shaves pretty decent. In my top 5, I'd figure. You just have to control it. The blade doesn't contribute as much guidance as deeper ones will.
