Just getting started and I inhereted my grandfathers Aboussleman razor but can't find out anything about it. It has the number 400 on it. Anyone tell me if this is an ok razor? Thanks!
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Just getting started and I inhereted my grandfathers Aboussleman razor but can't find out anything about it. It has the number 400 on it. Anyone tell me if this is an ok razor? Thanks!
Welcome,
Can you post a couple pics??
Have fun,
Lynn
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Hopefully you can see these pics.
Woody
Don't know the brand, but it's absolutely GORGEOUS! Looks like a 5/8 or 6/8 from the pictures (IMO, but you can measure this, measure from spine to edge... If you want to)Quote:
Originally Posted by Busdriverwoody
For the most part, pretty much all vintage razors are good shavers IF HONED PROPERLY. And that one is in really nice condition (from what I can see in the pictures). I'd guess it's at least a fairly good quality razor, just by the amount of craftsmanship (the worked spine and gold, namely)
And if it is a family heirloom-esque item, I'd say you've got a peach :D
Send her out to one of the resident honemeisters (find them in the Classifieds under Member's Services) and send it out for a sweeeet edge. You'll love it!
Good find! Happy Shaving!
Cheers!
Jeremy
Edit: I'd lean towards a 5/8, upon re-examining the pictures... It still looks like a sweet shaver, and gorgeous in general. Congrats
I measured and its 5/8 and a 1/16th.
Lynn - I'm still curious if you know any background on this razor since i still can't find anything about it.
Woody
Never heard of the brand but that is a real stunner. Reminds me of some of the fancy Bokers.
I just bought this Boker on e-bay. I wonder if that razor was made by Boker?
http://i.ebayimg.com/03/!Brp!!4QBWk~...b1w+Hg~~_3.JPG
I couldn't say cuz I am not any sort of specialist and just a newby but wow there is an undeniable and uncanny resemblance in both blade and handles. handles are in fact exactly the same. blsde is similar though your boker has the same scalloped back, spanish point (instead of square), different stamps, single shoulder (instead of double). i still think they are quite similar but will be interested to hear what those who really know say.
I've seen the pictures and I'm convinced that his razor is dangerous, maybe has a curse on it. Perhaps If was sent to me I could take the hex off it. Just trying to help.Quote:
Originally Posted by Busdriverwoody
:rofl2: what a trickQuote:
Originally Posted by stimpy52
Woody,
Wow that is a prize!
Do give it a light coating of rust preventing oil.
In some ways the best way to preserve a razor
is to use it.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Busdriverwoody
You guys are right - i compared my razor to your pic and the handles are exactly the same. Is this common? Do different manufacturers use common handles?
So is my next step to get it professionally sharpened?
Woody
PERSONALLY I would look into the Classifieds and get a starter razor already shave ready. Than learn on the starter just in case you drop the razor in the learning curve, I'd hate to drop an heirloom that way :(
Once your comfortable with the process than break out the heiloom and get it ready for use.
Welcom to SRP as well :)
