Thread: hello im terry

hi im terry im 23 and i have allot of questions.. but my main one is im new and i got interested in straight blades when i found one from the early 1900's.. and i was wondering how to use it and how come it has goo on it. i asked an older gentalman and he said it may have never been used. also i didn't think it was worth throwing out so i kept it..(but the handle has a crack all the way through it so..). i guess im new so if any one could help me out i'd really appreciate it.. than you.


in addition the razor was made by Bismark Razorworks. just thought id tell you all what kind it was.

Originally Posted by terryjr87

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in addition the razor was made by Bismark Razorworks. just thought id tell you all what kind it was.

The first place to go:

Straight Razor Place Wiki:Books/Beginners Guide - Straight Razor Place Wiki

After that, check out the rest of the Wiki's.

If you do a "Search" through the Forums for "Bismark" (not Bismarck ??), you might find out something about the razor.

"Goo" could be old, thickened oil. That tells you that the blade has been protected from rust. It _doesn't_ tell you whether the blade is truly sharp --"shave ready", here.

Start reading, have fun!

Charles

Welcome to SRP Terry. The Wiki is a great starting point but if you have any specific questions just ask. If you are looking for repairs there is always : Member Services - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

Welcome to the forum, Terry.

Probably most important is what the condition of the blade is. Usually the can be restored to shave ready condition. The scales can be replaced, or if they are functional you can use them as it is, or stabilize the crack with superglue if needed.
The workshop section on this forum is quite popular, though if you want to learn shaving with a straight razor you're better off either getting this one resharpened if it's in good condition (see the link in the above post for member who offer such services), or pick up another one that's already good to go.

Can you post a pic of the razor ? If the blade doesn't have any serious issues , the scales (handles) can be replaced without much trouble . If you are handy with tools , you can do some research here , and do it yourself . Or , like the others have said , you can find a restoration guy to help you out in the classifieds section .

i had to get the razor out of my shed. to get the info off from it and everything thatit say is as follows..

BISMARCK RAZOR WORKS SOLINGEN-GERMANY.... also the tail thing says.. REGISTERED.. and the number on it is...607..

it has the crack in it about a 1/4 of the way down from the top on the scales... but other wise the blade is in good shape as far as i can tell i mean that no nicks or much rust only a couple very small spots near the spine..
give me a lil bit and i could post some pics..