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..

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...5&l=cbd46a2a05

im sorry but im not sure ohw to add just pictures.. so i just added the pics to my facebook and the link is above feel free to checkthem out there are only three.. the last pic i took was the one with the crack in order to see it i slid it over... so you could see where ...

Terry, Welcome to SRP! Don't know where you're located, but there may be someone close by who could help. The focus on the pictures is too fuzzy to tell anything about the blade. I'm pretty certain that the broken scale will have to be replaced. I'm not aware of anyway to fix a break.

Often times a maker will use a font, or imprint a mark on the shank/tang of the razor (the part of the blade that you grab) that will help identify it. If you can get a clear picture of that, it would help.

You can upload pics by clicking "Go Advanced" under the reply window, scrolling down and clicking "Manage Attachments". It's about the same as uploading pics to Facebook from that point on.

Be sure to read through the wiki and the sticky threads at the top of each forum for a wealth of knowledge about all things straight razor.

Originally Posted by terryjr87

March 24, 2011 | Facebook

im sorry but im not sure ohw to add just pictures.. so i just added the pics to my facebook and the link is above feel free to checkthem out there are only three.. the last pic i took was the one with the crack in order to see it i slid it over... so you could see where ...

Welcome aboard! You might be better off spending a few bucks and buying an inexpensive razor on the classifieds here on SRP. Or take a look at the entry level stuff on Straight Razor Designs. Either way you will get a first rate razor that will be shave ready.

Welcome to SRP Terry