Hello,
My name is Jim.
It is the 4th of July 2011. I have just ordered some gear( merkur hd,Vulfix 2235 super badger, the art of shaving sandalwood cream and aftershave balm). Believe me I can't wait to get them!

Anyway I was sittin here talkin to my stepdad. I mentioned how I was going to get into wetshaving. He jumped and went digging through his shed. He brought out a straight razor that he said belonged to his grandfather. I was pleased to receive this gift.

Now I don't much about straight razors so I thought I would consult this forum.
This razor is stamped W.R. Case and Sons Bradford PA on one side and " MONKEY" made by experts Solingen Germany on the other side. The scales are yellow with metal inlays. One inlay in a monkey holding a straight razor over his head. Can anyone tell me about this razor?