Thread: New here, help school a noob. (With pictures!)

Nice story.

If you want to restore the razor it will take a good bit of work. It looks like it has a lot of corrosion on the edge so it will need to be evaluated first. Unless you have experience at this send it out.

Thanks for all the kind words, guys. I will definitely have this restored by a professional, I wouldn't want to take the chance of ruining something like this.

Originally Posted by BigJim

The "sages" of razor history tend to hang out in the "razors" forum, where most of the ID questions are placed. You might consider posting your pics in a thread there asking for info...more traffic = better response.

The scales appear to be faux bamboo, and they're a love 'em or hate 'em kind of thing. But, even though I'm not a fan of bamboo or faux bamboo scales, if they were on my great grandfather's razor I'd leave them there!

You have it restored by one of the guys here. In the classifieds section click on "member services" and you'll find a list of guys who do restoration work. Then click on the member map under the under the community link (menu above) and you can find the restoration guys that are closest to you...there may be one next door, or just a few minutes away depending on where you're located.

Lastly, please consider posting your pictures and your story to the Family Jewels razor club thread here: http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ly-jewels.html It's a great story you've got, and a fantastic razor.

Peace,
Jim

Jim, thank you for the tips. I'll check it out for sure.

Congratulations! What a great gift. You should treasure such a fine memento. During the coming years it will maintain your connection to your grandfather.

I am relieved that you are going to have it professionally restored. Such heirlooms are priceless for their family connection. I hope it restores well and that you have many wonderful years of shaving with your new razor.

Happy Shaving!

Welcome.

First step give it a light coating of light oil. Sewing machine oil
or mineral oil.

Second step: write the story down

A family heirloom can be used or preserved.

If you want to use it start learning the in and out
of straight razor shaving with a razor from
the classified so you have something less precious
to learn on.

wow. that story made my eyes water a little.

I would also recommend sending it to some of the guys on the board here who do this more regularly.

It looks to be a Thistle Cutlery Co razor the Damascus and the Camel were one of their Trademarks too

They can be exceptional shavers especially the NY made ones.. I have 4 or 5 of them and they have never disappointed...

I envy you that you have such a family heirloom in your possession

Wow what a story. Hang on to that razor and get it restored. I have a boker that I picked up off craigslist that belonged to some 20 something kids great- grandfather, he sold it to me for 20 dollars without a second thought. I felt bad for taking it but, I figured if I don't some collector will and this razor was made to shave not to be resold at a higher price. I had it cleaned up and honed and it has turned into a pretty good shaver. You have a treasure on your hands, I hope you enjoy it.

Welcome Ryan, wonderful intro! I wish you good luck with restoration of the razor, what a piece of family history to have. Enjoy!

Thats an awesome razor I am really digging the handle. Sorry if you already said this but what is the handle material?

Loved the story a whole bunch, it makes me wish I had something like that.

Just coincidentally, there's one very similar on the bay: Vintage THISTLE CUT COMPANY Straight Razor with Etched Blade 1525 | eBay

No new info, but a similar blade.

I see you've been advised to send it to be restored, and I'd add my +1 to that. If you choose to shave with great; if you choose to save it as a keepsake, it will look good and will be in top shape when you hand it to your offspring.

Best,


Marcos