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

XryanX,
Welcome to SRP. Great story about your grandfather. When I first saw the razor, I was taken aback when I saw those notches in spine, but after scrolling down and seeing more, then I realized the razor was made that way. I let out a sigh of relief for you.
I agree with the other members, get it restored. It looks to me that it will make a great shaver for you.
Again welcome and all my best on your razor.
Patrick

Welcome to SRP!! Wonderful story and a magnificent first post. You told an interesting story, posted Cliff notes, and you posted pics. Well done,sir.

Oh yeah.....send it to an experience restorer. Personally, I would do so with the instructions that I wanted the minimum necessary done to the blade. I appreciate the history of vintage razors, and I'd want to save some of the 'character'. JMHO

+1 to getting it restored. it's an heirloom, to you it will be priceless, it deserves professional attention.

Great story! and welcome to the forum

Cheers

Simon

Welcome to SRP, Ryan.
What a lovely razor and also a fantastic story.
It needs all the love you can give it.
I only wish I could have got hold of my forfathers razors.
I am really pleased for you that your Grandfather was able to give it to you pesonally.
If possible get him to tell you it's history.
Have it restored and show him how much you care for both it and him.
BTW hang on and enjoy the ride.

Ryan,
Welcome to SRP! Great story, and thanks for sharing!

Several thoughts for you to consider:

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!

The blade is in very good shape for sitting in a basement forever. Usually basements are so damp they foster so much rust that the blade disintegrates. You're very blessed. It also appears from your pics that the Thistle blade is a USA blade. There were several small companies and one or two larger ones that made USA Steel razors. I have a few and they're top notch shavers. I'm sure this one will be too, once...

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

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 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?