Hi everyone
This is my first post so be gentle
I have been interested in straight razors for some time now and have wanted to learn how to shave myself in the traditional way as I have had it done in the barbers a few times and loved it.At the moment I am using a DE razor and think it's a natural progression to straight edge shaving. I have perused this site and its wealth of information which I was astounded by all the different aspects of the straight edge razor and traditional shaving etc and I am afraid i am getting sucked in ! So much though as I have now invested in a SER off the net I followed some of the guidelines that SRP suggested and as it was close to me I bought it and am looking to get it restored and honed sharpened professionally.:) I have had a look in all the forums sites etc and cannot find any information about the maker or more to the point how old it is. With the help of SRP info I think it is somewhere in the region of 1820's to 1860's due to the style etc. I also think it has ivory scales not bone. I wanted one made in Britain as as I am myself :beer2:so naturally went for a Sheffield made one. I was also amazed at how many different types of soaps creams AS, balms,lotions and potions there are. I see new ones all the time on different threads. I think I have a nice one even if its not that pretty I think it is. I just hope it is not too far gone.
To me its fine slight pitting and the paper box is in excellent condition. Any ideas to how old she is ? I am looking forward to shaving with it one restored :) I would like to do it myself but think i should practice first. Its says Robert Edwards of Sheffield on the tang
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