Thread: Razor Collections for Posterity

I'm watching a German film that takes place in the near future and this idea pops up. It is probably not practical (meaning no money in it), but I can't contain the wish. This is for a younger man to pursue or for anyone to read and know the sentiment.... I hope.
Among the members here there must be thousands of razors in private collections. Most of them are probably not available for public viewing. This is reality. Someone could set up a traveling studio (for uniformity) and make a photographic record, arranged by date, country of manufacture, any criteria deemed important by those who know way more than I do about this fascinating activity. I know the SRP has a database and it is a valuable resource but I would like to see a 'coffee table' book form whether digital or on paper like the olden days. Ok it is out of my head....thanks for listening.

Actually, as I recall, Zak (Voidmonster) was doing just that on Sheffield razors and tang stamps. I have not heard how it is going for a while.
As someone begins something like that, life tends to get in the way. Lots of razors. Lots of work!

As someone begins something like that, life tends to get in the way.

Funny how that happens...in my 40's while still running on 8 cylinders (I thought) I used to say that life did not give me break...that my mid life crisis came on the heels of my identity crisis...now I have slipped on a banana peel and I am in a slow motion fall to the pavement...I don't know why I am laughing to myself.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Actually, as I recall, Zak (Voidmonster) was doing just that on Sheffield razors and tang stamps. I have not heard how it is going for a while.
As someone begins something like that, life tends to get in the way. Lots of razors. Lots of work!

Yes - Zak's website is gorgeous, well organized and has some great information and some awesome razor porn, I've had it bookmarked since it went up, here it be:

The Shivering Beggar |

I really need to spend a rainy day going over it. Just went there for a bit and learned a lot about Marsden.
Interestingly, I am working on a Marsden now!

+1 on Zak's site but he hasn't posted to it since September 9th, 2014.....life must have gotten in the way.

Originally Posted by WW243

+1 on Zak's site but he hasn't posted to it since September 9th, 2014.....life must have gotten in the way.

Indeed, it seems he had a stint of health issues and I know he had to move and set up a household/shop.
If we read on the site, Zak thanks Neil and Martin who helped contribute to some things there.

The quality of the pictures, research, and text is outstanding on what has been done thus far and I commend he efforts.
I hope I can help in the future as well with my limited capabilities.

This represents dedication and much hard work and, as-noted, is not profitable.
Just done for the love of history (and razors, of course)!