Thread: My grandfather's old razors.

I called my brother today asking him about the razors and if he had sent them but he hadn't.
But he then gave me the best news of the day. The reason was that my grandmother didn't want to give it to him since she had so much stuff, stands, brushes etc so she wanted me to come and see if it was anything I wanted or not. Knowing my grandfather it will probably not be anything overwhelming exclusive but overall good, solid quality items.
So I am a very happy man right now, just need to find the time to go visit here. I'm almost thinking to call in sick for work just so I can go see what it is.

Originally Posted by PMH

So I am a very happy man right now, just need to find the time to go visit here. I'm almost thinking to call in sick for work just so I can go see what it is.

Call in Sick! But don't do it so that you can see (what it is)!

Go to see your Grandmother, she won't be there forever! 'It' will be available long after she is dead and gone!

She will probably be able to tell you the history of what remains of your grandfather's shaving legacy!

That my friend is worth more more than any shaving remnants!

I finally found the time to go visit my grandmother and I'm happy to say that she was as healthy as always.
I took a look at the razors, unfortunately she had lost one, one (Can't remember if it was a C.V. Heljestrand or J.A. Hellberg) where the scales where shot but the blade was in good condition I gave to my brother and he will make me some custom scales in Pear Wood or maybe Pockenholtz, we haven't decided yet. The last one had a big nick in the blade and the scales where bad. The blade could probably been restored but the scales would have to be replaced. The thing is that it was my great grandfathers razor and he had engraved the scales and due to sentimental value I just can't rescale it it so it will be left as it is.
I also picked up a "no name" brush and a Matador DE razor with some vintage blades that I tried yesterday and shaved like a dream.