Ern Ator 7 day set

Hi All,
This is my 1st post but I've been hanging around for quite a while picking up info and learning I must say that you guys have been a great help to me learning this new hobby of mine. I think without the reassurance from you guys I would have missed out on one of life's great experiences, straight razor shaving.

Unfortunately I have now succumbed to Razor Buyers addiction and I think it's terminal!!! I have the worst type unfortunately I also have a bathroom full of soap pots.

I wanted your advice on The Ern Ators I've just managed to pick up a cased named day set from fleabay with alternating scale colours for days of the week. Are these good razors orjust cheap versions of the Crown and Sword?

The case needs some restoration I haven't come across any threads on case restoration so woul appreciate some pointers.

Finally I have also got an addiction to Razor Hones. Is there any scientific method to assess the fineness of the hones other than the way they shave i.e looking at scratch patterns etc.

Thanks again for all the help you've given me so far.

Regards, Chris

Welcome! Lots of questions, Chris! Ern razors are great. I have not seen an Ator in any color but black. Give us a picture of that set. Search the forum about particular hones in the search box at top right. You will garner much info!

PICS !!!!!

I know you're new and I should be welcoming yada yada yada but I swear if you scored a 7 day set of ATOR's I am going to have a hard time liking you, because I am feeling really jealous right now :rofl2:

And gssixgun isn't the only one!

Really bad photos I'm afraid but the best I could get from ebay. They will need some work but from what you said they may be worth the effort.

You scored a very nice set all ERNs are nice, Ators are some of the best though. IMO.

1 more pic blades look in reasonable nick.

Oh man :nj


Yep color me green with envy...

Are the blades solid ???? ie: no chips bad honing etc: ???

I take it these are not in your hands yet from the pics ...

What size are they ???

Blades are solid very little hone wear just dirty and uncared for...poor things!

Those are just trashed. I am sorry that is your first purchase. I will give you $75 for the set. :-p

seriously, nice score. I am thinking your planets were aligned correctly when you hit buy. Enjoy.

Sorry for the rapid fire questions LOL

Can you tell I think quite highly of ATORs :p

Honestly I am not a fan of Round Nose razors in general but there are two that I actively looked for
1. Le Gelot 1/4 hollow
2. Ern ATOR

Being a newbie point shape is something I hadn't considered maybe I should for my next adventure what are the practical differences when it come to shaving experience?

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Being a newbie point shape is something I hadn't considered maybe I should for my next adventure what are the practical differences when it come to shaving experience?

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Round points are a bit safer than square points. You need to be more mindful of the tip when shaving with a square tip is all.

I agree with gssixgun, green with envy (and today a case of the flu turning me green also). My next shave is with a round nose ERN full hollow as soon as I'm better. Send them to gssixgun. If they are among his favorites rest assured the will be honed to perfection. You should see how my two C-MONs shave after he got his hands on them!

Now that is a seriously good find, congrats. I am hoping that you post some better photos when you have the actual set in your hands.

Bob

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Originally Posted by BobH

Now that is a seriously good find, congrats. I am hoping that you post some better photos when you have the actual set in your hands.

Bob

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+1 on that. Can't wait to see them fully restored.

Thanks Guys for your comments will let you see them when I've restored them.

Nice set of razors. Another welcome to SRP ! :tu

Nice score. I picked up a cased pair of 1166 erns both around 7/8 full hollows and they are definately some of the nicest razors I own. I actually picked up an extra one so I could keep the set unused(maybe for my son).

I have an Ator…to say that I have one is blessed. You sir, have a seven day set..I'm not sure what to call that other than lucky as all get out! Congrats and enjoy them..they are darn fine shavers.

Attachment 146696Attachment 146697Attached better photos now that I have them in my hands. All blades in good order no pitting and very little hone wear it seem like they were protected by soap!!

Those are some nice razors. Cool that the scales are different colors yet from the marking on them original to the set. I also like the spines. That flat area. Dunno why , just do. :D

The colurs alternate with the days of the week all the scales are original but covered in soap residue should clean off easily though

That's pretty sweet. Clean, hone, shave, pure pleasure!

I recently got an ERN ATOR and the shave was delicious! Now, seeing your 7 day set, I am totally convinced that fate has me declared an always outsider when it comes to owning multiples of a beautiful object. I never seem to be at the right place for such sets. Enjoy your handsome blades.