Thread: Greatings from USCG MR SE NM, Some of my Finds, couple of questions and new here

Greatings to all and Fair Winds and Weather. Name is Jimi Genzling, am a Disabled US Coast Guard Vet, a Tinker, Gardener and Librarian for myself. Needless to say, my interests are varied, my hobbies are as well, but my pashion is Long Range Rifle Marksmanship and teaching others the be rifle marksman from the basics up. My Bride is the light of my life and the reason I am surviving today. With her we have an astonishing daughter who inherited the drive and ambition of her dads side of the famaly, graduated from McMurry University in Abeline Tx with the highest honors and degree in Bio Chem. I joke with my Bride Theresa that she must have been switched at birth, some rich doctor folks have this cute kid that is dumber than a box of rocks, yes, she hits me and smiles, she is OURS.

When we lost my dad in 77 I inherited a box of his pried items that he specified were mine. The box included his colection from his WWII years of his zippos, his Ronson unit lighter, (that I need to fix), and his razors. Of those I have 2 which have the boxes, both "Simmons Hardware Co. St. Louis Mo. Fully warrented". One is an "Empire, A.F. Shapleigh Hardware CO. Made in Germany. #2 is a LEES WarrentedLee Mfg. Co. Chicago, Both of these apear to have Ivory Scales. The last is a Made in the U.S.A. Case Temperite Trade Mark 20. Its scales are missing and I am making new ones from either Mesquite Burl or Osage Orange Burl. Any information on any of them would be appriciated.

The last is a collection of his pipes, some US, some war time euopean and german. Some I enjoy smoking with my home grown, no chemicals tobacco. Anyone having information on my razors, posible values and histories, pos. dates, I would greatly enjoy hearing from you.

Think I have tied up your time enough, look forward to visiting when I can, and if any would like to chat off forum, drop me a note at jimi at hdc-nm dito com or PM me.

Thanks for the edit info folks.

Thanks,
Jimi

Welcome to SRP, Jimi. I don't have any information on your razors, but you sure must be proud to have inherited those from your father. I hope they provide you with excellent shaves once they are restored and honed up. Best of luck to you!

Hi and welcome. Valuations aren't allowed but info can be done. From memory all should be good shavers and are well known brands. Try checking the razor database in the library or posting pics in the razor forum. Also use the search at the top and you might be surprised at how much you can find. Good luck. Ed

Welcome to SRP. I smoke pipes and shoot rifles/handguns myself. Targets tremble when they hear my name. The razors you mentioned are all top quality old USA companies, even if the blades were made in Solingen and imported with the USA brand on them. Good stuff IOW. Post photos and we can give you an idea if they are in good shape to hone up and use.

There is an edit function on the lower right of the text box. You might want to edit out your email address. Spam bots go round harvesting email addresses and you could end up with a inbox full. Either remove it or spell it out as in Jim "AT" so and so dot net.

Jimi,

Welcome to the forum!! Glad you joined, and I know you'll enjoy your time here.

First, we can't, and won't give any valuation on your razors. It's against forum rules. The value rests with what you place on your razor, or whatever (not in your case) paid for it. You can search out eBay under closed auctions and find what has been paid for equivalent razors.

For info on your razors, the search function at the top right of the page is invaluable for finding threads relating to your interest. Here's a search I did for LEES http://straightrazorpalace.com/forum.php. You'll find lots more on your other razors. Based on your descriptions, I'm sure they're all quality made razors and if in good condition will make fine shavers. If they need work, you can find very capable help to get them restored in our classifieds, "member services" Member Services - Straight Razor Place Classifieds.

Congrats on a fine family!! and, Thanks for your service!!

Best Regards,

Howard

ps: If I were you, I would edit your post and remove or disguise i.e. "dot" for "." and "at" for "@" in you email address so you don't get spammed into oblivion. Something like "spam bots" or something on forums, malware, that will grab an email address and make your in box a nightmare. Better yet, just delete the email address and ask members to contact you via (PM) "Private Messaging" here on the forum. Just click on a members user name and follow links to "Private Message" to contact them.

Edit: I took too long typing and Jimmy and eddy beat me to the edit email and valuation thing! Conformations Good though!!

Thanks folks for the edit info, last time I was on a forum Noa kept me busy cleaning up under the eliphants...
Jimi

please do post a picture of them you have some pretty good guys on here who will be happy to tell you about your razors , and welcome tc

Where would be the best place to post the pictures for the most views and information about them? Here? Probably not. I would like to learn and know the most I can about the history of these particular styles, the place in the place in the price quality range, (high end wealthy or mid/ low end practical common use). I also have a pocket knife straight razor Dad used many times in the field when we were out for a time at a location well off the beaten path. He was a deisel mechanic in the west Texas oil fields and I rode along as his helper since I was about 11 or 12. It may not actually be a pocket razor, but it dosent have any form of common pocket knife blade. It is made by "Mklein $ Son, Chicago Ill." with a 2" blade. Will include pictures of it as well when I do, probably this weekend if I am not tied up on flood repairs all weekend.

As an old knife maker I have been considering trying to make one. Are there any such artisans about on the group?
Jimi

Post razor pics in the razor forum and check out the workshop forum for razor making info

Have added a new post on the Razors forum and added pictures.