Thread: Picked up a straight razor, slowly getting ready to start shaving with it

I recently changed from disposables to double edge razors, and have decided to try straight razors before too long. I found a nice Otto Fromm Eagle at a junk store that I got professionally honed, but the scales broke. The guy told me it would be good enough to try and make sure I liked using a straight before I needed to replace the scales. Next up is a strop and a hone. Then I'll be ready to try it out.

Great site, looking forward to learning more from you all.

Welcome, Tex. we have a pretty good group in H-town! Scale got broke? Give a pic!

Hi and welcome. Where did the scales break. Can you still use the razor. Might be a idea to get a second razor before a hone by the sound of it. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask

Welcome to the forum mate. Let us know how you're progressing and people here will be all too ready to offer advice and assistance.


Mick

Hope this pic comes through. Nice looking razor, thought I was lucky and found a good blade and nice scales.

Does anyone make custom scales with USMC logos or designs? I googled some and found out about the Clauss USMC razors, but not custom scales.

Now that I know about the Clauss USMC razors I am looking for one! Can't wait to get one!

Originally Posted by Kecklc

Now that I know about the Clauss USMC razors I am looking for one! Can't wait to get one!

You are not alone there. Welcome aboard.

SF

The usmc razors do come up but not too often and there are always more than a few people chasing them so they tend to go for a bit. Check out the classifieds for someone who might make scales. Good luck

Well, found an antique mall with at least a dozen straights, and quite a few DE's and SE's. Most were overpriced, especially the straights, but I got a nice Sheffield by George Butcher, one of the Shakespeare blades. It doesn't look too bad, and the scales are great on it. I've got some lapping film and a strop on the way, so in a week or so. Picked up a couple of DE's as well. Found a nice gold Aristocrat in the box, it's a 1946-47 model in great shape, and a decent Blue Tip from 1957. Fun day, wish I could have spent more time and money.


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