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Hi,
I have just joined this website because in researching my family history I found out that my great uncle sold straight-edged razors from his shop at 23 Washington Street in Manhattan from the late 1890s to the early 1900s. They were made in Germany and sold under the name Faris & Sargus. I have letterhead with that name on it from 1910. Now I am looking to purchase one for family and sentimental reasons, not for resale. I have listed an ad in the Wanted section.
Many thanks.
JSC
Hi, JSC. Welcome to Straight Razor Place!
What kind of shop did your great uncle operate?
It was a dry goods shop. Sold both men and women's items. The address no longer exists in New York as I understand it.
Well, welcome!
It is rare that we have someone that has a personal link to a merchant that sold Straight Razors and has some memorabilia. I hope you learn a lot, or successful in your quest and try the shaving method, just for old times sake! If you do, you may get hooked!
Thank you, Harold. I appreciate hearing back from you. I am determined to find one of these razors to own. It might take a few years and a few thousand searches on eBay, but I will persevere!
JSC (Just call me Jane)
Welcome aboard and best of luck on your search.
Hi Jane and welcome. Good luck with your search. Hopefully you find one sooner rather than later. Local antique stores to the area of the business might be a good place to start as it was likely locals buying from him.
Hi Jane & welcome aboard. It is very interesting your grandfather sold straight razors from his store...................very cool indeed!!! I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for a Faris & Sargus. I love all straight razors pretty much except for ones made in Pakistan & the ones on the "Razors Not To Buy" list. Many came from Germany where the steel used was very good but there are many others as well. I looked in my references & couldn't find that name. I grew up in Houston, Texas & I never knew of any made here yet I do have one straight razor that is stamped H.Wolfer, Houston, TX. & never seen another one since so I hope you do find one with that name on it. I'll research it some more. Ever think of using a straight razor?
Any questions just ask.
Good luck my friend.
Welcome to the forum Jane! I hope your searching pays off. The very best of luck!
Welcome,
I too have a love of family and history. I'm pretty much a Mastodon with computers and online, I get by but I struggle.
Perhaps this will be of some help;
Faris & Sargus straight razor celluloid alligator Germany (08/27/2013)
Good luck with your search. You are not the only one who values your past.
Roy
Hi, Roy!
Thanks for broadening the search! I didn't think to look outside the US. I just emailed someone on this listserv who posted something about a Faris & Sargus razor in 2010. Hopefully they are still active!
Cheers,
Jane
I found a Faris & Sargus recently at a flea market. It has an engraved blade. The engraving is an alligator chasing a man and it say "the race" right above the alligator and man. Attachment 235351Attachment 235352 I can't seem to find any information about it. I have not seen any like it
Hi! Thanks for posting this. There have been a few of these blades for sale over the years, but none since I have tried to find one. The only thing I know for sure about them is that even though they may say "made In Germany" they were often made down the street :/. What do think of the condition? Is this one for sale?
Well I'm just 16 and I am really into antiques. I wanted to learn to use a straight razor and I found quite a few at the flea market so I bought this one as it was most unique. The metal is pretty tarnished but makes the blade almost pretty if you ask me. There is no rust on the blade itself but there is a little bit farther up. As I don't know much about antique razors since this is my first one it may or may not be for sale. Right now I'm mainly looking for infromation about the blade itself. I love unique things and have quite a collection of other stuff. This is my only razor though and seems to be quite rare. Although if you have more appreciation for it and give me a good price I could sell it
I have a personal interest in this razor not razors in general. My great uncle sold it in his shop, so can you tell me how much you would like for it? When I look on eBay, prices for old razors seem to run all other the place. So, $40?
I should clarify that I only looked at sold listings on eBay. Anyway, are you willing to sell it? If so, what would like to get for it? Because of the personal connection, I would to pay a good price. Thanks for considering!
Would be great to see mejane get this razor since she has a personal connection to it.
nowabo3, the best way to learn to shave with a straight is to pick up one here from the classifieds which is truly shave ready.
There are quite often razors for sale around the $40 to $50 price range that would be perfect for you to learn, and all the help here you could ever need.
Grazor, I'm gonna be honest the main reason I'm considering selling it is that mejane has a personal connection to it. I just really like it haha. I believe that at some point mejane will own it.
mejane, could i have a day or two to think about it. I really like the blade but i think I can probably sell it to you and i definitely want you to have it for your grandpa.
Thanks so much for considering it. No particular hurry. Just let me know whenever.
Best regards.
I can send more pictures if you would like. I believe it is late 1890's but I don't know much about straight razors
Have a good look on this site, you will find several hundred that you will like better...Quote:
Originally Posted by nowabo3
A big caution. Anymore talk of selling NOT conducted via PMs and I will delete the entire thread. Read the rules, this is not a BST forum.
My sincere apologies. It has been a while since I have been on the forum and I forgot about that. I sent a private message to the person although I don't know that he knows to look for it since he is also new to the forum.
Please see your Notifications box for further correspondence from me as threads about selling are prohibited in this fashion. Thanks!
