Thread: New member - introducing myself

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