Thread: Hello From Wyoming

Hi all,

I found a new razor today. I also found a razor strap like I have never seen before. Your opinions please. thanks.

Strop is in a sorry condition and wouldn't bother with it. Razor has nice scales but decent hone wear and needs work on the heal to reveal the blade edge. Can easily be cleaned and made shave ready though.

As right as eddy is, I'd buy that strop just for how cool it looks. Looks like it rolls the leather up in the handle. I think it'd be a neat travel strop with fresh leather in it.

Originally Posted by KenWeir

As right as eddy is, I'd buy that strop just for how cool it looks. Looks like it rolls the leather up in the handle. I think it'd be a neat travel strop with fresh leather in it.

Thanks Eddie and Ken. I will think about the strop. Might be a good razor for me to learn honing and stroping on. There is another 1/2 inch razor there. How do you tell if they are good buys or not?


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Hang The Stropp Upside Down Ask The Clerk If She Knows What It Is Or Used For!!!!!!!!!!!!!Ty

Originally Posted by Addison

Hang The Stropp Upside Down Ask The Clerk If She Knows What It Is Or Used For!!!!!!!!!!!!!Ty

Too late, she and I already discussed it as I had to have her unlock the case the razor was in.


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Spine wear, uneven bevel and bevel width, warping, wear into stabalizer, rust and pitting etc

Lots of things to watch out for, I'm still nowhere near an expert on judging old razors. My rule that works well for me is never pay more for an old razor than you're willing to lose if it turns out to be junk.