Thread: Greetings fellow humans

Hi guys,

I've been interested in learning the ways of straight razoring for awhile but haven't had a chance to jump in yet. My opportunity presented itself yesterday when I found out my mother in law has 2 straight razors in her possession. She has graciously allowed me to take one to learn how to use. Since I am totally new to this I would like to ask for opinions on which razor would be the ideal one to learn on. Both are beautiful, which is why I am hesitant to use either as my first razor. I would also like to get more info on these blades as my mother in law is interested to know as much about them as well.

Without further adieu, here they are:

1) JR Torrey Company "Our 136"

This belonged to my mother in laws' father. JR Torrey seem pretty common and america made and I'm guessing this would be from around 1950ish?




2) Jakob Lutters Sohne

This one has me stumped, and I cannot find any info about this. It belonged to my mother in laws' grandfather and so I would place the date to mid-late 1800's before he emigrated to Canada from Germany. It has Solingen on the blade so I know it's made in Germany. The handle is carved into a horse hoof and there is a picture of what appears to be a chicken riding a cat on it. The box it was found in has King Cutter "Boker & CO" written on it but I am not sure if this is the original box for it.




Thanks for the help!

Welcome!
The razoers you show are of good quality and nice condition.
<<<<Do Not Let the Horses Hoof Scales out of your sight!!!>>>> I have never seen that particular design before!
We may not give valuation here.
Go to the Library and there is a tremendous amount of information there for beginner or old timer!
Again, welcome aboard!
~Richard

Welcome from SE Washington State USA,

As my friend Geezer has said, those are some rare scales, take very good care of them.

If you could possible expand your profile as to your city, state country etc it will allow to see if there is some local help. You'd be surprised at how many guys found that there was experienced help just down the road or only a few miles away.

This age old art has a huge learning curve but once semi mastered is very rewarding.

It's a long strange road but well worth the journey!

Let me know if there is anything I can be of help with.

Now That Is Pure Awesomeness!!!!!!!!!! I Would Tell Her You Could Really Use Both Of Them One For Each Cheek ,, Nice Score There Buddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Ty

Thanks Geezer. I was going to tell those scalescwere junk and trade him some plane old bone scales.

All kidding aside that is two nice razors. Really love those scales. Have had a few Torrie's they shave great. Congratulations and enjoy.

I,m Missen The Chicken Riding A Cat,,,,Ty

Originally Posted by Addison

I,m Missen The Chicken Riding A Cat,,,,Ty

It is right there

Welcome to SRP there's a lot of great folks and info here
Enjoy and have fun

Besides about where you live I would like details. Street, address numbers, times your home and most likely when your not. Any vacation plans ? Phone number so I can call ahead and make sure your gone..... I mean home !

Don't use the 1 with hoof scales. At least not till you come back from vacation :<0)



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Originally Posted by 10Pups

Besides about where you live I would like details. Street, address numbers, times your home and most likely when your not. Any vacation plans ? Phone number so I can call ahead and make sure your gone..... I mean home !

Don't use the 1 with hoof scales. At least not till you come back from vacation :<0)

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