Hello,
I just came back from a two week vacation during which I was given my Great, Great Grandpa's Straight Razor. I don't expect it to be a high-end razor because most of my descendants were relatively poor farmers, but I'm still very, very happy to have received it.
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It says "Novelty Cutlery Co, Canton, Ohio" on one side and "Trademark Novco" on the other side. The scales seem to be faux ivory and one is a little longer than the other. Still, it's a piece of history.
I also picked this guy up for $5.00 at an Antique Store to learn on so I don't screw up the real thing.
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It's got some nicks in the blade, and looks like it's missing some from the end, but it's in decent shape. Sorry for the poor pictures but I can't find the cord for my good camera.
Anyways, I found you guys on the way to the airport and I've done a fair amount of reading in the Wiki and other sections. I even know I should've started out with a "shave ready" razor instead of buying a fixer-upper first. ;)
Haven't found much information on either of them yet, but I've got time. That's about it for now--thanks for all the neat information. I'm thinking about looking at the classifieds next, but my wallet is still reeling from the last batch of SAR equipment I bought...
-Duzzy