Thread: Newbie w/ his grandfathers' razors

Hi, I'm Eric.

I've been shaving w/ a DE razor and a brush & soap since December, and I love it. I'm also fascinated by the straights, so I intended to pick one up this summer.

My grandmother, on hearing that I was interested in traditional shaving, produced her grandfathers' razors from where they'd been kept. So, instant heirloom and grooming tools. (There is actually a bit of a communication issue, it might be her grandfather and her father's razors, but either way, I'm happy.)

So, I expect I'll be lurking around here bugging people about cleaning, honing, and etc as I get them up to speed.

I'm a computer geek, part time author and comic artist, husband and father of 3.

Welcome to SRP!
i have the pleasure of heirloom razors from both my father and grandfather. Ask all the questions you want but show us pics of your heirlooms. there are lots of restorer and vendors that will safely clean up and hone them for you. you do not have to do everything at once or all by yourself.

Wind, that's great. I'm jealous of the guys that have ancestor's razors.

Even though I do limited restoration for my own blades, If I had an heirloom, I'd likely send it to a pro for refurb and honing. That's not something you want to practice (and make mistakes) on. If the work needed on the razors poses a challenge, keep them oiled and pick up a beginner's blade from a member. A fine shaver can usually be had for about $30. You only have to give up eye candy/cosmetics.

The Vendor's corner has guys that do prof. restoration, or pm me for contacts.

Again, 'Grats on becoming an owner, and soon to be str8 user. Shaving will no longer be an annoying chore.

Originally Posted by pinklather

Wind, that's great. I'm jealous of the guys that have ancestor's razors.

+1 to Pinklathers comment. I too am jealous of those with heirloom razors.

As a side note Songwind, a post that boasts about heirloom razors that does not include a suitable amount of Razor Porn is highly frowned upon. As this is your first post we will forgive you this time. ;-)

Originally Posted by dyimages

+1 to Pinklathers comment. I too am jealous of those with heirloom razors.

As a side note Songwind, a post that boasts about heirloom razors that does not include a suitable amount of Razor Porn is highly frowned upon. As this is your first post we will forgive you this time. ;-)

Mea culpa, mea culpa. Actually, I'm just about to go take some pics, so I'll be posting shortly.

Okay, it's time to post some pics.

First, my maternal great-grandfather's razor:


Half Hollow?


Stamped "Leader"


Paternal Great-Grandfather's barber hone

Maternal great-great-grandfather's razor


Faux Frameback?


Scales marked with.. something?


Blade Stamped Opal

Those are truly gifts. I am not that fortunate to have inherited razors.

Definetly get then restored and honed profesionally, you will love it.

Inherited shave equipment is a true treasure. Especially when it is in the hands who respects the history and uses the equipment. You will also have an opportunity to educate a younger generation and pass it to them.

Originally Posted by dyimages

+1 to Pinklathers comment. I too am jealous of those with heirloom razors.

As a side note Songwind, a post that boasts about heirloom razors that does not include a suitable amount of Razor Porn is highly frowned upon. As this is your first post we will forgive you this time. ;-)

+2 on the lack of Razor Porn.