Thread: Hello from New straight razor fan

Been reading stuff rom the site and learning a lot of tips and tricks. I currently use a Wade and Butcher that I rescaled, cleaned and honed. The blade is a presidential commemorative, with "Old Rough and Ready" and a portrait of Zachary Taylor on it. I ralize the scales are a little bulky and the pins are large, but I was excited to finsih it so I could shave with it. I used padauk for this one and have rescaled a Shapleigh Diamond edge with purpleheart that looks more traditional with thinner scales and smaller pins. Sorry for the crappy pics. I will try to add some of the other razor as well.
This razor makes shaving a treat and I find myself shaving more often because I like using it!

Welcome to the forums!! Nice job on the razor. I heard that Wade and Butcher are very nice razors. I have yet to own one. I am sure that you will like it here.

Welcome to SRP!

Welcome aboard! I see you've read enough to know that we love (practically demand) pictures. Great looking razor ya got there.

Redoing these razors has given me an excuse to go back out in the garage and use some tools and learn new skills. I had never peened rivets before and now I will rescale some fixed blade knives that have been laying around.
I spent yesterday making a new handle for a leather strop I picked up in an antique store for $3 and planing down somw mahogany, white oak, and maple into blanks in order to rescale the razors I don't yet own....I sense a new habit coming on....

Welcome to SRP,

Watch the following Forum for Razor Meets in your area and check for prior razor meets......

Get Togethers and Meetings

BTW, click on "Settings" above then "Edit Profile" and enter in your "Location" then you can be notified of future Razor Meets in your area.

Be sure to Strop for 30-50 round trip laps just before each and every shave. Your face will say thank you!


Hope this helps,