Thread: Jolly Rodgers

I like it very much. I guess this is one of the smaller Rodgers razors, but I like it. It is very light and easy to handle. I actually got off the classifieds here. Good price as well. It is supposed to have belonged to a barber in Texas who used to shave Jimmy Hoffa. Whether or not this is true or just a story is not so important.. It's still a nice anecdote

I may never hone this up as I like it as is, I think ole George died in the late 1820's and was a brother to Joepseh and Maurice. The tang has 16 Norfolk Street and a WR warrent

Hi all,

Had to add my recently acquired pre 1900 Joseph Rodgers 'dreadnought', a beautiful big razor in fantastic condition, it only needs a little polishing and a hone (it only has >1mm hone wear!)

Has one issue when closed however, the toe of the blade sticks out beyond the scales, even though they appear to be the original horn. Any ideas on a fix for that??

Cheers!

Maby try a third pin in it to hold the tang up and keep the toe from showing through. Its a nice razor though, cograts.

Originally Posted by prosneek

Maby try a third pin in it to hold the tang up and keep the toe from showing through. Its a nice razor though, cograts.

Thanks, didn't even think of that. Could be my best option

Rodgers razor with unknown symbols.=(

Here's my J.R. from above after a general tidy up.

Haven't sorted the protruding toe yet so still not honed up sadly.

Enjoy!

Here is my entry, a 7/8 Rodgers wedge that says 'Military Razor' on the blade. I don't know if the blade marking is original or not - I have not seen a similar one. Hopefully will get round to restoring her. Ivory scales on her are perfect.

Originally Posted by EisenFaust

Here's my J.R. from above after a general tidy up.

Haven't sorted the protruding toe yet so still not honed up sadly.

Enjoy!

I think I've figured out why the toe of this razor sticks out of the scales so much - It was likely reground from a wedge long ago by someone very experienced! - Shame he didnt sort the scales at the time... oh well more new ones to make!

My most recent ivory find, both in near mint condition; and I can't even bring myself to shave with them.....yet!