Thread: The Stub-Tailed Shavers

Originally Posted by ScienceGuy

Nice razor. Those scales are most likely not original, but they're in the right proportions for the period.

Would we expect horn (or bone) scales for most Sheffield razors of the period?

Originally Posted by benhunt

Would we expect horn (or bone) scales for most Sheffield razors of the period?

Horn was very common, bone somewhat. Ivory and tortoise, and mother of pearl were fancier materials. Wood was used, but very rarely.

Pair of "Austin" 5/8" ivory scales wit pewter caps c.1810-20

Originally Posted by benhunt

J. Bingham "Criterion" razor with stub-tail. W.R. crown stamp presumably nicely dates it to between 1830-7. Feels great in the hand, and beautiful profile. No idea if scales are original, but they're nice wood. Think I have to reset it though as it's shaving somewhat unevenly.

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Beautiful razor.

I got this razor with the widest stub tail I've ever seen! I couldn't find any info on the maker and I hoped maybe someone here could help with this...It says "JORIS" but i'm not sure if it's the full name or maybe some letters are missing.
The scales are made from a very light wood and I think these are the original scales, judging by the washers.

Another interesting one for sure that a big stubtail. Joris is Dutch all the help I can give you.

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A 1820 stub-tailed Pradier

Darn, Tharis, where in all get out do you find all these gorgeous razors?

I'm mostly creeping around the dark corners of the net ^^

Originally Posted by Thaeris

I'm mostly creeping around the dark corners of the net ^^

I think you have a pretty good flashlight!

Bob