Thread: Torrey Team!

Did I overlook a Torrey club? I didn't see one as of yet. Well, if there is, please move this thread. If not.....let's show off another great brand born in the USA.

Here's my contribution. I've never seen another razor that had such an ingenious and very effective razor lock incorporated in the scales. It works so well you really do need to pinch the blade in that thumbnotch that's cut out of the scales by the toe and unclick the blade from the scales. When done, the blade rests back in the scales with a nice "click". I can't wait to hone it up. I think I'll leave the patina for now. Beautiful grind BTW:










Chris L

Here is one of my several Torrey razors. More to come.

I have three now, I'll try and get some pics up when I get back to town Friday. My first razor (yet to be cleaned up) is a Torrey that my great-great uncle used. it's only about a 5/8 but man its heavy!

Red

My Torrey, a 5/8 french point, heavy blade. The picture doesn't show the french point very well.

Nice Torrey, love the motif on the face, don’t see many of those.
Had one like that, excellent shaver, real beauty… but in a bout of madness, I sold her .

Here they are guys. I shaved with the pearl tang this morning, great shave. very satisfying. the 1406 was a Christmas gift from my father-in-law. not too enthused about it, seems too small for my hand. Last one was first razor I owned, still not restored.





This one is pretty hefty, thick at the spine, but probably only 5/8"


I'm guessing this as a 1/4 grind? almost wedge? very interested in seeing how it shaves. seems little hone wear considering I know my great-great uncle that owned it only shaved with straights.


Red

Originally Posted by ChrisL

Did I overlook a Torrey club? I didn't see one as of yet. Well, if there is, please move this thread. If not.....let's show off another great brand born in the USA.

Here's my contribution. I've never seen another razor that had such an ingenious and very effective razor lock incorporated in the scales. It works so well you really do need to pinch the blade in that thumbnotch that's cut out of the scales by the toe and unclick the blade from the scales. When done, the blade rests back in the scales with a nice "click". I can't wait to hone it up. I think I'll leave the patina for now. Beautiful grind BTW:










Chris L

THAT IS GORGEOUS.

Would you consider a trade or sale? Seriously...wow....

Originally Posted by JimR

THAT IS GORGEOUS.

Would you consider a trade or sale? Seriously...wow....

Sorry, Jim:

I really don't have that many razors that I would say will stay in my "permanent collection". This one will. The style, the grind, the design and the condition of it are so unique and so cool. I posted this quite some time ago, and have yet to hone it up.

Incidentally, in the last pic I tried to show an etch in that groove of the blade grind. In elaborate script you can barely make it out even in person, but it says "Old English".

Chris L

I have no doubts, Chris. That's a keeper indeed--enjoy it!

Here are my two Torreys:

Our 136--Shoulderless 5/8


No-name 5/8 kind of round point.

Originally Posted by ChrisL

Did I overlook a Torrey club? I didn't see one as of yet. Well, if there is, please move this thread. If not.....let's show off another great brand born in the USA.

Here's my contribution. I've never seen another razor that had such an ingenious and very effective razor lock incorporated in the scales. It works so well you really do need to pinch the blade in that thumbnotch that's cut out of the scales by the toe and unclick the blade from the scales. When done, the blade rests back in the scales with a nice "click". I can't wait to hone it up. I think I'll leave the patina for now. Beautiful grind BTW:










Chris L

You are showing that beautiful razor and it's the stone that caught my attention!