Zak's Big Sale

The time has come for me to start making razors. There are still a few obstacles and problems I need to sort out to get there, and I can either sort those out with time and effort or I can spend money to fix them.

I'm lazy.

So, I'm listing these 8 razors at bargain prices. My preference is to move these as quickly as possible, so I haven't made sure any of them are shave ready.

If you need it shave ready, I will happily hone it for an extra $10.

Each razor will be a separate reply in this thread with a number, just PM me with the one you're interested in.

Free shipping in CONUS, PM me for a quote for shipping outside the US.

SOLD!

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(Please note, my light table ruler is in centimeters)

Razor #1

Joseph Rodgers & Sons, 1870's. Not quite 6/8. Faint 'Fine India Steel' blade stamp. With original (tatty) box. Original scales, sealed & stabilized.

Very wedgy and solid, with an elegantly jimped and decorated little tang.

$--sold--

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(Please note, my light table ruler is in centimeters)

Razor #2

Henckels #80, 20th century full hollow Solingen razor. A bit over 5/8. All original with box.

$50

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(Please note, my light table ruler is in centimeters)

Razor #3

20th Century half-hollow A.W. Wadsworth 'BOSS' razor. With a misspelled 'TRADFMARK' stamp. These aren't stamps, so that doesn't make it more valuable. It also doesn't make it not shave. Decorative aluminum scales.

$40 (think of it as $35 plus $5 for postage).

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(Please note, my light table ruler is in centimeters)

Razor #4

20th Century Bismarck razor, slightly bellied full hollow. 6/8 with a lot of point-forward spine wear and a very faded blade etch. Would make a great travel razor, since it's not so pretty you'd miss if terribly if it got lost but still provides a great shave.

$50

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(Please note, my light table ruler is in centimeters)

Razor #5

Needham Brothers REPEAT, Sheffield. Late 1800's. Full hollow, bit over 6/8. Ivory scales with hairline but stable cracks. Originally part of a 7-day set (marked Thursday on the top of the spine. Very crisp & clean blade etch 'The True Sheffield Ring'. Pile side has some pitting.

$80

SOLD!

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(Please note, my light table ruler is in centimeters)

Razor #6

1880's Sheffield, Joseph Rodgers. Half-hollow 6/8 edging into 7/8. Near-perfect ivory scales (there's a tiny chip near the point on the facing scale). Very clean. Top jimps.

$--sold--

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Razor #7

One of these.

W&B 'Celebrated Hollow Ground For Barber's Use'. Not quite full 8/8. Heavy, from a thick spine. Small chip or forging defect at the heel of the blade. Original scales.

I had intended to fix this up and grind a smooth lead-in to the cutting edge, plus refresh all the etchings. Instead I'm selling it. Since it's missing one washer on the pile side, I'll include a pair of Austin's replica washers, or if you opt to have it honed for $10, I can replace both washers.

$150

SOLD!

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(Please note, my light table ruler is in centimeters)

Razor #8

Wade & Butcher, 1860's frameback. Near 8/8, scales are original and 'FBU' style. Very clean.

$--sold--

Hey Zak! my first post in a long time... good luck with the sales and with the custom razors! look forward to seeing them!

Yes definitely looking forward to seeing your custom work!
Wish I had some money to spend, good luck on the sales!
That frameback and the Rodgers in ivory... Mmmm nice!

Three down, five to go!

That Rodgers in Ivory is beautiful, alas im too slow :(

#'s 2, 3, 4, and 5 are SOLD!

(It's too late to edit the earlier posts or I would've changed each of them)

I'm going to withdraw #8, the Wade & Butcher FBU and do the small work to fix it up (even out the heel, replace the pivot washer) and then hone it and re-list.

So, this sale is now completed. Thank you everyone!