Thread: Expensive vintage razors

I do it like Birnando.

I have a few that I display, but I also use them.
There's no reason you can't do both.

Originally Posted by HNSB

I do it like Birnando.

I have a few that I display, but I also use them.
There's no reason you can't do both.

Doing both seems ideal.

That sounds interesting, do you have pictures of your display cabinets? I would like to get some ideas for displaying and storing razors, as well as drool on your collections

Originally Posted by Laurens

That sounds interesting, do you have pictures of your display cabinets? I would like to get some ideas for displaying and storing razors, as well as drool on your collections

Yes, Here you go.

That was just after I put it up - there's a few more razors plus my brush collection in there now. It hangs just outside my shower room so as to keep moisture away but keep everything handy for use.

That's pretty and elegant, Rob! Very covetable razors you have there. Just missing one stand

Originally Posted by UKRob

That was just after I put it up - there's a few more razors plus my brush collection in there now. It hangs just outside my shower room so as to keep moisture away but keep everything handy for use.

Madre mia! Suh-weeeeet.

When someone asks if I "collect" straight razors, I usually reply, "no, I use straight razors." (I try to say it without sounding like a pompous ass). I'm of the belief that if you have them, use them.

Originally Posted by UKRob

That was just after I put it up - there's a few more razors plus my brush collection in there now. It hangs just outside my shower room so as to keep moisture away but keep everything handy for use.

Well, its kind of hard to argue with that.

OK, maybe that came off harsh. I purchased lots of razors form NOS vintage razors, 'bay specials, new factory razors, handmade razors and true custom made razors. over the years my preferences in razor grinds and widths have covered nearly everything from 4/8 wedges to 12/8 hollow ground razors, with points from French and Spanish to round points.

for the last 2 years have settled down to really liking 6/8 singing blades with a spike point, with the occasional special razors (lancet edge, dubl ducks and customs) for variety. that alone really pushed a lot of my razors into the collection category... thinning the herd allows others to have a chance to enjoy some marvelous razors that are no longer readily available.

jim