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I would like to know what you would do with a expensive "vintage" razor that you put some serious cash into. I know some people are collectors and would display them but as for me I would have to use it for it's intended purpose. I wont wear it out and it should last a lifetime or longer, I cant see myself putting it under glass just to admire. I would get much more satisfaction using it. If it was the last of it's kind that would be a different story.
Well I would think most of the members of the SRP are users first and collectors second, so personally I would use it I don't have any razors on display, but strangely enough my Wife finds my razors very interesting and she's always telling me you should have them on display, but I've always declined her offer.
Jamie.
I'm definitely in the "use it" boat.
I display a few of my razors in a glass cabinet.
All of the razors in that cabinet is part of my rotation though.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by HNSB
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 :dropjaw:
Yes, Here you go.Quote:
Originally Posted by Laurens
I dont display, i use them and look in the mirror to them.
I don't display anything in my home; I like vintage stuff but look to find vintage stuff I can use. I'd use the razor, it'll last for another lifetime with care...
My wife recently bought me a display cabinet for my knives, it has a foam background which holds everything so you can hang it vertically... Birnado has a good idea.
I'd use the heck of that razor, if you care fro it properly it should look like the day you received it even after years of use.
Yes, use it, and use it well, whether you display it or not.
I use all my razors or at least try to at a regular basis.
Display them? Sure, just look around here, projects going on everywhere, razors, stones, guns, copper pots, pipes, jewellery, bikes... it's all on displey!
You see that a lot in the world of wine as well. You have wine drinkers and wine collectors. The collectors never drink. They hunt down the rarest and most prized wines and simply hold them hostage. The drinkers may have a collection but its a working collection in that none of it is there simply for show. Whatever makes you happy. But me, I'm a drinker. I say shave with it.
I've got some I've never used but 98% get used. I don't want to be a custodian for stuff until I croak and someone else gets it to use.
I do both. IMO straights are tools, tools are meant to be used, but that doesn't mean they can't be appreciated for their looks as well.
Takes all kinds. Ferdinand Porsche built his cars to be driven (hard); I drive my '87 Carrera rain or shine. My pipes are smoked. My razors values to me are in their utility, not their collectability.
Nevertheless I will drool at the "Porsche By Design" exhibit coming to the Raleigh Art Museaum this Fall; I love looking at exotic and pristine briars at pipe shows and I greatly admire the vintage refurbs and originals seen in SRP member collections. But none of these are in my house. :D
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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 ;)
If you are a user and not so much a collector and you invested in an expensive vintage razor you would probably do it for the satisfaction and pleasure you receive each time you use it believing you have something with qualities most razors don't have. Resale value might be a factor too.
Madre mia! Suh-weeeeet.Quote:
Originally Posted by UKRob
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.
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Smoking pipe stands make excellent holders, with the humidor usable for anything shaving-related. If you are displaying straight razors, just make sure the opening is wide enough.
You're killing me, Jimmy. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
No reason you can't do both, but I just use mine and keep them stored away in a drawer. I don't have the space right now to display them, but probably will once my wife and I find a house. ;)
I use and many would say I have collected straights. Some of the problems with having lots of razors is you honestly will find, after trying several hundred about 50 or so that you really enjoy using, at least that is my experience.
then you are stuck with needing to display some of the more rare and interesting ones and letting others go, because SWMBO will not let you display them EVERYWHERE.
my current goal is to get my herd down to around 100 including three 7 day sets in ivory.
sorry if that troubles people.
jim
It does me. Darn jealousy!Quote:
Originally Posted by syslight
Well, its kind of hard to argue with that.Quote:
Originally Posted by UKRob
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
In the past couple yrs I have sold off maybe 150 razors.Majority were NOS.
Today I have 3 sheffies and 10 palmeras,all get used.I will never buy another Razor.
Paintings and sculpture are created to be displayed and admired along with other art. A classic car such as a Mach 1, Corvette, Jag (insert model here) are meant to be driven although they will need parts replacement and more upkeep and will eventually depreciate. A razor is durable, practical, with great eye appeal. Who can argue with this logic, i'm off to my next purchasing adventure.Quote:
Originally Posted by OCDshaver
