Thread: Now contender for top shaver...Burrell Top Flight

I had one. Super-thin and shaved the dickens. I still have 2 in my to-do pile. One is a wedge! Burrell was the last of the Case family razor makers. He married one of the Case daughters. Interestingly, Burrell shared an address with Carl Monkhouse in Ellicotteville. Who Knows?

I'll bet that some road tripping throughout Northern PA and upstate NY would be fruitful! You know, hitting up yard-sales, consignment shops, and flea markets! I gotta get my A** in gear!

Yeah. Down here nobudy has a straight razor much. You can comb flea markets and antique stores and come up with overpriced junk. Folks down here have a throw-away mentality. Up there, they hang on to stuff. Attics are much older!

Your right Tom. The PA Dutch mentality is borderline hoarder! Long history of hard work up here. There's lots of good stuff in barns, basements, and old businesses. Good luck prying them out of the owners grandkids neighbors dead hands though! Lol!

Originally Posted by wyobarbershop

A barber shop customer was so kind to give me this razor today. After reading this thread, I can't wait to hone it up! The blade has little to no hone wear and a few minor blemishes (away from the edge). Attachment 159582

After honing AND shaving with the Top Flight, I consider it one of my best American blades. Smooooth operator! Questionable scales at best but I hate to tear apart anything ORIG!

Man of action, we love you!

Looks like another one to put on my watch list. Thank you for sharing.

Based on all Posts on SRP about this razor, I recently purchased a Burrell Top Flight. I am also originally from the Ellicottville, NY area so I also bought it for sentimental reasons. Shaves Great! I normally prefer a heavier straight blade, but the Burrell has great control and feel. I am beginning to collect and this was a great addition.

Awesome! I think you'd like W.R. Case and Genco razors as well. They're a pleasure to hone and use. Also check out the thread here about CMon Ellicottville relations. Interesting read.

Here is the thread Josh refers to. Check the last post! http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...onnection.html

Top Flight! Great steel!