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I finally got around to putting this on the stones, and WOW! What a great razor... as good or better than my C-Mon Blackie (also from Ellicotville, NY). Now enjoy some razor porn :rock:
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Edit: I meant the title to read "New contender..."
Yes, Burrell is a good brand and I found the couple I have honed and shaved to be in the top ranks...for my face!
~Richard
I absolutely love my top flight.!.!
It took me a while to locate one in good shape, and then when I got it, restored it to almost new. After honing, which went incredibly easy, it shaved fantastic!! One of the best shavers in my collection.
Glad you got yours up and running!! It's a good razor.
I even got an original Army issue box to go with mine, from another fine member here on this site!!!
Good luck!
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Man, that Army box is cool. It also brings the Clauss USMC to mind. I've been trying to find one for my Scout/Sniper cousin but they go for outlandish amounts on eBay.
I think I'm going to ask a mod to delete this thread, no one must know of the incredible quality of Top Flight razors. Wonderful steel, the edge can be honed wicked.
Too late. I just found one on the bay and took a chance on it and made the seller an offer. The pictures were not great but from my vantage it looks like it will clean up nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by stimpy52
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
Top Flight razors by Burrell Cutlery Co. are really good.
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Right on manah! We have purple tipped scales in common! Wonderful suprise! I love learning of the more obscure shavers who still kick major A$*!!!
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!
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!Quote:
Originally Posted by wyobarbershop
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.
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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!
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Beat me to it bro!
Hey Wishbone, welcome to SRP. I am originally from Salamanca, I try to collect local stuff too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wishbone89
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Funny thing. I just let one of those fly. Had it in my sights but let him go. Oh well I spent more than I should this week anyway :<0|
