Thread: Antique Store Find, I need help identifying my first Straight Razor :)

Originally Posted by DualNature

I dont know what HHT is, but it looks as if it has never ever been sharpedned.. but then again, im as green with this as it gets.
I can tell you though, that it wont cut the hair on my arm WTG, XTG,or ATG
Im going to take Bill3152 up on his offer i think.
I really wanna try this
It will also give me a few days more to grow out my joke of a beard..

HHT=Hangin Hair Test.

You've answered the question for us though. Get it honed and read up all the while. Hit up the beginner's forum and read the stickies and also go to the Library link and read the wikis and you'll be well on your way to RAD and more.

Most, if not all, the questions you're going to ask like "What do I need to get started and where do I get it?" are answered there. If you haven't found the answer, post in the Beginner's forum. The people here are second to none. Ask anything-- patience, knowledge and wisdom surely abound on SRP!

Thank you for taking some time to try and find it, its much appreciated
It came with a box that says the same thing as the tang, and the top is stamped with 4.50, im going to guess thats what it cost back then

I have an old SS St Louis razor from Bossiff Bros. Seems wierd that any hardware in Olean would peddle German razors, given that Olean was the capitol of American razor production.
Still, I would say the OP's razor looks German!

It does a bit, doesnt it Tom - I have that crest of a crown in the middle of two banners on several Solingen razors, but I suppose it could be just a coincidence or to confuse...

Regards,
Neil

Well, being most likely german is good news.
Do you guys think what i paid for it is fair? $30

I'll be sending it off to get honed tomorrow, with any luck i'll have it back in a weeks time.
I wont shave between now and then, when i'll finally be able to try my first ever SR shave
wish me luck

I don't know if it's "fair" or not, but I would of paid that much for it. Looks to be in great shape. Not a fan of the faux bamboo scales, but that's just a preference thing.

I've got one with that same etching! It's a Geneva Cutlery Co...



I'm guessing the "etch" was used on a lot of different razors, kind of like the Improved American Eagle one.

And There You Have it, Folks! Made by German immigrants, no doubt!

I love that etching
Im quite happy that the best condition of all the razors also had the best etching.
Im not a fan of the faux bamboo scales either, so tomorrow my little brother is getting me some purpleheart from school.
Then i will make my own grips, already have them drawn up.

And There You Have It! (again!) Think twice before you separate the blade from the scales.
They were made for each other. JMO