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

Originally Posted by DualNature

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.

I don't think replacing scales after getting it honed is a good idea.

Is it bad for a razor to separate the blade from the scales?
I guess what i should be asking.. is it reversible? and does it have any negative effects.

Looks like a nice razor, fair price i say, i would accept the free hone and learn to shave with it, and then a bit later maybe consider a new set of scales. By then you may change your mind and like the ones on it. If you are like any of us on here, you will end up with alot more than one razor anyway.

And shes off!!! to bill3152 to be honed
It'll arrive there on friday
Here's a picture of her, how i packaged her to be dang near bomb proof



Used one of those bubble wrap lined envelopes. But i was concerned if something where to happen, like something heavy falling on it. I didnt want it to break my razor. so i took the shell of an old M4 style magazine and stuffed it in there. Then packed cloth next to it so it wont wiggle round. It should be near indestructible now, and its put my mind at ease.. thats what matters.
I want to have this razor around long enough to pass onto my son, and then him to my grandson and so on and so forth

Do you wear a belt and braces too .

I have no idea what you mean, care to specify?

Originally Posted by DualNature

I have no idea what you mean, care to specify?

Sorry, braces would be suspenders in America, it was just a joke about being extra cautious, ie wearing a belt and braces to stop your trousers falling down. No offence was intended, it's better to be safe, though saying.that I was in the post office sending a razor off as I read your post, Mon was in a hard leather pouch with bubbles wrap around it. I thought that'd be good enough, but now you've got me worried .

One thing you have to factor in when buying a razor is the price of honing if you don't hone yourself. If you can't afford to have it honed then best not purchase it!

Best way to ship a razor IMO is foam pipe insulation.

Im not offended edhewitt, i just had no idea what braces where.

Packing with pipe insulation would have been a good idea if i had some, i barely made it to the post office in time. So i wouldnt have been able to pick any up.
Im just a little paranoid and protective of my stuff. Not to mention my stepdad use to work at the post office, so i know how stuff tends to be handled.