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    Default Its happened...I have become addicted, Here's razor find #2

    Against my better judgement, and your warnings.. I have fallen victim to the addiction known as Razor obsession Syndrome.

    This is the one i saw at the antique store the other day when trying to find my first.
    Well, long story short, knowing it was there was too much for me to handle. So i went back today :P

    I dont know what it is, all i know is its german.
    Id love to provide pics of the engraving on the tang, but my phone is to low of a resolution. So i'll type it out myself.

    Without further adieu, here she is





    On the engraved side of the blade, the tang says
    "IMPERIAL RAZOR"
    "WARRANTED"
    "REGISTERED 20507"
    "GERMANY"

    on the flip side, it says
    "GERMANIA"
    "CUTL. WORKS"
    "GERMANY"

    Its got next to no hone wear, although it seems the point was rounded just a bit.
    The oxidization on the blade is only surface deep, untill the spine when it gets kinda thick. Not to bad to save
    I figured it would make a perfect candidate for restoration.
    Plus, seeing as it was $10 and has no chips, or cracks in either the blade or the scale, i thought id take a chance.
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    Good luck with it,with that frown and the the gerdue on the edge the camels feet may get deeper in the sand
    Have fun, for 10 bux you cannot go wrong.
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    Keep in mind my camera is very crappy...
    the appearance of a frown comes from fisheye that my phone gives
    Although, the point side is a little to honed, but everything else is fine. Its only the last 1/4 inch or so
    It should still be fun
    I had figured the little bit if rusting on the edge would hurt it a bit.. make it need a little more honing than normal.

    But yes, solid observations, im going to guess its a well loved blade.. But i see potential.
    With where most of the rust is, i think it should take a hone fine and make a good shaver.
    $10, cant go wrong

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    The rust on the edge is a concern. Once you start working on it you'll see if it's just surface or deep. From the pics it doesn't look like the surface kind but it's hard to tell. It's a good practice piece though.
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    yeah, looks like you might be right
    im getting 95% to come off, but there is some down in there.
    Not much, but enough that the blade looks "stained" where it was.
    It doesnt feel pitted, glassy smooth in fact.. but stained for sure, so its not just surface.
    It'll still make a sweet piece for the starting of a collection

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    It may surprise you, but we too are on the 12 step program... 12 steps to the next razor, strop, hone, brush, soap....
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    The owner of Imperial Razor Co. was Adolph Kastor(Köster).
    The razor was made at the Germania Cutlery Works, Solingen, the owner was Adolph's brother - Nathan.
    Alex Ts.

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    Welcome to the addiction club. Now drink your cup of Kool-aid
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    Don't forget to dull the edge a bit before you start any vigorous sanding on that blade.
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    OOOPS! Pass the styptic please.

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    This one was gifted to me by Luis at the last meet.


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