Thread: How many straight. Razors do you have

Originally Posted by Birnando

Enough to keep the stubble away..

Haha clearly I need more straight razors!

Originally Posted by AirColorado

A few years ago and after passing the 400 mark I simply stopped counting. I have 7 in what I might call my core rotation in a nice TI box next to my sink and probably another 15 or so in a "standby rotation" that live in a drawer under the sink.

Then there's the pile that have been cleaned and/or restored and are awaiting honing (conditions are anywhere from needing a bevel set to just a final edge polish).

Behind that are the ones that are restored and shave ready but not part of my current infatuation - and while any of them could get sold on a whim, they normally sit and wait until my fancy turns to them again, even if that takes 6 years.

Then there are the blades that need some minor restoration or cleaning and come to my attention and then go into the core rotation in a matter of hours.

Then there are the ones that need serious time and effort to resurrect and that pile gets picked over about once a month when I feel like taking on a fresh project.

And somewhere in the mix are those that have scales or a blade that I may use on some other project or that I'm hoarding until I get 6 or 7 of them to make a set (like the W&B Framebacks).

And of course there's the "floating" pile of 20-30 blades that I've totally forgotten I own ad it's like Christmas morning every time I find one of those and exclaim "Wow! Didn't know I had one of these!"...my favorites...

It goes without saying that I have to be careful when new blades arrive (someone clearly has my eBay login data and wins auctions a few times a week on my behalf). When a new one comes in I have to carefully consider what pile/box/container/drawer it goes into lest it goes unnoticed for anywhere from a few months to a few years.

So no, I don't have a problem - no RAD here - no sir, it's under control totally. ...or would be if only I could acquire and set up wooden cigar boxes fast enough to keep up with those mystery eBay purchases that seem to arrive every few days. I tell ya, one day I'm going to finally settle down with a core rotation of about 20 and flood the market with all the rest - or maybe I'll just keep collecting them like some crazed hoarder until my house is packed to the rafters with blades - and someday my grandkids find the hoard and go nuts trying to figure out what to do with them all.

But I digress... What was the question?

Oh - AirColorada ... I am impressed- and happy to read of another collector/accumulator/hoarder... I know I have somewhat over 320 razors now ... trying not to add, but then.... sometimes I see something I simply must have...
Get a bit confused sometimes as to what should go where in the storage area, and I admit it is taking an increasing time to check them each year and re-oil (if necessary) but still enjoying the journey so it can't be bad ... can it?
Cheers - Joan

I have 5 now and the wife wants me to sell two before I buy another so I will be posting on classifieds soon. I just had 1 brand new dovo not too long ago and about a month ago got my second and now I have 5 thanks to ebay and phrank (hey gotta blame someone) I havent used my brand new Dovo in weeks and may sell it off so I can buy more ebay razors.

Originally Posted by Slamthunderide

Here's my List of my Razors.

1 Tim Zowada 2H2H Prototype
1 Robert Williams SRP Limited Edition # 51
1 Brian Brown 11/16 Round Point
1`Mastro Livi New Grind
2 7/8 Hart Steel's, One Round, One Square
5 6/8 Hart Steel's, Two Round, Three Square
3 Dovo's
2 Clauss USMC
1 6/8 Clauss
1 Griffon # 38 My Grandfather's Razor
1 3/8 Merkur
1 Japanese frameback with TSUKIYA and a Cresent Moon and Arrow on the tang
1 Tosuke Kaisori
1 W Greaves Cast, Steel Warranted , SHEAF-WORKS
1 Silver Steel Warranted with V Crown R
1 J.Allen & Son WWI British Military Razor with 1GG 7679 Burned into the Scales
6 Wade & Butchers
1 ? Chinese Razor
1 Cast Steel Warranted
1 John C. Cockhill
4 Joseph Rogers & Sons, One with G Crown R and Cutlers To HIS MAJESTY
and a few more that I could not find

I need to add a Razor
1 Tim Zowada 6/8 "Carbon Series"

Originally Posted by Thumper6119

Right now, I have 3.

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From left to right:
WhippedDog sight-unseen HMC Cutlery 11/16" square point
Ralf Aust 5/8" spanish point
Ambus Schlager 6/8" round point

As of this morning, I have 4 (not including my Parker shavette)

I added this one to the collection:

FW Engels 5/8

24 at this time. 1 Anton Berg, 4 Dovo's, 4 F.W. Engels, 1 Genco (by Case), 2 Giesen & Forsthoff's, 1 Hart Steel, 1 Hen & Rooster (suitable only as a paperweight), 1 Hess, 2 Joseph Rodgers, 2 Koeller's, 1 Sta Sharp, and 4 Thiers Issard's. So far, the F.W. Engels are the best shavers.

I have the exact same F.W. Engels razor and it's the best shaver in my collection. Congratulations!

I have 4 but only 1 shave ready...

Originally Posted by Phrank

23 blades plus one 7 day set which take it to 24....

I would love to get my hands on a nice 7-day set. I will probably do it one day..

I have five now;

Dovo Bismark with the pearlex (Just looked so sweet)
Dovo Ebony Spike Point (Good price, I like the wood hanlde)
A J.A. Henckels model 40 in a white scale (never before used)
Thiers Issard AOS with a bone handle
Wade & Butcher 4/8 in real good shape, red devil handle

I really want a Dovo La Forme, just waiting for a good enough reason to buy it.

Between straight razors and Cigarbid.com I don't have much money to spend anymore!

I'll contribute as well. I currently have 4:

Hart Steel 5/8 Round Point in O-1 Tool Steel
Thiers-Issard 4/8 Semi-Round Point in C-135 "carbonsong" Steel
Ralf Aust 5/8 Round Point in Mild Steel
Iwasaki Kamisori 50mm (~6/8 - 7/8) in Swedish Steel

I also have a Muhle R89 DE...there is only one problem. Up until 2 weeks ago, I was still in the land of cartridge razors. I have a really bad case of RAD. I would love to be able to work on old razor and restore them, but at the moment, I do not have the space for a kitted out work area...

I'm amazed at the dedication I see on the forum with regards to restoring old pieces. But the best part is taking something that has to be done everyday and turning into a passion and hobby.