J.R. Torrey "Our 136"

I just got this razor today when I went to one of my favorite antique stores. I don't own any other Torrey razors, but I am excited to have found this one. The condition is amazing and I got a great deal I think. There is little to no staining and it looks as though it was never honed. Who has experience with this model? Good shaver?
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Nice find!!!! That's a nice Torrey...nice shape to it!!

That looks like a very clean antique store find. Congrats!

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Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

That looks like a very clean antique store find. Congrats!

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Yea...sheesh...original coffin box and all...wow!

I couldn't believe it. It's hard to imagine that others might have seen it and passed on it. I paid $24

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Originally Posted by bdcoffey

I couldn't believe it. It's hard to imagine that others might have seen it and passed on it. I paid $24

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I think you got an incredible deal.

However, I favor moldy,crumbly, taped together boxes. :)

I think that is one of the best looking razors ever.Excellent shavers.The shoulderless razors rule.Nice find.

I have a couple of those. They are excellent shavers, but then again I have never encountered a Torrey that was anything else. You found a good one and you will like it even more when you shave with it!

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Originally Posted by Utopian

I have a couple of those. They are excellent shavers, but then again I have never encountered a Torrey that was anything else. You found a good one and you will like it even more when you shave with it!

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+1...I own several Torrey's. I particularly like the shoulder-less ones..They are all great shavers, and IMO the best of the American breed.

Good score!

Very nice example and an elegant design in a Torrey. Ya done good.

Bob

I have a couple that are extremely similar. Mine are etched "Our Beauty" but the shoulder less blade is the same. It will teach you the meaning of no pressure when honing. I need to keep a feather touch on the scales with it and it delivers a great edge and fantastic shave.

You, Sir, are one lucky fellow. $24 actually is about what I've seen a lot of antique stores price them at. My Torrey ranks with the best of my shavers.

Great find

Torrey razors are always beautiful and good.

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Thanks manah! It's neat to see some literature in this model of Torrey.

I just sent this razor out to doc226 to get honed, I can't wait to get it back and give it a whirl.

I also have several Torrey Razors and a Torrey Catalogue from the 1890's. See attachments from catalogue.

$24????
Lottery my friend!