Thread: Can someone please tell me something about these (pic heavy)

Hi, sorry to bother everyone with my 1st post but i recently inherited 9 straight razors that i have no use for. They belonged to my great uncle who died over 25years ago and more recently my aunt died leaving them to me.

Here they are..

I have no use for these at all but i have read the rules on selling and this IS NOT a for sale thread. It more or a 'can someone please tell something about them' & 'what should i do with them'. They have absolutely no sentimental value to me at all but they have sparked my curiosity and interest in straight razors. I've tried looking for WUSTHOF and all that comes up on Google is the WUSTHOF company but they don't appear to make razors anymore.

How old do you think they are?
They all appear to be made in Solingen Germany, why is that?

They are....
The Gotta Razor 120 4/8


Ed.Wusthof-Solingen Dreizackwerk 116


Giesen & Forsthoff Timor Blue Steel 150 6/8


Puma 1938 5/8


Original Bartman 30 5/8 I have 5 of these but can't put all the pics up.










Thanks for your time guys.

You hit the Mother Lode.....

Originally Posted by Phoenix51

You hit the Mother Lode.....

Originally Posted by Phoenix51

You hit the Mother Lode.....

Really!!!. They don't interest me at all (I'm a casual beard grower lol). I'm more interested in knowing about them. They have no sentimental value and i have no idea of monetary value so they don't mean a lot to me...sorry if that shocks some people lol.

Whats so good about them?

A couple of the pictures won't load for me but you've got a bunch of vintage razors from good brands and not only are they in great condition, you've got the original boxes too.

I'd suggest that you keep them and learn how to use a straight(don't use those razors for honing practice though) and see how you like it.

Few members are lucky enough to have even one heirloom razor, you've got a bunch of 'em and they're in good condition too but they're your razors and if you want to sell them(or give them to me) that's up to you.

Mother lode hell!. They are the great grandmother of lodes. I'm sure they will come to the attention of the razor historians on the forum. I'm sure they will come forth and educate you on the treasure trove you have acquired. I think, in the UK, if you contact celticrusader, he might be able to help you. Just PM him. If he can't I'm sure he will know of someone who can. You have a mini gold mine there.

Your uncle took very good care of his razors.

Superb legacy collection. I concur - unless you're unable to buy food they have an inherent value as a family heirloom that exceeds a relatively modest monetary value. Such a collection would be easy enough to sell but very difficult to replace. Clean them, rust-protect them and put them in a safe place. I wore a beard for 40-years before I came around to understand the real value of what your great aunt preserved for you. She had a good eye for something special and hung on to them for a reason. Still, feel free to call me in 15 or 20 years if you decide to part with them.

I sold my old mans mint black powder era Winchester .50cal Express lever action elephant gun so I could make a down payment on my first house. If I'd kept the rifle I still would've had a house sooner or later but I'll never see that piece of iron again. Take your time and think it over.

That is a very nice score. If you look around in the classifieds section you will find an area called member services. In there you will find several ads for pro honers. Get one sharpened and try it. If it turns out not to be your thing, you can keep them or give them to members of your family that may want to use them. I wouldn't think of selling family razors, but if you decide to go that route, they are yours. They are all top name brand and in decent shape, so whatever you choose they are prime candidates. None of them are particularly old, or rare but they are all good quality even for the era of manufacture.

Wow I'm quite shocked at the feedback on these. They've been sat in my draw for over a year as they really don't interest me and if I'm honest i forgot all about them. On the one hand they would be nice to hand down to another generation (if one ever arises) but then on the other hand it would also be nice to move them on to someone who appreciates them. If i kept them i'd have to learn about sharpening them (not sure if thats the right term) and looking after them haha like i need another hobby.

Thanks for all your replies guys, i really appreciate your input and advice.

Why are they all from 1 place though in Germany and whats so good about them.