Thread: Oh No RAD got me :(

So i found on the evil bay a seller in my area had a bunch of razors for sale.
I messaged them and they let me view the items in person. then i bought some....

Sorry for the crappy pictures it was really hard to get some of them showing detail without glare.

All need some work but mostly honing.
one needs some scale work as warped and loose.

Looks like a nice haul, no jury of your peers would convict you ........

Nice blades all, congrats. I have a Jowika coming from that place in the mail.

Bob

I just started looking for info on the Walker and Hall razors. It seems they were best known as silver smiths. I would expect the quality would be top notch. I haven't gotten that far with mine yet. Off the top of my head mid 1800's to 1925ish. Someone will be able to quote real dates.

Originally Posted by RezDog

I just started looking for info on the Walker and Hall razors. It seems they were best known as silver smiths. I would expect the quality would be top notch. I haven't gotten that far with mine yet. Off the top of my head mid 1800's to 1925ish. Someone will be able to quote real dates.

I remember the walker and hall name as jewellers back in the day, that's why I grabbed that one.
Have a little bit of work to do to research each of these blades.
It is exciting to have started to build a variety, I may not keep all of them, it will depend which ones feel the most comfortable to use once they are shave ready.

That's not RAD, just a tiny itch, just wait until the real RAD attacks you. BTW, the only thing you can do for RAD when it hits is buy more razors.........

The Sheffields should all be fine shavers, not sure about the others except the Boker King Cutter; if you have never shaved with one, once you do you'll love it as Bokers are know for their 'Buttery' smooth shave....Enjoy!

Originally Posted by ADG638

I remember the walker and hall name as jewellers back in the day, that's why I grabbed that one.
Have a little bit of work to do to research each of these blades.
It is exciting to have started to build a variety, I may not keep all of them, it will depend which ones feel the most comfortable to use once they are shave ready.

That's funny. I was going to shine up a bunch and find my top seven razors and sell everything else. I passed seven a long time ago and haven't sold many. Perhaps I can get beyond that road block. Good luck with finding the best shaver, there is always one more to try, it's like chasing ghosts.

You got yourself a collection

[QUOTE=DoughBoy68;1351588]That's not RAD, just a tiny itch, just wait until the real RAD attacks you. BTW, the only thing you can do for RAD when it hits is buy more razors.........


Haha it is to me.
I had 3 razors before, a dorko 66 that's being restored another king cutter like the one in the pic but a square point and in better condition and a torrey that is the razor I have been learning with.
I had intended to get the skills down before buying more razors and then picking a few different styles and sizes to find what worked well for me.
That went out the window when I got these. So even though it's only a few razors it's RAD to me, and in sure there will be more to come.
Lack of self control when put in front if me at good prices. :