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Just purchased a Robeson shuredge "fits your face" 15-L-40 0fancy. beautiful razor. haven't found much online. What I have found states that they are of high quality but not as collectible as some, hence the low price. I am new to straight razor shaving and this will be the second razor in my collection. haven't received it yet. What can you gents tell me about this vintage?
We need a picture!
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and Razor Porn :D PICS !!!!!
I personally love the Robeson ShurEdge razors along with most other NY brands they do "fit my face" so to speak :p
Glen speaks the truth. I have been on the hunt for a good 6/8 Robeson for a LONG while. Seems they must have been great because every one I see is worn out! :p
just purchased on ebay. won't get it till later in the week. on a scale of 1-10 based on pictures I would give it an 8. Very fancy with very little noticeable wear. Probably not used very much. late 20's to early 30's. That's all I know.
I believe it is against forum rules to tease us with words of great finds and then present no pics!!
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Not sure if I did this correctly. Here it is. only thing wrong with it is the notch on the top.
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Other side.
Nice! I wonder why the notch cut in it? ID? Easy for the barber to open?
Not sure but it looks like a filed notch. Price reduced for custom spine work. Picked this babby up for $40.
Should shave the dickens! :tuQuote:
Originally Posted by Straightandproud
Being that it is a 11/16, what difference should I expect from my 5/8 in shaving performance?
For a 1/16 of an inch difference,. about a micron change in angle on the face when shaving. That's my one, one hundredth of a cent opinion.
Not much, as Razorfeld sez. However, Robeson made different grinds. A numbering system will tell you what grinds were recommended for whom!
Here under straight razors: RobesonsRme.com
Looks as though if you have a tough, wiry beard and tender skin, you are set!
Oh! You cannot be a 'nervous' man, though! :rofl2:
Nice catch. Interesting notch but doesn't really kill the apperance. They deliever a great shave.
That's what I thought. Besides, I'm just looking for a good shaver with some character.
Properly honed she will be great.Quote:
Originally Posted by Straightandproud
Millard Filmore Robeson didn't make any junk.
Your 15L400 is "ground and honed for tough wiry beard and tender skin (requires little stropping)"
If you're interested in seeing what Robeson made and learning about the company, check out
RobesonsRme.com
The gent that owns all that steel and the website is an amigo of mine. Charlie has been collecting Robesons and Terriers for about 30 years.
Click on the STRAIGHT RAZOR tab at the top of the page and you can see a copy of Robeson's advertisements for THE RAZOR THAT FITS YOU FACE and you can look up your model number and read what type of face and dispostion it was supposed to be for. YOu can also see some beautiful Robeson and Terrier razors.
Thank yew for that info Wullie. You are a brother, you know! HEY! I have a Terrier! :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Wullie
That notch ground-in is growing on me. Actually looks pretty cool! Part of it's history. I dig it!
Very nice razor, congrats, Robertson are very good razors, one of my favorites american blades.
