Can any one tell me what a monkey tail razor is ?
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Can any one tell me what a monkey tail razor is ?
A razor with an extra-long tang, reminescent of a monkey tail.
Thanks Firestart , I thought it might have something to do with the tang .
The two leftmost razors have monkey tails.
They were only made for a couple of years and surprisingly were not that popular. Wostenlolm, W&B and a few others made them. I believe early 1900's. I think they are pretty cool.
Lynn
i absolutely love the look, but when i see them on ebay they're usually wellhoned past their prime...one day i'll just treat myself and have one custom made hehe
That's about the only feature I like on the AC. I wish more razors were like that. I have small hands for a guy and some razors still freak me out with their tiny tang. Big handed guys have my sympathies :cool:
Thanks for all the info . I beleive I have a monkey tail razor . The end of the tang is 34mm from the pivot pin , and the tang is gently curved and tapers to a rounded point at the end . The tang is stamped Colley & Co. , 98 Arundel St. , Sheffield , and there is also a trade mark of two crossed swords with "S" over top of them . The blade is a "meat chopper" style , 20mm wide at the heel and 23mm wide at the tip , with a very slight hollow grind .
I thought you might be interested in some links with info about Colley & Co.
Originaly listed at 98 Arundel street in 1833 trading as 'Henry Edward & James Colley' Scissors Manufacturers they were then listed in 1834 as trading in the name of 'Colley & Co.' 98 Arundel street, 'Razors, Shears and Scissor Manufacturers', although the last listing of 'Colley & Co.' at 98 Arundel street is 1837 the general consensus from 'razor historians' is that they ceased trading as 'Colley & Co.' in 1844
You can find out more about the Colley family businesses here:
http://www.colleyfamily.pwp.blueyond...n_business.htm
Thanks Wayne ! I'm grateful for that info . :tu :bow
I'll have a few handmades soon...and most have longer than normal tangs. One's a true monkey tail, but I believe it's spoken for.
The Maestro has made several razors with elongated Monkey tails and they all came out nice. The most recent was a matched set of Snakewood ATS 34's. He does them when ever someone requests them on the custom orders. Tis the beauty of customs point, width, blade and handle material and monkey tail of your choice(or whats available).....lol.
Lynn
The only draw back I can see with the 'monkey tail' design is....no, space for the middle pin (design). :(
(sigh) Monkey tail, middle pin, monkey tail, middle pin? :thinking: :shrug: What to choose....
And, wait a second Joe, '...already spoken for..."?! But, op, um, hey! :rant:
Where do we get to see these beaut's, and 'speak for them'?!
(so many custom razors, so little money :( )
C utz
I'm waiting on one of these Wostenholms to arrive and when I get it - will be promptly shipped to Jason for a set of carbon fibre scales. Should look fab!Quote:
Originally Posted by adjustme69
Can't wait
Cheers
Ivo
The other drawback is the tail gets in the way when shaving your neck :-(Quote:
Originally Posted by C utz
OH, I just thought of another (possible) 'drawback' of the monkey tail blades....
The blade (buisness end = cutting edge) is usually shorter than a 'traditional' straight razor. For example the over all length of the razor closed is the same but to compensate for the longer tail the blade is shorter....At least that's my experience with the 'Depew' razors. This might not be the issue with the other types (I'm not familiar with any other 'monkeytail' razor than the Depew)....
I'm thinking that if the blade was standard size (~2.5-3" long x 5/8+" wide) and then the tail was exteneded to 'monkey-tail' status, that would be one LONG razor! I know it wouldn't fit in any holding tray that I have!
BUT, with that said....I'd like to see one. :D
C utz
And here is a pic of that razor :
Attachment 94975
Boy was I dumb LOL .
