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Attachment 186669Can anyone give me an idea of the year of this cases ace razor? I found it in my grandfathers stuff after he passed. It looks like is was never used. Anyway, any info in this razor would be awesome. Also, if anyone knows what the value might be that would also be good. I don't k ow if I should keep it around or put it on eBay.
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Here is a pic of the other side if that helps
That is a beautiful razor in very good condition.
Sorry but Forum rules don't allow valuations. May I humbly suggest you keep the razor to use or pass down in the family?
Not looking to break the rules, so no need for the valuation. I just can't seem to find any real info on the piece. I found one thread on this site about someone having one made in Germany, but from what is printed on the case and stamped on the handle that this one I from PA.
Anyway, I would certainly keep it, but not looking to slice my face up learning to shave with a straight edge. It will just sit in the case in a box. I'd rather it go to someone who values these or will use it is all. Your response it appreciated.
Here is a link to another Ace inthe SRP razor database
Case, W R and Sons "Case's Ace" 13/16 - Straight Razor Place Library
And some history of the company
Case, W.R. and Sons - Straight Razor Place Library
Great info! If I'm understanding this correctly, it looks to be in the 1915 - 1920 range.. My grandfather was born in 1918, but some of the things I acquired was also from my great grandfather.. Maybe it was his. Really cool to see something so old in this condition. When I first saw it I thought it may have been 20+ years old at best. Thanks for all your help and info!!
Not sure about razor stamps, but the "and Sons" was used from 1905 to 1920 on their pocket knives.
The stamp immediately preceding the stamp on your razor was used from 1903-1905 and was W.R Case and Son.
That is a beautiful piece of family history. Keep it.
I've got a couple of hundred razors and none of them are from my family. I would like to have one as nice as the one you posted. It's not only a piece of American cutlery history, it's piece of family history.
Ii have my great grandfathers razor and can assure you nothing shaves as nicely as an heirloom. They are not good for learning with though. As novices we tend to be rather hard on gear. If you are interested in starting this is a great place to get all the information.
Keep it for Christ's sake, it's an heirloom! Don't put it on eBay!!!!!!!!!!!!!:dropjaw: Don't let anyone talk you out of it!!!!!! If you feel like you need to get rid of it, PM me, but really..............please keep it in the family!!!!!
It's nice of you to offer it to someone that could use it but chances are, it might accidentally get dropped in a sink & chip the blade knowing how luck goes on a item like that. Keep it. If I were you, I would learn to shave with a straight razor! You just don't know what you're missing out on. You get the best shave in the world & the smoothest shave from a straight razor & you don't have to use that one but get you one that you can replace if something DID happen to it. Believe me, a straight is way better than a double edge or a multi 5-6 bladed razor they have out there these days! Please take my advice & give it a try. You won't ever know unless you try. You might thank me & everyone else on here later in the long run!
+1 to all of the above.
I got into SR shaving when I found my wife's grandfather's razor in a box in a closet. Been SR shaving ever since. Keep the razor, have it professionally honed, get a strop (cheap one) and some soap and a brush. Have a go.
Go to this link to find mentors and other SR users near you.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/memberlist.php?do=search
Seeing how old this might be and knowing it may have already been passed down from my great grandfather to my grandfather I may hold on to it. Thank you all four your help to get this thing dated and for the Advise. Great forum!
Your forebears had good taste in razors. ;)
That one is about as pristine as any I've seen in a long time.
Treasure it.
