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Thread: J. Bingham Criterion razor

  1. 08-12-2015, 09:38 AM #1
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    Default J. Bingham Criterion razor

    Hi all, how goes it?
    I got a J. Bingham razor just two days ago from Ebay, arrived from US.
    Just thought i'd share this with you all.
    Has a crown, W & R stamped on tang which dates it between 1830- 1837 i think.
    Has a french point and straight scales.
    Seller said it was some sort of bone but look and feel of it i think is horn.
    At some point it has been damaged on one side then repaired.
    It is sharp and i dont think it'll take much stropping to be shave ready.
    Its very thin and has a tiny tail.
    Looking forward to shaving with it.
    Anyway, let me know what you think.
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    Looks nice. Hard to say for sure from the pic but the scales appear to be pressed horn.
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    That is a nice razor. I saw it on eBay & it is indeed pressed horn. You can preserve it with neatsfoot oil & it will not hurt the blade either. You are also correct on the dates.
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    Thanks Engine. Knew it was horn of some kind. Cant get over the weight, so light and thin.
    Thanks again!
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    Quote Originally Posted by GabrielMartin View Post
    Thanks Engine. Knew it was horn of some kind. Cant get over the weight, so light and thin.
    Thanks again!
    It's a beauty for sure. I love it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by engine46 View Post
    It's a beauty for sure. I love it!
    Thanks Engine!
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    Sorry but what kind of Neatsfoot oil and where can I purchase from UK? Do i soak it over night and would it be good for Ivory also?
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