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08-12-2015, 09:38 AM #1Senior Member
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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.
Best regards,
Gabe
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08-12-2015, 10:20 AM #2Senior Member
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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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08-12-2015, 07:43 PM #3Senior Member
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I've tried taking more pics so you can see better.
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08-12-2015, 11:58 PM #4
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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08-13-2015, 05:03 AM #5Senior Member
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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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08-13-2015, 05:05 AM #6
It's a beauty for sure. I love it!
Originally Posted by GabrielMartin
Thanks Engine. Knew it was horn of some kind. Cant get over the weight, so light and thin.
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08-13-2015, 06:20 AM #7Senior Member
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Thanks Engine! Originally Posted by engine46
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08-16-2015, 10:55 PM #8Senior Member
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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?
Best regards,
Gabe
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