Thread: George Butler ( keen ) razor.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Those 20th Century Sheffield roundpoints are a well-kept secret. They shave the Dickens, IMO.

You mean Charles Dickens used them too?

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

You mean Charles Dickens used them too?

Bob

I figured someone wood know!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I figured someone wood know!

Beats the Dickens out of me.

Bob

The Brits decided to go 'modern' in those days and grind thinner to compete with the Germans.
We (and the Germans!) know the steel was good. Kropps, Taylors and Begalls, Oh MY!

Yes, the George Butler hollow ground I have was a great shaver. Had to retire it when I found a crack in the blade. Yours should be an excellent shaver, congrats and enjoy that fine condition razor.

Bob

Originally Posted by Haroldg48

I have a Butler Art, and it is in my top 4, so far

Thanks, I'm glad to hear that, I actually tried to get one of these a few years back but there was a lot of bidding on it, went pretty high so I walked away. It was nice but I'm sure it didn't match this one.

Originally Posted by outback

Its gorgeous! WOW [emoji7] [emoji7]
I'll give ya $80. for it [emoji53]
Just kidding, enjoy it, and post it in SOTD after you shave with it. [emoji6]

Oh, you bet, when I get around to use this one I'll definitely post it in the SOTD. Thanks for all the replies guy's.

Scott

Beautiful and cheap ....... you're lucky guy!

Thanks DOK, yeah it was one of my very few golden win's from E-bay over the year's at a cheap price, I've already had that beer but you know what, I think I'll have another one here in a little while.

I have one in nearly as nice shape and after a proper honing by a good friend it shaves quite well. Enjoy it!