Thread: Did I make a good buy?

Hello All!

First of all I am David and from SC. I am a newbie to these forums, and its unfortunate that I found this razor place after I bought my first straight razor hours ago. Since buying my razor, I have read the buying straight razor guide. I didn't ask the seller any questions that were mentioned in the guide either and I think I will have to get it honed. I just bought the razor at face value ($55) because it was old and 'looked' like it was in fantastic condition -and then I saw the guide. So my question for you guys, think I made out alright for a first straight razor? Any info on this specific type of razor? I also now notice the "crack" on the tail, I hope its a cold-shut. Authenticity of statements that are provide below? :


Shumate straight razor No. 256 9/16" full hollow ground


This razor is no older than 1904, that being the year Shumate moved from Texas to St. Louis.
It appears it would take very little to bring this razor back to perfect condition.
The razor is used, but very lightly, and is in fantastic condition, as you can see. The box, while original, is far from mint, but has a great shabby chic look to it. There is some very old cellophane tape holding it together at one end.











Thanks for any insight,

-David