Best Book on Collecting Straight Razors

Any suggestions on the must have book on collecting straights?

Thanks

Ray

There are a few that I know of ;

Straight Razor Collecting by Robert A. Doyle (out of print)

Standard Guide to Razors Identification and Values

Goins' Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings

And hard to find Straight Razors 900 Years and Case Excellence, Renzo Jardella (magnificent color photos of old stubtails)

None of these are accurate as to prices, and some of the info may or may not be correct, but they are a decent reference until something better comes along. We need Voidmonster, Science Guy, and Martin103 to collaborate ........ :deal:

You may also want to look into books and magazines on knife collecting. A lot of the old cutlers made any kind of edged device that could be sold. There is a lot larger market for knife collecting (and thus research and support). Best of luck.

Matt

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Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

There are a few that I know of ;

Straight Razor Collecting by Robert A. Doyle (out of print)

Standard Guide to Razors Identification and Values


Goins' Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings

And hard to find Straight Razors 900 Years and Case Excellence, Renzo Jardella (magnificent color photos of old stubtails)

None of these are accurate as to prices, and some of the info may or may not be correct, but they are a decent reference until something better comes along. We need Voidmonster, Science Guy, and Martin103 to collaborate ........ :deal:

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Thanks Jimmy. I have the others & more but I don't have tho one that is out of print.

How about Tweedale's book? Worth the price?

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How about Tweedale's book? Worth the price?

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I don't know that book, but from the description in the SRP library it appears that is about razor blades ?

Bibliography on Straights, Shaving and Razor-related History - Straight Razor Place Library

Maybe not about blades, googling yielded this .......... http://www.wkfinetools.com/hUK/Butch...uly2012%29.pdf

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I don't know that book, but from the description in the SRP library it appears that is about razor blades ?

Bibliography on Straights, Shaving and Razor-related History - Straight Razor Place Library

Maybe not about blades, googling yielded this .......... http://www.wkfinetools.com/hUK/Butch...uly2012%29.pdf

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Thanks for that W&D link Jimmy

1000 Razors by Bill Schroeder is a handy reference. Prices aren't right but still a decent guide.

Thanks jwy77

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1000 Razors by Bill Schroeder is a handy reference. Prices aren't right but still a decent guide.

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From the 1 Amazon review it says there are no pictures ? :thinking:

http://www.amazon.com/1000-Razors-Il...=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

Just remembered this from the author of the Gillette safety razor book, Phillip Krumholz. I never owned it but a friend had it and I looked through it. For a few bucks used it is worth it. I wouldn't pay over $20 for a new one though.

Getting to know your straight razors: Phillip L Krumholz: 9780962098758: Amazon.com: Books

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From the 1 Amazon review it says there are no pictures ? :thinking:

http://www.amazon.com/1000-Razors-Il...=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

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There are no pictures but there is an "illustration" for each razor. It is a handy reference. I just wish I could buy razors at the prices listed lol.
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I do wish this book had manufacture dates, but you can't have your cake and eat it too.

Geoffrey Tweedale's Directory of Sheffield Manufacturers is indispensable, and easily the most accurate source of information about old Sheffield manufacturers out there -- it's not just razor manufacturers. It's not exhaustive -- the Print on Demand format has a maximum number of pages and he filled it -- but it's got 98% of what you're ever likely to find.

What it does not have is an extensive group of marks used on razors. ScienceGuy has a good collection of those online, however. You can find them here, along with enough pictures of beautiful old razors to dehydrate you from drooling.

And putting together a book is on my long-term to-do list. ;)

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Geoffrey Tweedale's Directory of Sheffield Manufacturers is indispensable, and easily the most accurate source of information about old Sheffield manufacturers out there -- it's not just razor manufacturers. It's not exhaustive -- the Print on Demand format has a maximum number of pages and he filled it -- but it's got 98% of what you're ever likely to find.

What it does not have is an extensive group of marks used on razors. ScienceGuy has a good collection of those online, however. You can find them here, along with enough pictures of beautiful old razors to dehydrate you from drooling.

And putting together a book is on my long-term to-do list. ;)

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Yep, +1 on that one. It was around $58 but well worth it!