Originally Posted by
jkatzman
I just won a antique razor on Ebay. It is a J & W Ragg prototype straight razor from 1825. The blade is made of silver steel which was just being used back in 1825. The scales are pressed buffalo horn. It is my intention to have it totally restored to as close as it's original condition as possible. My question is, is there such a place like a straight razor museum I could donate this razor to? It is such a shame that people just starting to take up straight razor shaving don't have a place to go to to see what was done lone ago and through the ages. The craftsmanship and technology that has transpired over the years. When the razor arrives, I will hone it and shave with it before I send it out because I would really like to feel the blade and see how it takes an edge as well as how it shaves.. When it comes back, I would again like to shave with it. Then it will be preserved. I am very lucky I can afford such luxury and to be able to share it with my fellow straight razor enthusiasts. Pictures will be taken before and after the restoration process.