Thread: Do you think these are the original scales?

I am not really sure what to do with this razor, I have had very limited success honing razors from that time period. It might just hit the back burner for a while.

If you don't like it use it for practice. if you like it either send it out for honing or just keep it until your skills improve.

I agree the scales are not original.

Yes, I believe that those scales are typical of some on vintage US made razors.

Bob

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

If you don't like it use it for practice. if you like it either send it out for honing or just keep it until your skills improve.

I agree the scales are not original.

I will probably just keep it and practice honing. It doesn't need food, fuel or insurance so it can wait for a while longer. Maybe at the next meet up we have somebody will trade me something for it, or I might hone it just right and fall in love.. You just never know

No way on an English blade made long before those scales. Now,,if there was a Clauss in them, I could see it.

Still, if they are tight and straight, you can SHAVE
What does the blade etch say?

Originally Posted by sharptonn

No way on an English blade made long before those scales. Now,,if there was a Clauss in them, I could see it.

Still, if they are tight and straight, you can SHAVE
What does the blade etch say?

Says "The Pride Of Old England" I wish it was a Clauss, I have grown fond of them.

I'm with everyone else on this one. No way the scales are original.
Looks to be a good candidate for a cleanup and a honing. Its a good old Sheffield blade so it should be a great shaver. Don't let the scales stop you from bringing out its full potential. My bet is it turns out real nice.
Good luck!

Pete <:-}

Originally Posted by jwy77

Says "The Pride Of Old England" I wish it was a Clauss, I have grown fond of them.

Dude, somewhere out there is a Clauss wearing a horn or bone coat. I promise!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Dude, somewhere out there is a Clauss wearing a horn or bone coat. I promise!

You would know,Tom. [emoji56]

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Dude, somewhere out there is a Clauss wearing a horn or bone coat. I promise!

I have these two Clauss razors now and love both. They are a pleasure to shave with.