Thread: Texan made straights

I'm from Texas and have just recently jumped into wetshaving, I'm looking to now expand and build onto my new hobby. Being born and raised in Texas i was wondering if there are any straight razors that were made in Texas and if so how could i get my hands on one.

The first razors that come to mind are the early Sumate razors, which were made in Texas prior to the company's move to St. Louis, Missouri. Good luck finding one as they rarely seem to turn up and are sought after by those of us who have a love of Shumate razors.

How would you be able to tell if it was made in Texas or Missouri if i were to come across one?

Originally Posted by TeXmAn1994

How would you be able to tell if it was made in Texas or Missouri if i were to come across one?

It would say that on the tang.


Mike

Thank you very much
is there any place in particular you go to find good razors?

A lot of people have started by getting a beginners straight razor and strop at Larrys "Whipped Dog". Whipped Dog Straight Razor Shaving Equipment

That way, if they decide that it is not for them they are not out too much money. Other than that, you can probably get something good on the Buy, Sell, Trade on the top of the page.


Mike

Originally Posted by TeXmAn1994

Thank you very much
is there any place in particular you go to find good razors?

Welcome to SRP. You could place on ad in the Buy-Sell-Trade WTB (want to buy) for a Shumate made in Tx, Austin IIRC. They are scarce to find in real nice condition since they were more often than not used regularly. They come up on ebay once in a blue moon. Condition is the most important thing with used razors, so keep that in mind when you're checking them out.

Originally Posted by TeXmAn1994

I'm from Texas and have just recently jumped into wetshaving, I'm looking to now expand and build onto my new hobby. Being born and raised in Texas i was wondering if there are any straight razors that were made in Texas and if so how could i get my hands on one.

Charley Lewis, spazola, on this forum, makes razors.

Originally Posted by mainaman

Charley Lewis, spazola, on this forum, makes razors.

And where would one buy one? Cause I've been looking for at least 2 years now Stefan.

you have to find your way to Shang Gra La. just past the Fountain of Youth and Bribe a Leprechaun with Beer to get in line for a Charlie Lewis razor. by the way I have one ! and you can bet all your wordly good s it aint never for sale! Tc