Thread: 19th Century and 21st Century boys

My two current razors, a 19th century Abram Brooksbank Defiance, full hollow 6/8 with horn scales. It’s younger cousin is a Boker Tree Brand 5/8 with their micarta scales. I love the weight of the old boy, the finish is far superior.

Nice! I'd go for the Brooksbank all day long.

A lot nicer than what I started with. Nice razors.

Careful, they multiply...

Originally Posted by markbignosekelly

Nice! I'd go for the Brooksbank all day long.

In truth I bought the Boker as a standby razor, for when, or if, I have to send my AB to get honed. I wanted a decent quality, but not extravagantly expensive razor to practice honing and experimenting with stropping with pastes etc.

Originally Posted by TomP30

In truth I bought the Boker as a standby razor, for when, or if, I have to send my AB to get honed. I wanted a decent quality, but not extravagantly expensive razor to practice honing and experimenting with stropping with pastes etc.

They both look like they will take an easy edge. Just remember to tape the spine when practice honing.

Originally Posted by markbignosekelly

They both look like they will take an easy edge. Just remember to tape the spine when practice honing.

My new present to myself has been a four sided paddle strop from TIE, complete with diamond pastes, I’m really impressed with this piece, puts a superb edge on the Boker.