Thread: Early American Straights

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Here is an oldie made by Rocus Heinisch WAY back when. A razor from a scissormaker!



Heinisch was an innovative scissor-maker who gave rise to Wiss and was responsible for hiring Johnathan Turner (of Turner and Colishaw and Torrey fame) away from Wostenholm. I place this thing 1830's-40's
http://jwissandsons.com/bios/EarlyTo...ersChapter.pdf
https://sharprazorpalace.com/razors/...ml#post1557270

So Tom - Have you ever tried to shave with this unique razor?