That's it. How old?
Uniclectica has a pretty good list of manufacturers that can give you an indication.
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That's it. How old?
Uniclectica has a pretty good list of manufacturers that can give you an indication.
John Barber.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=13054
Its shape is one of the most interesting I've handled.
It's close to 200 years old, and still takes a good edge despite being difficult to hone.
I really like to take my time with a leisurely shave, and think about the era when it was forged.
Mine's a John Barber too. :)
This Wade & Butcher that belonged to my great grandfather.
I just finished restoring it. The scales are obviously new.
John
super nice razor! i just got an old wester bros. to resto. great job!
Here's my F.Finney Tally-Ho which is over 150 years old (1825-1850). I have two of them and they're great shaving 7/8 wedges. They're cleaned and honed now of course - no new pics.
My oldest is probably a Torry from the 1880s.
It's over 200 I belive (due to shape) and I've shaved once so far, needs a bit more work...
I love "feeling" the history of my John Barber, but I think you've got me beat there. Sounds really great to have a piece that's been in your family for so long. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by kerryman71