Thread: How does this razor look?

I just purchased this off ebay and it looks really nice. could some1 tell me if this is a good brand? i`m gonna post the item description. the ivory is really nice.

Up for auction is a neat old vintage ANTIQUE STRAIGHT RAZOR. It is marked UTICA KNIFE & RAZOR CO. SOLINGEN, GERMANY on the reverse tang. The front tang is stamped RED-POINT MADE IN GERMANY and has the number 917. The bolsters and Pins are SILVER as well as the inlaid printing RED-POINT RAZOR and the rim around the RED Spot in the Ivory Handle. The IVORY Handles are perfect with no chips, cracks or Hairlines. There is also a small ivory stop around the pin to keep the blade from going into the handle.

looks decent. is that real ivory?

It looks like it is in fine shape, after a good hone I bet it shaves just as good as when it was new. I have razors that look far worse that are great shavers.

Be sure to post some more pics once you get it!

it is supposed to be real ivory. after i get it and clean it up i`ll post some closeups

Hmm...
I am not sure about the real ivory part.

The razor itself has some hone wear and it may have a bit of a smile, but it is certainly going to be capable of imparting a good shave.

I'm going to vote celluloid on those scales...

Originally Posted by Sarty24

I'm going to vote celluloid on those scales...

+1 on the celluloid. I've seen a red point in person (in much worse shape) and it's celluloid. Typically, I don't believe real ivory has such significant veins of color. You'll see once you get that razor in person that the striations are very defined. Also, the hot needle test will prove all doubt if you're still unsure.

Chris L

I am assuming you purchased it because you were under the impression that it is ivory...may I ask how much you spent on it? or could you provide us an ebay link to the item?

Thanks

celluloid or "French ivory"... i have it's twin. they shave fairly well but can be temperamental on the hones.

i do not think i have ever seen real ivory scales with bolsters and scale adornments like this. I'm not saying nobody ever did it... just saying that i have not ever seen it done in a production model razor.

i bought it since it looked nice and i can practice my honing on it instead of my dovo.