Newbie needs help with identifying razors
Hello,
I am just getting started learning the fine art of straight-edge shaving. Eleven years ago, I inherited 12 of my grandfather's straight razors. I've started to catalog them, and I will be taking photos soon, but can anyone tell me how old some of these may be? Am I recording the proper data? Any help is greatly appreciated.
I have his old strop as well, but it's probably not been used in 30+ years. Is it worth trying to recondition the leather?
Here's what I do know:
My grandfather was born in 1901.
I know in the 1970's he was no longer using these straight razors.
He was a Col. in the Army and was stationed in the Pacific (in case any of these were purchased on a base?)
They could also be his fathers as I also inherited many of my great-great grandfather's tools as well.
Here's my spreadsheet (Google doc) *this is a work in progress - not all fields are filled in*
Based on condition, my gut is telling me to start learning with the Bismarck - it's an elegant tool in great shape.
Thanks in advance-
Christopher