Great Grandpas Razor

This is my first post,hope I can learn all there is to learn and soon be enjoying my shave. I told my grandfather I was looking to get into straight razor shaving, with a glow about him he said, "I have my dads straight razor, you want it." Of course I replied with an enthusiastic, yes !!! It has to be at least 80 years old as my grandfather is in his late 60's.

The case says J.S. Torre....then the lettering is missing. Los Angeles Ca. Tungsten Alloy, Registered Trademark.

There is still an edge on the blade but is in desperate need of honing, I tried to lathering up and testing the blade on my whiskers but it took to much effort and from my lurking here it seems it should be rather effortless with a proper honed/stropped blade.

Next stop...honing( if you all think it is still a viable shaving instrument).... soap... strop.... and I think a new brush. Already have the Clubman Pinaud after shave.I am very excited.

Abide Dudes !
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It's a Torrey! Fantastic razors. Looks in good condition too. Maybe consider getting it honed before investing in stones though?

Thanks, Ben. Glad to hear ! I live in Ca, should I send my razor to classic shaving to have it honed ?

Tons of honemeisters here- Kenrup seems to be very active, as is Gssixgun. Any of the guys that post an ad for it in the classifieds are more than qualified. I would think you might get it back from them a little faster than from Classic's website- just a guess, but seems like the web sites can get a little backed up sometimes.

That is a freaking awesome setup. I'm truly jealous. Wish I had been that well setup when I started. Well done.

EDIT- Been informed that Classic usually plans about a 1 week turnaround. Absolutely no offense meant to the fine folks there- gotten nothing but good service in my business with them so far.

Ohhh sweet, Ill just do that and send it to one of the guys from this forum. Love this place already.

Welcome to SRP! The advice above to get yout straight honed by a honemeister is a good one. Later, if you like shaving w/ a straight you can pick up an other blade from an antique shop or fleabay to learn how to hone, and you will have a benchmark in your Grandfather's blade.

Your Torrey looks to be in great condition. You will like the shaves you'll get from it once you get your technique down.

Besides the blade you will need a strop and some good shave soap or cream and a brush. Read through the Wiki and you will find all the info you will need to get started and beyond.

Good luck!!:gl:

Thanks, Joed. I PM'd Kenrup, hopefully we can make arrangements soon and get that sucker honed.

Being as it's your Great Grandfathers razor, I'll hone it up for you on me. You can pay the shipping.

Let me know,

Lynn

Is there a chance that this "Jessops Steel" razor is a Torrey, too? :hmmm:

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Lynn,

That's super cool of you! And that razor will shave as good (or better!) than it did for your great grandad!

cool deal wpbrad. You have a chance to shave with a true family heirloom. That's fantastic. Good luck and see you around on the forums!:rock:

Can't help on the Jessop's.
Lynn, you come over all sentimental or something?
Proper gent!

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Being as it's your Great Grandfathers razor, I'll hone it up for you on me. You can pay the shipping.

Let me know,

Lynn

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Cool deal lynn, I will be more then happy to pay shipping. Im not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, are you sure I cannot provide compensation ?

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Originally Posted by wpbrad

Cool deal lynn, I will be more then happy to pay shipping. Im not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, are you sure I cannot provide compensation ?

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Not at all. It's a treat to get to hone up an heirloom like this. Shoot me a pm and I'll send you my address.

Have fun and enjoy the forum. Lots of really good people here.

Lynn

I am leaving for Pittsburgh Thursday, too bad I couldnt drop it out the plane as I fly over OH. It says ur only two hours from Pittsbrugh, hmmmmmm ????

You are only two hours away. Let me know when you want to stop by for some honing lessons.

:tu

Lynn

Cool razor and great story behind it. The little kit is very trick, and I like it!

Lynn,
yeah Im flying out from Cali, gonna see the family but mostly to watch the Steelers in the Super Bowl in the Steel City, wooohooo. I'm only taking care on bags and as we know I wnt get through security with that blade.

Emc,
Thanks alot man. Piicked that kit up a few days ago, its pretty sweet but the bowl is super small. Still gotta clean it up and throw on a new layer of paint.