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I have had this razor for 20+ years. It was my grandfathers and I recently rediscovered it. I am trying to find informaiton about it. How old, is it any good quality, should I have it restored and is it something I would enjoy using, etc. I have taken a couple pictures of it. Anyone with knowledge, I would be happy to hear from you.
1. Henckels have a first-rate reputation.
2. Your razor doesn't look like it needs restoration, get it honed (don't try to learn how to hone on such a fine razor) and a strop, then study up on the basics of straight shaving then dive in!
That's a real beauty! Great razor, great condition. As stated above- just send it out to get it honed. We could all be so lucky to start out like that.
that's dam fine looking razor
all it need s io a nice light hone and strop an you in the shaving
just take you tie an go as you se fit
this is learnig after all right
That's a fine razor, & even better as it was your grandfathers. I do love Henckels.
Welcome to SRP! As the previous posters have said, that is a real good razor in what appears to be really fine condition. Sending it out to Lynn or Glen would be what I would do if it was mine. You are one of the lucky few that can shave with a razor handed down through the generations. Not sure about the age, maybe the 1920s ?
If you want to dip your foot in the waters of straight razor shaving it is a good idea to do a little homework first. Here is a good read to start and here are videos on shaving, lathering and honing among other things. There is more important info in the SRP Wiki in the toolbar above. :gl:
Jammy Git (UK = you lucky bugger)
Nothing wrong with that at all.:rock: