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  1. 02-08-2009, 04:49 AM #1
    pcampbell67
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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.
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  2. 02-08-2009, 06:17 AM #2
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    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!
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  4. 02-08-2009, 06:25 AM #3
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    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.
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  6. 02-08-2009, 08:13 AM #4
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    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
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  8. 02-08-2009, 08:16 AM #5
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    That's a fine razor, & even better as it was your grandfathers. I do love Henckels.
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  10. 02-08-2009, 03:07 PM #6
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    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.
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  12. 02-09-2009, 09:18 PM #7
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    Jammy Git (UK = you lucky bugger)
    Nothing wrong with that at all.
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