Unidentified razor, need some help
So, I got a razor for 10 bucks at the local antique store, and I'd love to see if there's an ID or a general opinion about the quality going around. I'll post pictures soon...
It's got wood scales, with a two hinge pin configuration. The scales have a lot of wear on them, but are holding up. I plan to learn a little about restoring on it.
The blade is really heavy, I mean REALLY heavy. It's actually got the words "HOLLOW GROUND" on the blade with a bowl or something in between the two words, and the blade is a round point. It's stamped with Joseph Smithson Sheffield England on one side, and nothing on the other.
It was in fairly spotty shape, but some polishing and a good amount of stropping have put it back into shave-ready condition. For the amount of work to simply get it shave-ready, I was pretty amazed; I had expected to do MUCH more.
If anyone knows what kind of razor it is, I'd very much appreciate it!
Karl
