Thread: A Few Great Straight Edge Razor Finds (Value?)

I recently (3 months ago) got back into DE shaving (could not be happier!!) and I decided to rummage around my grandfathers old heirlooms that he left to me when he passed away about 20 years ago because i thought in the box of old cufflinks, money clips, and jewlery I thought I remembered that there was a straight edge or two. Much to my shagrin, I found 3 razors, 1 which was really beaten up, one which appeared to be slightly used (the 1975 Puma) and one brand new in the box that was wrapped and appeared to never have been opened(the 1933 wursthof)
I have enclosed pics. If anyone knows the value of these razors I would be interested to know what I have on my hands. With the Wusthof I have the origional box as well as papers that came in the razor. if anyone knows let me know, and sorry no matter what they are worth I would never considder selling them, as there is a great fealing about using something that was owned by my gramps......

If anyone can recomend the best honemaster to send these to I would appreciate it. I have looked at a few websites, but if there is someone on this board that is exceptional I would like to send it and pay for it through a Straight Razor Place Member........ Thank

wow- you seriously scored! Those are great razors! I'm pretty sure the Puma would fetch the most at the moment (well over $100), but a NOS Wustof would probably fetch a pretty penny as well.

Any of the honemeisters advertising in the Classifieds would treat your babies well. All are well worth the $20.

Great finds and an honor to shave with. You really could not have asked for better heirlooms.

What's the 3rd one, out of curiosity? There are a lot of restorers on this site that may well be able to bring it back to life, if the razor is worth it. If it's beat up, it's probably the one your grandfather used most, so it'd be cool to bring it back to life.
Seeing his taste in razors so far, pics man! We want pics.
Bring on the razor porn!!!

Welcome to SRP! Wonderful to find razors that belonged to your grandfather. You have two beauties there and they are worth a pretty penny. If you intend to try straight razor shaving check out the SRP Wiki. All kinds of tutorials and videos to start you in the right direction.

Welcome to SRP,

The Wusthof and Puma are great finds. What is the third razor? Chances are it can be cleaned up / restored. I'm glad you're keeping them. I wish I had a str8 my grandpa used. Enjoy!

Awesome! Welcome to SRP. Great job getting those razors.

I have that Wusthof and just shaved with it the other day. It's been in my rotation since I got it last summer. They are fantastic shavers. Can't remember what I paid, or what I saw the last one go for.

As for the Puma, just watch ebay and you'll get an idea what they're going for. They come up often.

Bloody hell! They're great! Been keeping an eye open for a Wusthof for ages to match my kitchen knives. Not seen one that perfect though!

Stunning razors, what a nice find.

Welcome to SRP teatime. You will have great satisfaction when you shave with a straight razor like your grandfather and especially with his razors.

bj

Originally Posted by teamtime99

Much to my shagrin, I found 3 razors

Very nice razors, but why would you be upset about finding them?