Thread: Sweeney Todd Razors

I have been offering free honing for a few months now. I ask people to describe their razors before I send mailing information primarily to weed out two types of razors that I don't want to hone, namely Japanese style razors with which I have no experience, and crap razors on the SRP "do not buy list."

I have just been asked to hone a Sweeney Todd razor. Now, I'm pretty sure that a $12 Sweeney Todd razor sold on a website that also sells Wolverine claws is probably not going to be a great shaver, but out of curiosity I'm still willing to hone it for free.

I'm wondering, has ANYONE bought a Sweeney Todd inspired razor that actually shaved even adequately? It's unfortunate that a movie (that I have not seen) so focused on straight razors could inspire so many people to buy crap razors that I would presume to guarantee that they will never consider using a straight razor ever again. Again I'll ask, has anyone encountered a Sweeney Todd razor that was functional?

I'm wondering if perhaps Sweeney Todd razors might be added to the Do Not Buy list?

I saw one on an internet page (maybe on a blog, or something- unfortunately i can't remember where), which was a vintage blade, reground, and rescaled with Sweeney Todd-like scales, and it was a functional one. Of course, it was not a 12$ razor!

Originally Posted by Utopian

I have been offering free honing for a few months now. I ask people to describe their razors before I send mailing information primarily to weed out two types of razors that I don't want to hone, namely Japanese style razors with which I have no experience, and crap razors on the SRP "do not buy list."

I have just been asked to hone a Sweeney Todd razor. Now, I'm pretty sure that a $12 Sweeney Todd razor sold on a website that also sells Wolverine claws is probably not going to be a great shaver, but out of curiosity I'm still willing to hone it for free.

I'm wondering, has ANYONE bought a Sweeney Todd inspired razor that actually shaved even adequately? It's unfortunate that a movie (that I have not seen) so focused on straight razors could inspire so many people to buy crap razors that I would presume to guarantee that they will never consider using a straight razor ever again. Again I'll ask, has anyone encountered a Sweeney Todd razor that was functional?

I'm wondering if perhaps Sweeney Todd razors might be added to the Do Not Buy list?

I purchased one strictly for the purpose of giving to my nephew,(age9) to play barber with. I blunted the edge upon it's arrival so it would not be dangerous for him to play with. This one cost $13 shipping included. The scales looked flashy in the listing, but cheap on the razor. Certainly nothing I'd want to shave with.

Ron it's been awhile since I read someones post but the results were not good. I believe they are Paki raors. At least some are I don't know if all of them are though.

I like the look of those razors but never thought of buying one ot shave with. I was trying to find a razor that had that shape blade but not nessicarily that dang long. i could shave my whole face in one swipe with that thing if it was curved right. Im pretty sure that the stel that it is made of is just a pot steel and almost certian that it hasent been hardened at all.

Ron, if you do decide to take this on(in the name of science of course) I would be sure to tell the owner that this is the only reason you are taking it and not to expect any positive results whatsoever.

That's for darn sure Kelly!

So Ron, if I send you my sweet Wolverine claws, would you charge per pair, per claw, or per blade to hone them?

I'm a little strapped for cash but I really need these suckers sharp.

All is clear with the edge of Todd's razor.
But is it possible to make something interesting from scales?

That might make a good back shaver for my brother. Assuming it could get sharp enough.
Kent