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  1. 08-04-2009, 01:52 AM #1
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    Hello,
    I am hoping you who are so wise in knowledge of straight razors can let me know if this was worth the $24 I dropped in an antique shop. Overall it looks to be in good condition and quickly removed the hair on my forearm. On one side of the tang there is an imprint of and says "kangaroo" and on the other side it says "Made in Germany / for F.Westpfal / New York" Sorry for the low quality photos, I could not figure out how to zoom in on the tang so it would be clear. Any information you might be able to provide would be appreciated as RAD kicks in full speed. Thanks for your time.
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  2. 08-04-2009, 02:15 AM #2
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    The bad news is I couldn't find it in the razor database. The good news is it isn't in the razors to avoid list. Looks to me like it should be a keeper though. You won't know until you get it sharpened and give it a try. Great find.

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    Antique shop finds spike my RAD more than anything! Congrats on a great find!

    I am not familiar with the brand but the condition looks Great!!
    “If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got.” (A. Einstein)
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    Great condition for this money.
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    Looks like you got a bargain.

    Enjoy

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    Looks like a nearly new razor to me. It should be a great shaver when honed.
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    F.Westfal, 1874-1928 Established in 1874 by Frederick Westfal on East Houston St., NY.
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