Old razors

I just bought a Johnson razor from Olivia and one reason I chose this one is because of its age (between 1818 - 1850) I just love the thought of using a razor that was probably once owned by someone who wore a top hat every day! It shaves great too.

It is kind of a kick to think about that isn't it? Cool razor. :)

Nice old razor made by George Johnson (1810 - 1855).
Most likely the razor was reground.

I got a sample of shave cream called "Churchill" too I tried it this morning with my Tabac soap.Nice cream. The blade of the Johnson feels a bit stiffer than it looks I will have to go a bit lighter with it in future 'cause I gave myself a bit of razor burn which is something I don't get very much of at all with the straights.The blade edge,I must add, was smooth so it wasn't that which gave me the discomfort.

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Originally Posted by manah

Nice old razor made by George Johnson (1810 - 1855).
Most likely the razor was reground.

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Ah! thanks for the info. I was just copying what I've read elsewhere.

I like the older ones myself. Just seems to have a touch of individuality to them. Newer blades look more mass produced...

Charlie

I know what you mean. I've got one with "Grand Prize, St Louis 1904"
etched on the blade. I always wonder who brought it home from the World's Fair and who's owned it since.
It definitely adds to the pleasure of the shave

goshawk

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Originally Posted by DwarvenChef

I like the older ones myself. Just seems to have a touch of individuality to them. Newer blades look more mass produced...

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I 've not got a new one yet but I intend to get at least one, a T.I. the one with the snakewood scales and barber's notch.I'm glad I decided to forget about the 7 day set idea and get 7 (ok then at least 7 :D ) different razors. I'm at number 5 so far.

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Originally Posted by charlie762

I 've not got a new one yet but I intend to get at least one, a T.I. the one with the snakewood scales and barber's notch.I'm glad I decided to forget about the 7 day set idea and get 7 (ok then at least 7 :D ) different razors. I'm at number 5 so far.

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Seven day sets are cool, but it's better to have a 365 day compilation. :D

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Originally Posted by goshawk

Charlie

I know what you mean. I've got one with "Grand Prize, St Louis 1904"
etched on the blade. I always wonder who brought it home from the World's Fair and who's owned it since.
It definitely adds to the pleasure of the shave

goshawk

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I love things etched on blades but I'd be concerned that it would fade with cleaning.My Flic 7/8ths. has something inside a diamond that is now unreadable.To think Charles Dickens had about twenty years of life left if my Johnson was made in 1850.

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Originally Posted by charlie762

I just love the thought of using a razor that was probably once owned by someone who wore a top hat every day!.

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You could get one from Doc and have the same effect!

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Originally Posted by charlie762

I love things etched on blades but I'd be concerned that it would fade with cleaning.My Flic 7/8ths. has something inside a diamond that is now unreadable.To think Charles Dickens had about twenty years of life left if my Johnson was made in 1850.

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Use Maas or an equivalent on a Qtip and work around the etching. Fading is inevitable - the etching on my old "American's Choice" Wolstenholme is largely illegible now - but it can be minimized by avoiding unnecessary wear.

That Johnson is a great looking razor, It is satisfying to look at one of your razors and consider that it was around when Franklin was looking for the Northwest Passage, or when the first spikes were driven on the transcontinental railways.

May we each live as long as our oldest razor!

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Best Regards

goshawk