Thread: What is this??

Hey everyone. I've been using a straight for some time now, but since this is my first thread I suppose I am still a noob. Anyway, when I was back home over the holidays my father handed me a SR that he said was my great grandfather's. Considering what its been through over the years, its in decent shape (some surface rust, slight taper to the toe, cracked scales).

After sanding off some rust to see how it would take to a basic hone, I consulted Google to try and find more information about this razor, but to no avail. I'll try to throw some pictures up here tomorrow, but on the tang it says:

10 Columbia Razor Co.
Germany

The only result I found was from an older post by gentleman on here named Leighton, but I was unsuccessful at sending him a PM. If any of you guys (or girls) can provide me with any information about this straight, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

There is a leighton that frequents the B&B forum. Maybe that will prove helpful in your quest.

Originally Posted by rickboone

There is a leighton that frequents the B&B forum. Maybe that will prove helpful in your quest.

It's the same guy.

BTW, pics may help, and can also help determine if the razor is salvageable.

There was a Columbia razor made by the Columbia Cutlery Co. in Columbia Pennsylvania.

This may not be the same company because it was made in USA. Put up a pic for us.

Jerry

Welcome to SRP. A lot of USA distributors had razors made in Solingen with their names stamped on the tangs. No telling who made it AFAIK. If it is a vintage Solingen it is probably a good shaver if the condition is good.

Well here are the pics, but since I had to take them with my phone you're not gonna like the quality any more than I do.

An overall image


The tang. Like I said before, it says:
10 Columbia Razor Co.
Germany


The scales repaired with wire

I forgot that pictures aren't available anymore once I log off my online account where the pics are originally posted. If it happens again, you should be able to access them at the link below. Sorry about that.

closeuptang.jpg picture by m0ney75 - Photobucket