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I went out antique shopping today when I came across this little treasure. I have been wanting a Puma for quite some time now and finally had a bit of luck today. I'm not sure of the specifics of this Puma. If any of you have any input on what I've found it would be much appreciated! Thankyou!
You found a good razor there. If you got it at a good price so much the better. One way or the other it looks really good. If you have it professionally honed it will make a great shaver.
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Originally Posted by sharpshavefun007
I'm ready where are they!:) That is one great find, I dunno what you paid but I am sure it will be well worth it.
I apologize. I'm a newbie.
Man, that's junk!! Wanna sell it?:shrug:
Hahahaha! It is pretty ugly huh! Yeah I would sell anything for the right price.
Can anyone tell me what the plastic ring around the tang is called, I think it has a nice feel to it. What does the number 39 represent? From what I researched this Puma could have been made in the 1930's. Anybody?????????
i call it condom since it's rubber and protects the shank.
the no.39 refers to the model. puma is fairly consistent with them i.e. every model corresponds to particular grind.
this one is something like half hollow if i remember mine correctly.
I am kicking myself... less than a month ago I came across a Puma razor, in such perfect condition that it looked literally brand new. I had never heard of the Puma brand, and thought that it must be a cheap and nasty number that was not worth the $15 Australian that the guy was asking for it.
DamnDamnDamnDamn.
I see what looks like only 1 honing job on this Puma. Do you think it was done by the maker's of the razor? It looks new.
actually i don't think you can tell how many times the razor was honed post factory if at all, and I don't know why it matters. it is either good to shave or it isn't and needs to be honed :p
A catalogue by Puma is in the Wiki's help files section.
thats a sweet find. pumas are some of the best that ever came out of germany or anyplace else for that matter . enjoy it she will no doubt be a very fine shaver
Excellent, excellent razor and a great find. What makes you sure that it has been honed before? Because from the look of the blade and the fact that it still has the tags on it, the razor could actually be new.
The "barbas tres dure" designation is something that you don't find on many Pumas too. I don't know if it means a different grade of steel or a different grind or something else entirely, but I think it is only etched on some Pumas and definitely makes this one more desireable.
Congrats! I'm jealous!!
would rubbing alcohol destroy the goldwash on the blade ?
No. I always give mine a dip in alcohol if a SR is not new (I have bought only one new) or if I'm working on someone elses blade. Just remember, alcohol strips ALL oils from the blade and leaves it subject to oxidation/rust. After you give it a bath (I use about a 30 second soak), oil it down all over with your favorite oil to protect it. Just wipe it down before use, petroleum can irritate the skin.
I have heard that the metal polish MAAS will take the goldwash off, so keep that in mind.
Xcellent PumaPorn........, I'm feeling a little warm
I have sword oil. I use it on razor's i do not use. I didn't know I should oil all my razor's even the one's I use? This is okay for all razor's?
Oiling your SR will not hurt it. Just wipe it down before you strop or use it.
[QUOTE=gugi;524879]i call it condom since it's rubber and protects the shank.
:roflmao:roflmao:roflmao:roflmao:roflmao Good one!
Very lucky find! I have had one similar, and it was an excellent shaver. Yours looks near new to mint; hard to tell without very closeup and well lit pictures. I am sorry I sold my Puma-hang on to yours! A professional honing is almost mandatory for a blade of that quality.
I've never seen a bad performing Puma. They are all great razors. They are among the best out there. That's vintage stuff. I don't know about the new stuff.