Thread: Razors I saw today

ok, I now have pics of the Electric, the Torrey and the Keen Cutter in a Flickr set:

razors - a set on Flickr

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The Electric Cutlery had no pin on the end opposite the end where the razor is attached (I read the FAQ but forgot most of it already, can ya tell?) but instead of a pin and a wedge it is glued together, and not done well. I intended to get a pic of that part but evidently did not.

The Torrey is very nice, and priced at $85

The Keen Cutter has mother of pearl on the tang, and almost looks like it is too wide for the scales - they bulge and almost warp. Not sure if this was a frankenrazor or if it is supposed to look that way. $45

But I passed on all of those and bought the Geneva Cutlery. It's plain but seems to be in decent shape. And for $20 there is plenty of room for honing and shaving practice without breaking the bank. I will take some pics of it tonight. It is definitely a study in simplicity.

Originally Posted by dixonge

ok, I now have pics of the Electric, the Torrey and the Keen Cutter in a Flickr set:

razors - a set on Flickr

Click around and embiggen...

The Electric Cutlery had no pin on the end opposite the end where the razor is attached (I read the FAQ but forgot most of it already, can ya tell?) but instead of a pin and a wedge it is glued together, and not done well. I intended to get a pic of that part but evidently did not.

The Torrey is very nice, and priced at $85

The Keen Cutter has mother of pearl on the tang, and almost looks like it is too wide for the scales - they bulge and almost warp. Not sure if this was a frankenrazor or if it is supposed to look that way. $45

But I passed on all of those and bought the Geneva Cutlery. It's plain but seems to be in decent shape. And for $20 there is plenty of room for honing and shaving practice without breaking the bank. I will take some pics of it tonight. It is definitely a study in simplicity.

Well I'd pass on that Electric one. Might be the lighting but it looks like some good hone wear at the toe, and all sorts of scratches like someone took rough steel wool to it. There's a tiny chip and it appears that there might be a slight frown (again, could be the lighting).

Torreys are great razors but that seems a bit pricey for me.

Keen Kutter looks like it could be a good razor with some proper scales. Genevas are also good razors and if that's the only one you purchased, I'm sure it will serve you well. Simple razors are great candidates for fancy scales.

Originally Posted by commiecat

Well I'd pass on that Electric one. Might be the lighting but it looks like some good hone wear at the toe, and all sorts of scratches like someone took rough steel wool to it. There's a tiny chip and it appears that there might be a slight frown (again, could be the lighting).

I like their logo, and I like engraving on the blade - just aesthetically. But yeah, not as good as I was remembering...

Originally Posted by commiecat

Genevas are also good razors and if that's the only one you purchased, I'm sure it will serve you well. Simple razors are great candidates for fancy scales.

It has plain black scales, not sure of the material.

One thing is for sure.... It is FUN hunting for razors "in the wild"!
One of my best ever shavers is an Abercrombie & Fitch 5/8 plain black scales Made in Germany blade that I bought for 20 bucks at an antique store this past Christmas Eve day 2009. Simple blade, non-descript, unassuming.... But a delight to use. Have fun hunting!