Joseph Rodgers

I picked up a No.6 Joseph Rodgers and sons yesterday from my favorite second hand shop. Is this a fairly common razor? I paid $10.00 for it and the razor appears to be decent condition. While I do collect a few razors I've yet tried shaving with one. That will be my next venture. This No.6 measures at 7/8's and is 1/4 inch on the back of the blade. The handle is common, nothing fancy, and appears to be an early plastic or celluloid. Now, looking at the etch, that no.6 might actually be an address #. Any info input would be appreciated. Thank you, Bull

All Joseph Rodgers razors are very good. And $10 is very good price. My congratulations.
Here and here you can find some info about this well known company.

Manah, thank you for your input. Looking further under a lit magnifying glass, I found lightly inscribed in the handle, "Alinis/145/35". Could possibly have been the maker's name and production number of a lot. Don't know for sure. Bull

any scratches on the scales are probably from the owner.
the no.6 is probably part of the company's address on norfolk street.
you should post some pictures.

You should also look in the Member Services area and choose a honemeister. Send one or two of your razors to get a good edge. This is the absolute best way to start using your straight razors. Trying to get one keen enough to use is a real skill and you really need an example you can compare to so you'll know when you're getting close. That's why I would send 2. Keep one unshaved with to compare with your own honing progress and use the other to shave with working on your shaving technique.