Grabbed 3 new old razors, and would like to expand my knowlege of them.

[Cevulirn]

Group pic:


The top one is a Torrey... There's a nick in the blade, but I should be able to work it out.
TORREY RAZOR CO
Worcester, Massachusetts
ca 1858 - 1963




The second is another Greaves... Different stamps then my first though, so I'm not sure what time period it would come from.


The last says 'Old English' on the spine, and 'Packwood' in the shank. I really know nothing about its history. The scales have shrunk considerably, and the blade is either near wedge, or quarter ground.




Both the Greaves and the Old English are going to need some new scales. Guess I'm going to have to break out the table saw soon enough.

Also, I paid $50 for the three of em. I know they need some work, but I LIKE my big, heavy blades! So, how'd I do?

[baldy]

I think you did well. you could spend a little or a lot of time getting them to good shaving condition, depending on your personal taste.
Have fun.

[Cevulirn]

I'd really like to get some more information on the Packwood. I'd guess by the shape of the blade that its early 1800's, but I really can't find any informaton about the company except for 'Packwoods razor strops'.

[dave5225]

You did quite well . All three will make great shavers . You may want to think twice about rescaling the two old Sheffields . These razors are true antiques , and IMHO unless the scales are broken they should not be replaced . Check the restoration section for ways to clean and restore the old scales .