Thread: Vintage find

Hello everyone, a newbe here. I am in the process of purchacing a vintage razor and I wanted to find out what everyone thinks of it. The razor has stamped on it Wester Bros. NewYork Yankee No.7. Is it worth getting? I am paying $20 for it. Thanks guys

Welcome to SRP. The short answer is, it depends. If it is in good condition with full blade, little or no hone wear and no cracks or chips in the blade or scales (handles) then yes it probably is. If you can post a photo or two that would be advisable to get more informed opinions.

You will still need to have it honed by a pro if you intend to shave with it. You can find a honemeister in the SRP classifieds in the tool bar above who will perform that service for a nominal fee. See the link in my sig below for more great info and ask any questions you may have on the forums.

Here are the only pix I have of it. I am a tool and die maker by trade so I thought I would hone it myself. I own a very cheap razor that I honed and it seems to work but the blade has very low carbon so its pretty much a paper weight, lol. I have also been tossing around the idea of trying to make my own blade out of 01 tool steel.

I just bought these today. Razor is stamped Worchester Razor Co, Worchester Ma. Paid $15 for both

Sorry ktinch but can you post bigger pictures please. Also, Jimmy's advice about getting one razor honed by someone who knows what they're doing is good. Lets you know what you're aiming for. Good luck.

I am not able to post any larger pix but as soon as I get the Worchester, I will take some pix of it and post them.

Originally Posted by ktinch

Hello everyone, a newbe here. I am in the process of purchacing a vintage razor and I wanted to find out what everyone thinks of it. The razor has stamped on it Wester Bros. NewYork Yankee No.7. Is it worth getting? I am paying $20 for it. Thanks guys

As near as I can tell, that Wester Bros. looks to be a nice razor, maybe Yankees memorabilia? #7 was retired for the Mick---

No. 7 - RetiredFor Mickey Mantle

Leo Durocher

1929

Ben Chapman

1930-1931, 1934-1936

Jack Saltgaver

1932

Tony Lazzeri

1933

Jake Powell

1936-1938

Tommy Henrich

1939-1942

Roy Cullebine

1942

Billy Johnson

1943

Oscar Grimes

1944-1946

Dr. Bobby Brown

1946

Cliff Mapes

1949-1951

Bill Cerv

1951

MICKEY MANTLE

1951-1968