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    Default Antique Store finds: Mulcuto, Kropp, Ohio

    I recently picked up these three razors, and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me anything about them.



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    Front: Mulcuto Ex-tra
    Back: Mulcuto Werk / Solingen Germany
    I'm very curious about this one, especially the scales. Anyone know what they are? Are they the original scales? On the front, the pin near the blade looks a bit beat up, like it was replaced or something. And the scales are scraping the words on the handle too. This one had a lot of rust on one side of the blade. I did what I could with some 0000 steel wool and some Maas. Not too bad, might hit it with some more Maas before sending it out for honing.

    Front: Kropp
    Back: Made and Ground in Sheffield, Eng.
    This one looks brand new. No rust, very clean, and edge didn't appear to have any use.

    Front: Ohio Cutlery Co / Warranted
    Back: Blank
    From what I found this company made razors from 1919-1925
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    I shave with a spoon on a stick. Slartibartfast's Avatar
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    I like that kropp

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    You have quite an unimportant sounding username!
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    The Kropp should be from a maker called Osbourne, Garrett & Co.--if I remember correctly. They also made a number of other razors, including a Carrara I have; it's a great shaver, so I suspect your Kropp should be as well.

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    Those are some nice finds. Are you getting decent prices in antique stores?

    I've hit a few around me and the prices seem a bit higher than you can get on ebay. I know you are gambling a little with condition online, but the local ones aren't that great anyway.

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    I have a Kropp just like that one and it's an excellent shaver. Good find!

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    I thinkI paid $14 for the Ohio, and $20 each for the other two. A little more than I wanted to spend, but RAD kicked in and I had to have them.

    I paid $12 each for my first two antique store straights (#1 Hess and Curtin & Clark).
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    I also have a Kropp, its a great shaver and holds its edge very well. Congrats on the score
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