Thread: Which antique razor for you?

That's actually a good question and I don't really know.

Perhaps rather than a particular make of razor, a razor used by a great historical figure. Imagine being able to shave with an antique straight that was own and used by George Washington.

I'd have to say Bengall for me. I don't know why but there's something about them that I really admire. For me they are simple, plain, humble, easy to hone, reliable and always give me a great shave.

My favourites are 6/8 square point and 6/8 round point. One day I will get a 7/8.

And look what arrived for me today (Thanks Marty, it really is in nearly mint condition):

Originally Posted by ben.mid

An original 8/8 Henckels Friodur, square tip, smooth spine. Not one of the regrinds, as good as they are.

This one would defiantly be in the running but as I have already tasted the fruits of numerous vintage blades this will never be a question I would answer. Here's a 7/8's Father's Day gift I received a few years ago.

Originally Posted by Joed

This one would defiantly be in the running but as I have already tasted the fruits of numerous vintage blades this will never be a question I would answer. Here's a 7/8's Father's Day gift I received a few years ago.

Very nice looking razor, Joe! And I'm sure it's even sweeter because of how you got it...

It was an Otto Deutsch (with black handles) but I just picked one up on ebay for 22$. Couldn't believe it! Waiting for it to get here to shine up and hone.

Some sort of ivory scaled Sheffield would be it for me.

I'd love to get my hands on a Mappin & Webb and a Puma. It seems to be an uphill battle for me; the former are fairly rare, and the latter sell very quickly when posted in the classifieds.

See that question just has too many facets to it

If I was picking for the best shaver it would be the Mystical Magical Mack



But heck that is only a 4/8 razor, so if I had to keep only one razor how long could that little tiny piece of steel last????

So on the practicality issue, I would have to pick an 8/8 as it would last a lifetime..

So it would probably be my "Night Stalker" #14 Filarmonica Doble Temple or something very close to that




See just to many variables to narrow it down to just one, so I guess after thinking it through I am keeping them all

Let me try a few more and get back to you.............

There are just so many wonderful old shavers out there!!! DD, C-Mon, Boker, Puma, Genco, Waterville, Cadman, Koeller, Hess and on and on

Have fun,

Lynn

Originally Posted by Frankenstein

I'd have to say Bengall for me. I don't know why but there's something about them that I really admire. For me they are simple, plain, humble, easy to hone, reliable and always give me a great shave.

I love my Bengalls too, I started with 1 about 6 weeks ago, bought another on Ebay, and had it restored, and bought another with my restored making 5 razors 3 of which are Bengalls