Thread: Info about this Bengall?

This is my first straight razor and my first post here at srp, the blade is a Bengall and it has been restored becouse the handle was in very bad condition. I would like to know what you guys think of it and if anyone have som information about the blade?

Thanks/ AR

Do you believe that TI handle with modern pins is the best option for the razor from first half of 19th century?

First, I have to say that I am shocked that no one hadn't already picked that username before now!

About the razor, Bengall's are very good razors so it should serve you well. I'm a little surprised that someone went to the bother of putting new scales on without putting a little more effort into cleaning up the blade. If you did it yourself, then I completely and apologetically withdraw that comment, especially if you are new to this!
You can find out more about them HERE and HERE.

I don´t care much that it got a newer and modern handle, for me it´s about the looks and i think it looks good. Even if its about 100 years of age between the blade and the handle. personally i think that just makes it cooler.

yea i was shocked that the username was free aswell. thanks for the bengall threads. It was not me who restored the knife.

Originally Posted by straightrazor

Even if its about 100 yers of age between the blade and tha handle.

Judging from that tang stamp I think it's older than that.

What age do you estimate the blade to be? The guy who sold it to me thought it was made in 1910-1920.

Originally Posted by straightrazor

thought it was made in 1910-1920.

He missed about 90-70 years

okay so so it could be somewhere before 1850? that´s cool

Originally Posted by Traskrom

He missed about 90-70 years

Something like that, give or take a year.

Hi AR,

If your Bengall is dialed in then I would say that you are very lucky to have one as a first razor. I use one of these in my rotation to the exclusion of razors I may want to try due to that it never fails to give me a wonderful shave. I also experience an excellent edge retention with the Swedish Bengalls.

It is very possible that almost nothing was done to the blade. Almost all the examples I have of this mark came to me with no rust and very minor tarnish, if any. I also stopped using oil on the one I store in the bathroom since it seems not to need any protection from regular environmental moisture. But since I believe them to be, as others have said, to be from the first half of the 19th century, it is not possible that they are stainless (as far as I can ascertain).

It is a rather heavy razor, be careful with the pressure and take your time or the smile will carve lashes out of your face (something that a rushed morning and my usual technique taught me).

It's possible that the TI scales provide a good balance for the blade. By the way, it is not clear from the picture, but the toe makes it seem somewhat hollow ground? All of mine are wedge or near wedge.

regards,
Torolf