Thread: Modern Vs. Ancient Wedges

Originally Posted by GringoMexicano

Thanks for the details GeauxLSU...where did you pick up that Luer?

I picked two identical Luer razors on eBay for $40. These are the only Luers I've seen. Do you know any history about them?

I have nothing intellegent to add, maybe the GOINS has some information about them. A good looking french cutter, have to say.

Originally Posted by GringoMexicano

I have nothing intellegent to add, maybe the GOINS has some information about them. A good looking french cutter, have to say.

And cut it does. I sometimes go three or four days without shaving, and this mademoiselle plows through it not leaving a whisker standing.

But, what is "GOINS?"

Originally Posted by GeauxLSU

But, what is "GOINS?"

GOINS Encylopedia of Cutlery Markings,

Goins' Encyclopedia of Cutlery (Antique Knife & Razor) Markings

I have some vintage wedges such as W&Bs, Dewsnaps, Wostenholms, Jonthan Crookes. I also have what Wacker considers a wedge (the stosser model 4) and a Hart Steel. The Wacker wedge is actually much closer in grind to the Hart and my other 1/4 ground razors than to a true wedge or near wedge. All provide excellent clean close comfortable shaves. I have a number of highly regarded razors honed by folks that know what they are doing (Lynn, Sham, etc), and for what it is worth the first razor that has really impressed me as providing a shaving experience that is perhaps a cut above all the others is the Hart Steel.

Originally Posted by GringoMexicano

GOINS Encylopedia of Cutlery Markings,

Goins' Encyclopedia of Cutlery (Antique Knife & Razor) Markings

Thank you, sir!

I have a soft spot of the old Sheffield wedges. I shaved this morning with a mid 1800's W Greaves, 7/8 wedge and it is a sensational shaver.