Thread: My New razor

I don't think those thumb & forefinger notches or grooves are factory, which may make it uncomfortable. I doubt it's got a short tang really, it's just those grooves that would make it akward...or at least it appears like it would. With as thick as the tang looks, I'm sure the thumb groove could be ground out once the razor was de-pinned. It wouldn't take much material, but sure would make it a bit more tolerable.

That would seem to be a beard nullifier! It looks good! Hone it up and shave! you will get to like the notches! I promise! Or you can send it to ME! Nice!

Originally Posted by shooter74743

I don't think those thumb & forefinger notches or grooves are factory, which may make it uncomfortable. I doubt it's got a short tang really, it's just those grooves that would make it akward...or at least it appears like it would. With as thick as the tang looks, I'm sure the thumb groove could be ground out once the razor was de-pinned. It wouldn't take much material, but sure would make it a bit more tolerable.

Your right about the thumb and forefinger groves, They seem to be to far away from the handle adn i ended up not even using them

WR stands for William Regina or King William. He lived from 1765 to 1837 so that gives you a date range for the razor. It's more likely to be at the nearer end of the range. Double tumb notch tangs are pretty rare. Looking at the photos, it's hard to tell but it could have been reground at some stage. The short tail is indicative of it being around 1825. The early straights had very stubby tails. Nice find.

He lived from 1765 to 1837 so that gives you a date range for the razor.

That was the time of his life. But as King William IV, he was 1830-1837.
So, the stamp W(crown)R means, the razor was made during this period.
But it seems to me, the razor was reground.

Wow, I can't believe the amount of knowledge that there is on this forum. Thanks for the help