Thread: Joseph Rogers and sons No. 6

I found un unexpected treat at the local flea market today. First thing I noticed was the Wade & Butcher coffin. After pulling the razor out all I could make out is Sheffield.
I nearly passed out when he said $9.00 I didn't bother to talk him down.

Of course i get home. And realize it's a Joseph Rogers and sons. Exactly like the one in this link
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...gers-sons.html

But unfortunately and the reason I didn't catch it right away is half the lettering is too light and the other half is double stamped. I am still trying to figure out the age. I searched every thread on the forums and every google link I could find. And I still can't pin it down for sure. Other than someone in the link I provided saying 1840-1850. But it seams older than that based on the monkey tail and shape. Please can anyone assist with getting the age within 10 Years? or confirm that it is the correct age?





unfortunately it has a small nick which will not be fun honing out.

Those little things will hone out VERY quickly, so don't worry about them. Nice find and a sweet price. Local scores are always fantastic.

i would say around 1870's

That's an excellent pick up. Don't tell anyone but Joseph Rogers IMHO shave rings around Wade and Butcher. With a little bit of TLC, that'll be a great shaver. I'd guess that it's between 1860 and 1891.

Congrats on an excellent local find! Aren't local finds just great?!

Originally Posted by johnmrson

That's an excellent pick up. Don't tell anyone but Joseph Rogers IMHO shave rings around Wade and Butcher. With a little bit of TLC, that'll be a great shaver. I'd guess that it's between 1860 and 1891.

I have to say I agree with you. I spent the last several hours honing the nick out with my Suehiro #1200 then followed up with a pyramid on a Norton 4/8, after a light strop I have to say it is very smooth. It passed the HHT with flying colors. Now to give it some time to see how long it holds the edge.

Also I will be starting a new post over in the workshop forum, linking back to here. As I have much work ahead of me on the rest of of the restoration.

Note to all readers of this thread: The HHT is a sharpness test that has many variables and is unreliable. Many people perform this test, had it fall but still get great shaves from the razor. The shave is the final test in sharpness and the only one that counts. The only people you will see mentioning the HHT in relation to honing razors are usually by newbies. This is not a slam to those that post their HHT results. I played with the test early in my honing journey. Jr and CarrieM found it amusing when it worked. It is a fun test but that is all it is worth regarding a shave ready edge.

Originally Posted by Joed

The only people you will see mentioning the HHT in relation to honing razors are usually by newbies.

That was the first time I have ever even tried the HHT just for giggles. and then followed up with "see how it holds an edge over time" which imply the shave test, which I haven't had time to do yet.

Originally Posted by Joed

This is not a slam to those that post their HHT results.

Interesting train of thought in these forums.

Nice razor! Rodgers are great! I think the HHT is most useful. I use it , the length of the blade, to determine when the bevel is set and I will move off of the 1000 stone!

Originally Posted by sidmind

Interesting train of thought in these forums.

That's what I keep thinking every time I see this beat to death topic come back up. For new guys especially, the HHT really doesn't do much usually except for set predetermined conclusions. I am thinking mid to late 19th Century as well. Both razor and scales look like they should clean up nicely. Roger's are generally excellent shavers.