Thread: Antique razor case.

Found an interesting Antique razor case at the antique mall yesterday. It had 9 razors in it all were junk but couple, there was a somewhat decent W&B with the engraving on the blade that reads, "you lather well, il shave well". I will probably restore this one, a couple others are decent enough I think I will let my boys restore them as it will be no loss if they mess up.

I paid 60$ for it which was pushing it in my opinion of the value, but I am excited about using it as a template for making one like it out of exotic wood.

I might even restore it, does anyone know anything about the " paper leather " that was used on it? Is their a modern source for something that looks similar?

Nice find(s).

I found a source of embossed reptile paper for cheap. I am ordering a couple of colors of it, and will either restore this one or make another just like it.




Edit: I just ordered 3 sheets 24x36. Gold, brown and red crocodile pattern.

Think long and hard before destroying. That's a very nice thing you have there. Is there a local museum with a restorer near you that you could take it to?

Originally Posted by AlanII

Think long and hard before destroying. That's a very nice thing you have there. Is there a local museum with a restorer near you that you could take it to?

No I live in nowhere America. more than likely I will build another one just like it using this one as a template.
That and I am not rich and can't afford to pay someone else to do work I have the skill and time to do.

I don't think I coud describe properly how excited I would have been about finding something like that. haha That is really neat! I live in nowhere America too, and have yet to find a single razor or razor associated item within an hours drive. Figuring fuel in, means my searches are limited to the surrounding 20 mile radius...of which I still have no luck. But, congrats to you on a really cool find. I hope to see the finished replica someday!

Originally Posted by sidmind

No I live in nowhere America. more than likely I will build another one just like it using this one as a template.
That and I am not rich and can't afford to pay someone else to do work I have the skill and time to do.

Go for it, and good luck. Look forward to seeing the results.

Of course, the second I say I'd like to find one, I see four on Ebay. It's like they KNOW...Anyways, to make you feel better about putting out the sixty bucks, I thought I'd let you know, that most of the one's on Ebay look like they might go for around that, sans razors. So if Ebay is any indicator, you done real good with that purchase.

Very cool! I'm pumped to see what you end up with.

Sid - I have a razor box exactly like yours. I completely disassembled it for the same reasons you did. I wanted to replace the old paper covering but never found the appropriate material. Now, you seem to have located what looks to be just the ticket. Please let us know some details of how that paper works out for you. Thanks for the information about where you found it.

Regards - Walt