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10-26-2011, 08:25 PM
Oldradartech

BFR

I found this Big Fine Razor in an antique (junk) store a couple of days ago. The blade is 7/8, the spine is 3/16s. Heaviest razor I've seen yet. No makers or proof marks at all. When I started to give it the arm hair test, it started popping hairs before I got to the skin. This sucker is sharp! Shaves nicely, too, but I will have to get used to handling such a big razor...

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/IMAG0112.jpg
10-26-2011, 10:09 PM
dave5225

You did well . You lucky dog ! :tu
10-26-2011, 10:18 PM
Oldradartech

Thanks! Are unmarked razors common?
10-26-2011, 10:20 PM
ace

Nice find! I don't think you'll find it hard to get used to at all. The only place you'll find interesting at first is under the nose, but even that is eminently doable with some practice.
10-26-2011, 10:29 PM
Oldradartech

Ha! I finally have a straight shaving advantage! A mustache :)
10-26-2011, 10:31 PM
dave5225

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Originally Posted by Oldradartech

Thanks! Are unmarked razors common?

Not in my experience . In fact I don't think I ever had one . I suppose some would slip through without being stamped . If it's a good shaver , then it's a good razor . It doesn't really matter much , who made it . Considering the fact that you bought the razor at a antique store , and it was shave ready , without being advertized as such . I think there's a chance that a barber may have owned that razor .
10-26-2011, 11:09 PM
nun2sharp

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Originally Posted by Oldradartech

Thanks! Are unmarked razors common?

I have had or seen several unmarked vintage razors and they were good. I would stay away from anything newer that was unmarked.
10-27-2011, 12:22 AM
stimpy52

That's a "different" looking razor -- the tang is sort of short and fat, with no stabilizer, square at the heel.... do you suppose someone was experimenting in one of the shops? Of course, I won't be surprised if a dozen guys post pics of razors configured the same way. Just looks "different" to me.
10-27-2011, 01:08 AM
Oldradartech

I picked up this saber, 2 WH Morleys and a Bismarck. All are ( in my very limited experience) sharp enough to shave with now. All 4 were sitting together. This one just struck me as unusual, and unusually sharp.

Please note. It isn't a 'Saber' brand razor, but it is suitable to repel boarders...

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/IMAG0120.jpg
10-27-2011, 06:23 AM
Havachat45

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Originally Posted by Oldradartech

I picked up this saber, 2 WH Morleys and a Bismarck. All are ( in my very limited experience) sharp enough to shave with now. All 4 were sitting together. This one just struck me as unusual, and unusually sharp.

Please note. It isn't a 'Saber' brand razor, but it is suitable to repel boarders...

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/IMAG0120.jpg

MMMmmmmmm ....... if you don't want it, send it to me.....hehehehehe
10-27-2011, 10:29 AM
Servant4Christ

Nice case in the background *wink*
10-27-2011, 11:24 AM
bonitomio

Maybe you stumbled on a rare and unauthorised Duke Nukem weapon, like the BFG?
10-27-2011, 02:07 PM
Oldradartech

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonitomio

Maybe you stumbled on a rare and unauthorised Duke Nukem weapon, like the BFG?

Woe, haven't thought about that game in a long time! Thanks for the reminder!
10-27-2011, 02:10 PM
TwistedOak

Those look oddly familiar... I'm glad someone else on the forum picked them up because now I know they'll be put to use.
10-27-2011, 02:13 PM
Oldradartech

Small world, isn't it?
10-27-2011, 03:20 PM
TwistedOak

Yeah if that big one had any markings or indicators of manufacturer I probably would have bought it too... What are your plans with the WH Morley missing the tail?