Newbie needing a confidence boost

This is my first post. I have been exposed to the straight razor world for about a month now. I just purchase a DOVO All Stainless 5/8. I thought stainless might be a good choice for a beginner for maintenance reasons. That may be a flawed statment. So I have been reading a lot of posts in the this forum and was under the impression that if you can get your hands on a sheffield or older solingen blade that they are superior as to holding an edge to modern day razors. Atleast in the lower price range. So I went to a couple of antique shops today and picked up two razors. i was hoping some of my new board brothers could enlighten me to if I purchased well or not. I want to preface this with I want to use these not collect antiques.

The first razor I have not see anyone mention before. It is a Koeller & Schmitz "Fox" It has a "05" on the tang beside the name.
I purchased this for $35

The second razor is I think a Wade & Butcher Sheffield. I paid $20 for this one. I am sorry the pics are mixed. All help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.




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Those seem to be serviceable razors and should shave well.

Does anyone have any info on the Fox and were these purchases a decent buy or should I have paid less?

they look like a good buy,not much spine wear and plenty of steel,looks good to me.

Thanks man. Who is a good recommendation for getting my razors professionally honed.

Just go to the member services in the classifieds and choose one who has a good reputation (search around on the forum or ask a senior member via PM) or choose one close to you.

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Originally Posted by Hueyrunt

Thanks man. Who is a good recommendation for getting my razors professionally honed.

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what state you in,then we could help find a pro close by to send your razors to for honing

I think the W&B looks like its been reground hiding the hone wear but may be serviceable nonetheless. The stabiliser may be an issue too.

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Does anyone have any info on the Fox

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http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...Fox_Cutlery_Co.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...itz_Cutlery_Co.
Very reputable company.

Thanks to all. I'm located in Tennessee but I think I'm gonna get gssixgun to hone my razors. Heard he was a good choice.

Your vintage razors look like they should clean up well and shave well.

Your Dovo: if it's stainless steel, according to what I've read it will be harder to hone to a shaving edge, but will keep that edge longer. Definitely one you want to send out to a honemeister. Did you purchase it new, and if so, where did you purchase it from? If it's new, unless it came from Straight Razor Designs or Vintage Blades LLC, it may only have a factory edge, which won't be good enough for a comfortable shave.

Looks like you've gotten your hands on two pretty good razors there. Once they're honed up, you should be in great shape!

Best of luck

they look pretty decent from the photos....good luck on getting them shave ready...dont forget to share some pics with us if you get them restored :)

pretty razors, I am pretty sure you got your moneys worth in those two.

I hope someone has hones big enough for that Fox... Judging by the razor you put in the pic for size reference, it's enormous!

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Originally Posted by HNSB

I hope someone has hones big enough for that Fox... Judging by the razor you put in the pic for size reference, it's enormous!

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I am giant. That was a joke. I didn't realize it was in the background.