Thread: Need help identifying antique razor

I have been in search for a vintage straight razor for a while now I was just at an antique store and purchased one. It was in fairly good shape and only 18 dollars so I went ahead and bought it. I have no idea what brand it is though or where it's from. So far no online sources have helped me identify it either.
It is a half hollow grind, spike point, 5/8. The only identification is "SERVICE" inscribed on the tang.

Anyone know what this might be? Worthy of getting it honed and rescaled?

Welcome to SRP! Nice razor in what appears to be bone. You can give it a wipe down with Neetsfoot oil to clean it up a little unless there is damage I can't see. I can't help with info on the razor, other members may be able to assist though. I would say, get 'er honed by someone with experience and then see where you may want to go. I like leaving my razors as original as possible, some even have one scale in horn and a replacement in wood. I have enough in pristine condition that this doesn;t bother me and I rather like having the history evident. Good luck with your new vintage razor. Oh, I do have some w/ minimal info stamped on them and they are really good shavers.

I have a thing for bone scales, and from what I can see it's a keeper as-is. And, as Joed said, get it honed and see how you like it. Looks good from here!

thank you guys, very helpful- making me feel good about my purchase already.

Anyone else know anything about who made the blade?

Originally Posted by kentuckyshaver

Anyone else know anything about who made the blade?

Sorry , but the word "service" isn't much to go with . The good news is that you have what looks to be a high quality razor , with next to no hone wear , sporting bone scales . The blade also has a nice smile . Please don't mess it up with amateur honing attempts . Send it to someone who really knows how to hone a razor . From what I can see of those scales , they appear to be in very good condition . I don't understand why you would want to replace them .

It looks quite ServiceAble, as-is ! Give it a go!

Originally Posted by kentuckyshaver

I have been in search for a vintage straight razor for a while now I was just at an antique store and purchased one. It was in fairly good shape and only 18 dollars so I went ahead and bought it. I have no idea what brand it is though or where it's from. So far no online sources have helped me identify it either.
It is a half hollow grind, spike point, 5/8. The only identification is "SERVICE" inscribed on the tang.

Anyone know what this might be? Worthy of getting it honed and rescaled?

You might send the pictures to Manah, he's a genius about razor identification! Also, if there are any identifying marks on the back side, get pictures of those too!! He'll want as much ID as possible!!

Good Luck! Nice looking razor!