Thread: Vintage razors from my grandfather

I have RAD and I have not even started wet shaving yet, that can not be good right? Anyway I am a relatively new member and I have yet to get any gear and start to wet shave yet. I started this thread http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...t-shaving.html in the Beginners forum, Member Introductions sub-forum with photos of one of these but that thread did not get much attention in that forum.

My father and grandfather both Barbers Pops cutting 46 years now and Poppy 63 years of barbering at his passing, so when I decided to start wet shaving I asked my dad to look for any SR's he had lying around. So far he has found two razors and two barber hones, Razor 1 is a FAULTLESS, and Razor 2 is a Joseph Rodgers & Sons, please see pictures below. My plan is to order a wet shaving SR kit from SRD with a round point DOVO Astrale to learn with and then to use the FAULTLESS when it is finished being restored by gssixgun. I don't plan to do anything with the JR&S razor at this time, I want to get back to the US first.

Please check out these junky cellular phone camera photos, and please share any knowledge that you all have on either of these razors. I would also appreciate any input on getting the starter kit with the DOVO Astrale, I have not purchased yet but I plan to soon.

Lastly can someone tell me how to make the hyperlink above go away and be replaced with a word that is a link?



Razor 1 the FAULTLESS.

On the tang it says "Made in Germany for Van Benschoten Hardware Co."

Razor 2 the Joseph Rodgers & Sons.
The JR&S seems to be a smile shape is that going to be a problem for me in the future?

Once again Aloha SRP and I am glad to be here!

I never had any problems shaving with a smile. They shave a bit easier for me actually.

Both nice blades and being heirlooms, they're priceless! That Rogers is a honey!

the only smile you're going to have a problem with is that big grin, when those are cleaned up and shining, and you're shaving trying to keep a straight face.

Originally Posted by maddafinga

I never had any problems shaving with a smile. They shave a bit easier for me actually.

Both nice blades and being heirlooms, they're priceless! That Rogers is a honey!

Mahalo maddafinga! Priceless is correct even if valuations were allowed here on SRP I would not care. I am happy to hear that the swayback smiler should not be a problem.

Ed, great story. You'll feel great shaving with those old family heirlooms. Many congratulations!

In my other thread Scookum had recommended that I mute the point on the Faultless as to not due any harm to myself while I learn. I would like to know is this a permanent modification or can it be undone next time the blade is honed?

With the JR&S razor I don't know what I like more the razor or the box? I can not wait to see and shave with either of these razors. What do you think the scales on the JR&S razor are made from?

Originally Posted by dustoff003

I would like to know is this a permanent modification or can it be undone next time the blade is honed?What do you think the scales on the JR&S razor are made from?

Yes its permanent. Dont mute the tip. I would say the scales on your JR&S are made of Ivroy.

Originally Posted by TrilliumLT

Yes its permanent. Dont mute the tip. I would say the scales on your JR&S are made of Ivroy.

That was exactly the answer I was looking for, I shall not have the tip muted. I was kind of suspecting the scales on the JR&S were Ivory, I have not handled the razor though we are currently geographically separated.

Great story! good looking razor, looks like your well on your way! Enjoy those heirlooms.

[QUOTE=dustoff003;1040467]In my other thread Scookum had recommended that I mute the point on the Faultless as to not due any harm to myself while I learn. I would like to know is this a permanent modification or can it be undone next time the blade is honed?QUOTE] It honestly depends on who is doing the modification, and who is doing the honing the next time Since I have the razor in my hands, I can assure you that I can mute the point and it will be rather easy to hone the muting out whenever you decide to change it back...