Case Brothers straight - would love some help with information on this razor...
This is one of the razors I pulled from my fathers collection. He never shaved with it, just had in his collection of straights and folding pocket knives.
The Case, Case Brothers, Case XX and Tested were all favorites of his. Sadly, he passed away with any bit of history we might have had, locked in his head.
I've decided to have a go at cleaning it up, replacing the scales and getting into rotation.
But I would really like to know some history on the make, and model.
The edge is 2 5/8" from toe to shoulder, and the overall length, toe to pivot pin is 3 3/4". Blade is 11/16 and though it's a guess, I am going with half hollow. Scales, end to end are 4 3/4". So it's a bit smaller than most straights. The scales are metal lined.. feels like aluminum. The outside is half mother of pearl and half tortoise shell. The only blade marking is Case Brothers Little Valley.
The blade doesn't appear to have any rust, active or otherwise, but there is some surface discoloration. The edge as some very, very minor pitting that can't be seen without a loupe and to my less-schooled eye, looks like it would hone out with just a few passes. I haven't decided on a scale material but it won't be original.. the liners make for a project more complex than I am ready for.
I find the size appealing and there is a sentimental attachment to it.. hoping it isn't too far gone.
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