Thread: Two Pumas

I'm hoping my RAD isn't busted after this. I recently received a Puma 45 that my wife picked up while in Europe. Cute little razor that measures 7/16. Then I bought a Puma 18 off ebay that I took a shot on. I assumed it was 5/8 or 6/8 as there wasn't a size on the description and I didn't as the seller. When I opened the box and took it out of the coffin, I was floored. 15/16!!! I was not expecting this monster.

The big razor is in pretty good shape and I'm guessing it sat in someones drawer because it has tons of fine scratches along the spine. When the razor is open there are none below the scale line. So I hit it up with a little MAAS and now I wish I had take before pics. Still needs a little cleaning but I'm pretty happy with it.

I also suspect that it hadn't been honed so even though I'm very new to shaving and honing, I've been pleased with the results I've gotten on the stones. I went ahead and did a pyramid on the 4/8k and a few strokes on my new 12k superstone. It's now stropped and I'm going to try it out when I'm done posting.

As for the little fella, it came sharp and has some etching left to it and I'll try that one soon. Pics below!



I couldn't get them to rotate the way I wanted but I hope these are ok. I can try and take more later.

Nice, Puma are sweet razors.

Very nice. I favor the 7/16, in the range of my favorite size. Mr. Monster looks like you need two hands to shave with it. Good luck with that one.
The only thing my wife ever gave me was a divorce.

Again you are fortunate on two counts, wife and 15/16.

Wow, I never saw a Puma 18 before, thanks for sharing, now I know what will be my next quest

That little 18 looks like a nice blade

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

That little 18 looks like a nice blade

They sure are, trust me.

Bob

Hey, thanks guys. I honed it up a little, stropped it and it shaved nicely. I'll have to to a SOTD with it soon.

Nice razors....enjoy.

Love that 15/16! You've done well.