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11-10-2013, 07:46 AM #1Junior Member
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WOW...I think I scored a good one!
My wife had an idea that she had stashed away one of her great uncles SR from his barber shop. We had a dig around through family heirlooms and pictures...and low and behold I found a keeper!! And its not just my wife I will keep.
New in the original box, wrapped in original paper, no water damage...and yes still has oil on the blade. 5/8"
It would almost be a shame to use it...but why let it sit around??
Thoughts?
Thanks again,
O
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11-10-2013, 07:55 AM #2Senior Member
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Hone it and use it. 5/8"?
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11-10-2013, 08:05 AM #3Junior Member
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Thanks...
5/8" is what it says on the box.
I think from the lil' test I did it only needs a stropping.
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11-10-2013, 09:43 AM #4Predictably Unpredictiable
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Nice find. Most NOS razors need to be honed but you never know.
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11-10-2013, 12:48 PM #5Historically Inquisitive
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Great find indeed! the box is pretty cool as well, use it its made as a tool, its been hiding long enough.
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11-10-2013, 04:00 PM #6barba crescit caput nescit
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Great find...they don't come any better than that!!!!
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11-11-2013, 02:49 PM #7Senior Member
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Brilliant discovery! I say shave away with it. It's not gonna do any good laying in another drawer for the next 20 years!
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11-11-2013, 07:20 PM #8Senior Member
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Nice score, use him and take care of that nice razor
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11-11-2013, 07:58 PM #9Who's that guy think he is...
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I have a 6/8 Kropp and it is an outstanding shaver. I vote for using it. Hope you will find that smiling blade lets you maneuver through some of the tough spots on your neck with ease!
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11-14-2013, 08:53 AM #10Junior Member
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I finally got around to stropping it over some canvas then finished it off on a slick neo paddle...wow I have to say I am very impressed. It's over a half a century and gives a very nice shave.
I still have to have a few more rounds for us to get better acquainted...but I think it'll will be my primary blade.
Thanks again to everyone for the advice on "givin it a go"
O
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