Thread: Couple of additions to the collection

The Wade has one of the best engraving I've ever seen on a straight razor.

I'm really amazed.

Originally Posted by Thaeris

The Wade has one of the best engraving I've ever seen on a straight razor.

I'm really amazed.

Yes, I noticed that as well, never seen anything like that before. There's no England stamp on the tang, so it's pre-1900 I assume, which also makes the condition of the engraving even more interesting. It also in superb condition!

You've got some very nice razors there! I'm all envy. The Carbo Magnetic, King Cutter and W&B all look fabulous.

Thank you kindly, gentlemen.

The W&B has quickly turned into one of my favourites and will be getting new scales once i find some nice buffalo horn to make some. It shaves as nicely as the engraving looks. I assumed it was from before 1900 but I have no clue as to how old exactly.

I'll keep posting in here over the weeks and months and years to come as the collection gets bigger.

Nice collection! The RAD gets everyone.. Got 3 this weekend... I went to a vintge store
had about 12 razors! All great! So i choose 5 and ask the guy... How much... 450$ ... The old guy was not dumb! He was like... You took 2 w&b, double ducks and a Torrey... I know about razors son!
Hehehehe! Old guy knew his shit! Lol i only got 2 razors and he worked the price pretty good

Nice collection! Different grinds, sizes and makers! This should really help you decide what you ‘prefer’!

I have that same Griffin #60 and it’s not a good nor decent nor a great shaver, it’s a Fantastic Shaver! It takes a wickedly sharp edge off of the Norton 8K and is outstanding off of the Naniwa 12K!!

The scales are modern plastic (I do believe) anyway pick up some 3M Lens and Hard Plastic Cleaner at a auto supply store. It will work wonders on those scales! I still have a product that seems to have been discontinued and it’s called Bumper Black.

I found a review of a newer and better product. What I like about the review is that the reviewer had used the older product so it was a really valid comparison!

Here’s the review:

Black Again Plastic Cleaner Protector - webBikeWorld

Here’s where to order online if you can’t find it locally!

Black Again plastic and trim restorer and protectant

Sanfte Rasur, mein Klingenbruder!

(Smooth Shaving My Brother In Blades)

I have come to the realization that I don't have any particular preference for grinds or size, I like them all

I'll look into that plastic restorer, thanks.

Man, that Griffon is my fave of the bunch! What a nice example!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Man, that Griffon is my fave of the bunch! What a nice example!

Tom,

My Griffon #60 was a very old and good friend's grandfather's! I got it with the original coffin case! OH! If anyone is wondering about the (Carbo Magnetic) 'thing' just place a paper clip on the spine and see 'if' it falls off!!

Both my Griffin and my Allan Arthur were advertised truthfully as being magnetic. Tough to hone without demagnetizing the blade, to say the least...