Thread: My grandads stuff. Vintage I guess.

And who says grandparents can't be cool? Be sure to thank him for what is a start into shaving that most of us here can only wish we had.

Originally Posted by TwistedOak

That is a beautiful razor and the strop looks to be in perfect shape! I wish I had family heirlooms like that!

Thanks, I am sure he has a safety razor somewhere... maybe even a brush... I'll keep looking in my loft.

Originally Posted by Martin103

Welcome to SRP Mate!
Thats a fine looking razor,the condition looks very nice as well. That said the trademark "GOTTA" belongs to
Grah & Plumacher from Solingen Germany.
It was first registered from the trademark office in 1924, so your razor is probably from around 1930 give or take a few. As far as the strop im not sure but it could be from Astra the maker of double edge blades perhaps russian if i remember correctly.
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Thanks Martin. Interesting to have a bit of knowledge about the razor, much appreciated.

Originally Posted by cudarunner

Martin! I thank you my friend!

I knew that you would come through for this young man!

Yeah he was quick wasnt he!

Originally Posted by RezDog

Family razors are great. I started when I was very young with my great grandfathers razor. I wish that I had not caved to peer pressure and stopped using it for many years. I'm back with it now and sticking to it. I wish you well in your entry into straight razor shaving. It's a nice razor and should last you the rest of your life.

Thanks, I do hope it lasts my lifetime.

Originally Posted by straightshooter1911

And who says grandparents can't be cool? Be sure to thank him for what is a start into shaving that most of us here can only wish we had.

I sadly cannot, I never got to meet my grandfather as he passed away before I was even born. Sad, but I am sure he was a good man.

Originally Posted by mate

I sadly cannot, I never got to meet my grandfather as he passed away before I was even born. Sad, but I am sure he was a good man.

Personally I'd say he was a Great Man! Look at the genes he passed onto you! Seems like a nice payback to learn The Ancient Art of Shaving With a Straight Razor that he once practiced!

Using the same razor that he did is Frosting on the Cake!