Thread: In a steamer trunk since 1936

These are two of nine razors that were my great granddads. They havebeen stored in a steamer trunck sinc his death in an auto accident in June 1936. Hope to start using them soon.

WOW!!!! Very cool. They might even still be sharp

Wow, 9 razors What a treasure! When you have them honed, use them with respect. I'm sure that your great grandfather would be proud knowing that you are using tools that he'd spent hard earned money for and had cared for so carefully knowing that with care, they would last many a lifetime beyond his.

Sanfte Rasur, mein Klingenbruder!

(Smooth Shaving My Brother In Blades)

Originally Posted by rodb

WOW!!!! Very cool. They might even still be sharp

Rob, my Scoutmaster gave me his Father's, brother's and brother in laws straights and none had touched a hone nor a strop in over 50 years and with a good stropping All would shave, not the greatest shave but very decent.

All had been stored dry with no oil. So it is quite possible that with a good stropping, they are still sharp enough to shave.

With that said, I'd strop and see, but to get the best shave I'd have them honed.

That is a very good find. Most people would be lucky to have and use one heirloom razor so having nine is a great stroke of luck. Treasure them.

Bob

I have given this advice many times but here goes again.

Unless you already have experience with straight razors, do not use your family heirlooms for practice for learning shaving, honing, or restoration. The likelihood of breaking one or more of them is too high.

Buy a decent shave ready razor from the SRP classifieds or from someone you trust and learn with that. Keep your Grandad's razors safe!

Very great find !!!

If you'd like, you could add your razors to THIS thread.

I find it amazing that the contents of the steamer trunk were kept intact for so long. You've got a family time capsule there.

I've had about 300 razors pass through my hands and I've had three or four that just needed stropping. It doesn't happen often but it does happen!!!

Originally Posted by cudarunner

Rob, my Scoutmaster gave me his Father's, brother's and brother in laws straights and none had touched a hone nor a strop in over 50 years and with a good stropping All would shave, not the greatest shave but very decent.

All had been stored dry with no oil. So it is quite possible that with a good stropping, they are still sharp enough to shave.

With that said, I'd strop and see, but to get the best shave I'd have them honed.

That is absolutely awesome. What a catch. Keep them safe? Yes, but they are meant to be used. At least a few anyway. Wow!


Mike