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05-12-2015, 02:37 AM #1
Two Old Pieces of Italian History
Since Tom showed off his A. Sanelli, so he wanted to see the straights I have from Italy. They aren't as wide as his blade but they are nice & when I hone them, I bet they will be excellent shavers! The first one is a Lorenzo Bianda Firenzi & the next one is a Fratelli Cella Milano.
I got these awhile back on the bay & I still haven't done anything to them yet. The Lorenzo Bianda Firenzi had a cracked scale, so I will either fix them or look to see if I have some scales for it. If not, I will make some nice scales for it.
Here's the Lorenzo Bianda Firenzi:
Next is the Fratelli Cella Milano:
I cannot find any information on either of the two. To me, they appear to be of very good quality straight razors & I will be replacing the scales on the Lorenzo Bianda Firenzi or making some, then I will hone both. The Fratelli Cella Milano has a final horizontal grind at the edge of the blade which is unusual but I like it. In the pic, it looks like the Fratelli has a nick on the blade near the heel but that is a flaw in the photo. There is no nick on the blade. Both blades are 13/16" wide! I love the Fratelli Cella Milano & the jimping on it.Last edited by engine46; 05-12-2015 at 03:42 PM.
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05-12-2015, 01:20 PM #2Senior Member
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hmmmmm.... fratelli......isnt that the family from the goonies?
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05-12-2015, 02:08 PM #3Razor Vulture
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AHA!...........................
So, I wonder if Lorenzo Bianda of Firenze (Florence) was the maker of the first one, or a dealer?
The M and C in the maker's mark. I wonder what those mean?
I DO have a big reason for wondering about this!
It would seem that Fratelli Cella was a dealer in Milan as that one is marked 'Solingen'.
Lovely blades!
Last edited by sharptonn; 05-12-2015 at 03:17 PM.
"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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05-12-2015, 02:51 PM #4It's bloodletting with style! - Jim
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Two very nice finds. I really like the Fratelli. Really interesting shape.
May your lather be moist and slick, the sweep of your razor sure, and your edge always keen!
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05-12-2015, 03:10 PM #5Senior Member
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reminds me of the ERN ATOR
Originally Posted by KindestCutOfAll
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05-12-2015, 03:16 PM #6Razor Vulture
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Indeed, it does! Originally Posted by silverloaf
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I rest my case.
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05-12-2015, 03:43 PM #7
Yes, that one is my favorite of the two! Originally Posted by KindestCutOfAll
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05-12-2015, 03:44 PM #8
That IS very interesting Tom! Originally Posted by sharptonn
AHA!...........................
So, I wonder if Lorenzo Bianda of Firenze (Florence) was the maker of the first one, or a dealer?
The M and C in the maker's mark. I wonder what those mean?
I DO have a big reason for wondering about this!
It would seem that Fratelli Cella was a dealer in Milan as that one is marked 'Solingen'.
Lovely blades!sharptonn likes this.
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05-12-2015, 04:18 PM #9Razor Vulture
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Indeed, what is more interesting is that this razor was stamped for a dealer in Chicago! Originally Posted by engine46
Yet, I seem to have bought it from France!
Last edited by sharptonn; 05-13-2015 at 02:42 AM.
jmabuse likes this."Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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05-12-2015, 11:12 PM #10
[QUOTE=sharptonn;1495048]Indeed, what is more interesting is that this razor was stamped for a dealer in Chicago!
Hmmmmm, so that straight was made for a Company! I wish there was more information in my books on straights from Italy but unfortunately there isn't, kinda like French straight's. There is hardly any information on them at all.sharptonn likes this.
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