My Old Johnson

Here is the oldest razor I have. It is a Johnson but without the typical hammer and stars.
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Very nice. What year/s do you think it was made?

man, i was worried for a minute from the title...

but seriously, isn't it amazing that a razor could be made to survive so long and still be functional and elegant?

Not too sure I'd want anyone to see my old "johnson". ;)

Bob

Now dang it Bob !!
If I can step away from the temptation,, you could have,,,,:rofl2:

That razor would be a privilege to shave with,,,:beer2:

My guess is that it is from the very early 1800's.

and I apologize for starting down that path.

I have been converted from a new, shiny razor fan to a vintage fan...sheffield so far....and the ones i have just have a different feel on the face than even some of my favorite new ones. I wonder sometimes if there's a scientific explanation (like perhaps weight), or if it is just the mystique of using a finely crafted implement.

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Originally Posted by Hirlau

Now dang it Bob !!
If I can step away from the temptation,, you could have,,,,:rofl2:

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Originally Posted by Haroldg48

and I apologize for starting down that path.

I have been converted from a new, shiny razor fan to a vintage fan...sheffield so far....and the ones i have just have a different feel on the face than even some of my favorite new ones. I wonder sometimes if there's a scientific explanation (like perhaps weight), or if it is just the mystique of using a finely crafted implement.

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I have accumulated quite a few older Sheffields. I have no idea why they feel so nice to shave with. At 8K they are pretty darn nice, give them a coticule edge and they are so nice. I think everyone should have one in their rotation.

It's bringing back & using a piece of history,,,, that's the allure for me.

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Originally Posted by Hirlau

Now dang it Bob !!
If I can step away from the temptation,, you could have,,,,:rofl2:

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Is true but could never step away usually.

Being serious for a moment though, I'd agree with "That razor would be a privilege to shave with". Nothing like shaving with a piece of history and the older the better.

Bob

Hey Rez, that looks in remarkably good shape, did you do much work on it ?

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Originally Posted by bongo

Hey Rez, that looks in remarkably good shape, did you do much work on it ?

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I soaked the scales in oil and used WD-40 and steel wool then Mothers and steel wool. I did go through quite a bit of elbow grease. I have been picking at it a little here and there trying to decide when I was done and how much was enough. For the age of it the pitting is remarkably shallow. It would have been an easy go to sand it off and put a polished finish on it but I did not think it suited this blade.