Thread: I shall call him... Mini-Me! *dun*dun*

Probably the smallest straight razor I have ever seen, it is perfectly proportionate to the typical Sheffield wedge just on a much smaller scale, like 1:3. Marked "Wells, 431 Strand" on the tang and having genuine tortoiseshell scales, I presume it to be a late 1800s production razor.

I did hone it which was actually quite easy to do though I couldn't quite get the bevel set right out to the tip. It was more difficult to strop because it was so light and while shaving I could barely do two small strokes before the blade was just overflowing with lather.

I honestly can't see anyone actually using this razor for a full shave. I have several examples of other travel razors but this one is just on another scale smaller and feels more like a toy to be honest.





More photos in this imgur album.

that is a rather flash mini for sure.
I love how it is all to scale

these are Corn Razors is my understanding
I have a wee rat also, it is a KRUSO Wedge

I have a messed up set of mini Mappin and Web razors that are in pieces, and some of them are less than desirable. I presume the same size. I could;t figure out why anyone would make a seven set of travel razors. When I get to them there will be three or four survivors. I though they were going to be full sized, and though some of the blades that could not be used could just have the scales reused however they are too small. I am intrigued by the little razors. That one looks like it has pretty amazing little scales. I also like the St. James of London products.

Very nice. The smallest razor that I have is 2 1/4 inches long. The small razors are nice for detail work. What is the size of that one. Looks like it is maybe 1 1/2 inches.

That is an interesting blade, but like you mention I don't see it being very useful. Maybe just for trim work?

Would work good for trimming sideburns, neckline, or moustache. Neat to own, even if it doesn't get used much.

I think these little ones are indeed corn razors. As sold by retailers, such as Wells on Strand, I wonder if it was not part of a grooming set. The little fella would be exactly like it's big brother in the set.
In any rate, I don't think much of smaller razors being called 'travel' razors.
Could not save much weight and space over a regular-sized one?
A nice little razor, that one!

Originally Posted by RezDog

a seven set of travel razors.

I'd like to see a photo of that 7-day set, even if most of the blades are in poor condition. I've seen photos of a Mab 7-day set but haven't heard of a Mappin & Webb travel razor, much less seven.

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

Very nice. The smallest razor that I have is 2 1/4 inches long. The small razors are nice for detail work. What is the size of that one. Looks like it is maybe 1 1/2 inches.

How are you measuring yours? The length of the cutting edge, from heel to toe, on mine is about 1 7/8 inch. From pivot pin to wedge pin is right at 3 inches, and the absolute longest length, from tip of the tail to the wedge end of the scales, is a bit under 4 inches.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I think these little ones are indeed corn razors. As sold by retailers, such as Wells on Strand, I wonder if it was not part of a grooming set. The little fella would be exactly like it's big brother in the set.
In any rate, I don't think much of smaller razors being called 'travel' razors.
Could not save much weight and space over a regular-sized one?
A nice little razor, that one!

I usually think of the corn razors as like the one Substance posted a photo of above, razors that can't be opened all the way. The one I have is so small that maybe it is intended just for cutting corns, maybe it did originally come in a set with a big brother that was for face shaving. It just surprised me that this little guy is so small but looks identical in all proportions to the full sized Sheffield wedges.