Been a few years, but my recent acquisitons

Good evening everyone!

I frequented SRP a few years ago, but for personal reasons I took some time off. But as all of you know, once you start collecting, it never stops.

I went by my local antique shop with only $30 in my pocket and came home with these gems.

Griffon Cutlery Works Germany "Antelope" in 6/8
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Washington Cutlery Germany "King of Whiskers" in a hair over 5/8
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Hugo Linder Deltawerk Solingen Germany in 6/8
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And the one that really stood out to me was this one. In very simple font, it says "Caudano Torino"
I can't find much info on the razor company other than it was once of few Italian razor companies. The razor measures 13/16.
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Not too bad for the day if I must say so.

$30???? you did great! You got some nice off brands there that look real decent. Looks like very minimal cleaning is required to get them back shaving and of course a good hone. Enjoy them!

"King of Whiskers" A great name for a razor!

Some really awesome finds! Getting hard to find anything in the Chicago area anymore. Come across stuff occasionally.
Really like that Torino! As HARRYWALLY said, a little cleanup and hone. Love razors with a little patina and those rock!! :rock:

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Originally Posted by NewellVW

Some really awesome finds! Getting hard to find anything in the Chicago area anymore. Come across stuff occasionally.
Really like that Torino! As HARRYWALLY said, a little cleanup and hone. Love razors with a little patina and those rock!! :rock:

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Couldn't agree more. Every antique shop in the area is pretty picked over in the past few years.

Something about the Torino, the shape of the blade shape just seems comfortable.

I honestly only keep razors with patina. I've had countless razors in NOS condition, and I can't seem to keep them for long. The black pitting and stains on the blade just add a certain character to the razor.

Am thinking the 1st razor posted has cell rot,JMO

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Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Am thinking the 1st razor posted has cell rot,JMO

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I agree. They actually threw that one in, so I wasn't too let down. I'll likely clean it up and put some nice wood on it.

Very nice find if only I wad do lucky, I went to my local antique shop and everything there was in the low 200 didn't even bother looking at them :(

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Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Am thinking the 1st razor posted has cell rot,JMO

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My thoughts, too.

I would see if it will take a bevel before investing a lot of time in cleaning.