Thread: My first Warrented Stubtail

Just received my first Warrented Stubtail in the mail. I'm a sucker for a smiling edge.
The second photo is reversed.

Isn't it a good feeling to shave with a razor that is 200 years old?

I've had a WARRANTED razor for a few months I've been totally ignorant about. Does this qualify as a warranted stubtail? I apologize if it seems like I'm hijacking your thread!

Originally Posted by usncorpsman8406

I've had a WARRANTED razor for a few months I've been totally ignorant about. Does this qualify as a warranted stubtail? I apologize if it seems like I'm hijacking your thread!

Not hijacking at all. I'm not sure, but I think some razors were modified into stubtails? But it looks like a Stubtail to me. A sweet one at that! I'm sure an expert will provide some insight.

Originally Posted by bouschie

Isn't it a good feeling to shave with a razor that is 200 years old?

I haven't had a chance to shave with it yet, but I can't wait. It really is the coolest thing to shave with a piece of history though!

Originally Posted by Walrus76

Just received my first Warrented Stubtail in the mail. I'm a sucker for a smiling edge.
The second photo is reversed.

Gimp Image Editor fixed that

Originally Posted by usncorpsman8406

I've had a WARRANTED razor for a few months I've been totally ignorant about. Does this qualify as a warranted stubtail? I apologize if it seems like I'm hijacking your thread!

Probably a late stub-tail. Those broken scales are Boker (tree brand) and not original to your blade. I say late because note the difference between yours having a distinct separation between the cutting edge and the tang, while the one in the original post hasn't got that distinction. It is probably late 1700s, yours might be early 1800s. Only reason I think yours is a 'stub tail' is where the hole for the pivot is relative to the end of the monkey tail. IMHO.

Thanks for the great info Jimmy! And thanks for fixing my photo too!