My first straight purchase

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11-29-2015, 04:06 AM
Mrchick

My first straight purchase

I finally bought my first straight razor in the wild. I bought it because I thought it was a beauty. I did no research and bought it spontaneously from a junk shop. I asked about razors and he pulled out four straights. Three beaters and this beauty. He was asking $85.00 and I talked him down to $45.00 for this razor. It needs to be honed but I think it is in good shape otherwise. I would appreciate any input from you guys. Is this a quality razor?
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11-29-2015, 04:12 AM
10Pups

A Bresnick import and very good. You stole it. To avoid prosecution send it to me and I will hide it forever :<0)
11-29-2015, 04:15 AM
MJC

Very good for a first pick in the wild, buy a lottery ticket this week.

From the pictures the razor appears to be in excellent shape - this is a well know brand/maker.
I'd suggest either hooking up with a Mentor for a honing lesson or a visit to the classifieds here to find a Pro.

Let us know how it shaves...
11-29-2015, 04:21 AM
Substance

Stolen that was, stolen I say

Very nice score for an awesome price too
Great work

edit: Iliteracy
11-29-2015, 04:23 AM
Mrchick

I'm getting excited. I think I will find a pro to get it honed. Thanks guys.
11-29-2015, 11:35 AM
daverojo77

Well done! Very nice razor!
11-29-2015, 02:23 PM
HARRYWALLY

No, that's a terrible blade. You see how it doesn't have any bad hone wear, thats wrong. You see how it has the original box it came in, throw that away. You see how it has no rust, you might want to leave some water sitting on it. You see those ugly, ugly green translucent scales with perfect bolsters, hit those with a hammer and get some marks on them........

and just for the record, today is opposite day. :)
11-29-2015, 02:28 PM
deepweeds

Dang almighty. Be sure to send it to a real straight-razor user for honing! Ideally someone here from the forums or classifieds. If you want to learn honing yourself, buy a real beater. Congratulations, you've got a real beauty there.
11-29-2015, 02:34 PM
HARRYWALLY

Quote:

I'm getting excited. I think I will find a pro to get it honed. Thanks guys.

Yes, send it to a professional razor sharpener, not your local knife guy. I've seen this in the past and the results can be cringing. One of the guys who offer honing in the Classifieds will be the safest bet.
11-29-2015, 03:04 PM
Razorfeld

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Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

and just for the record, today is opposite day. :)

The hell you say. Then I oppose opposite day to make sure that there is no opposition to observing opposite day since no opposite now exists. But the obverse side of opposite is positive and I will positively promote preferences preferring the act of opposite. What this all means is that I am on the edge of Damocles's sword trying to decide between yes and no on any given subject for the nex 24 hours.

And MrChick, I second the call for professional honing. That is a beauty to behold.
11-29-2015, 03:13 PM
HARRYWALLY

I follow that statement completely Richard. :)
11-29-2015, 08:08 PM
Substance

Quote:

Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

No, that's a terrible blade. You see how it doesn't have any bad hone wear, thats wrong. You see how it has the original box it came in, throw that away. You see how it has no rust, you might want to leave some water sitting on it. You see those ugly, ugly green translucent scales with perfect bolsters, hit those with a hammer and get some marks on them........

and just for the record, today is opposite day. :)

not to mention none of the ever so popular Otto Deutsch Cell Rot
11-30-2015, 02:40 AM
Arbroath

That razor is breathtakingly beautiful!

Congratulations on the score!
11-30-2015, 02:49 AM
TwistedOak

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Originally Posted by Substance

not to mention none of the ever so popular Otto Deutsch Cell Rot

was going to mention that.

OP - be aware that those perfect looking green celluloid scales on that Otto are prone to cell rot. Which sucks especially on these razors as they are extra hollow and don't have much meat to be eaten by those gasses. I would just keep an eye on this razor at least weekly and also segregate it from the rest your soon to be large collection!
11-30-2015, 03:45 AM
andrewmurray86

Quote:

Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

Yes, send it to a professional razor sharpener, not your local knife guy. I've seen this in the past and the results can be cringing. One of the guys who offer honing in the Classifieds will be the safest bet.

Alternatively, send it to me. I promise not to return it. lol Well done mrchick!
11-30-2015, 03:49 AM
Mrchick

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arbroath

That razor is breathtakingly beautiful!

Congratulations on the score!

Thank you!
11-30-2015, 03:51 AM
Mrchick

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwistedOak

was going to mention that.

OP - be aware that those perfect looking green celluloid scales on that Otto are prone to cell rot. Which sucks especially on these razors as they are extra hollow and don't have much meat to be eaten by those gasses. I would just keep an eye on this razor at least weekly and also segregate it from the rest your soon to be large collection!

Thank you. It doesn't appear to have any yet and I am going to be careful with storage.
11-30-2015, 03:57 AM
Mrchick

It's off to be honed by Glen at Gemstar Customs. I look forward to shaving with it.
12-13-2015, 12:42 AM
Mrchick

My first straight purchase

I got it back from a Glen and shaved with it today. It shaved beautifully. This is a sweet razor that I look forward to learning with.
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12-13-2015, 01:29 AM
bekk

Wow! Amazing set!!!
12-13-2015, 04:02 AM
Mrchick

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Originally Posted by bekk

Wow! Amazing set!!!

Thank you!
12-15-2015, 10:37 PM
engine46

Great score. When all cleaned up, I have seen those go for well over $100 on the bay!!!!
12-15-2015, 11:24 PM
JoeBeef

It was good at 85$.... Very nice !

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