Stopped by the antiques store on my way to work the other day and found a whole bunch of stuff (was actually looking for a watch, didnt find one I liked) The straights were 10$ each and the 2 DEs were 10$ so a total of 90$ couldnt really refuse that offer. Just found out my work is not going to be as hectic as I thought this summer so I might have a chance of learning to restore some of them
Ive cleaned up the DEs (Gillette slim adjustables) and used the shorty this morning. First time Ive cut myslef with a DE, seems I have to figure out how the adjustable ones work. Clean shave though.
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Ok left to right top to bottom they are:
1: Drdescher + Behar New York (says 42 France on other side of tang) 4/8 near wedge
2. The best razor (seriously it says that on the tang) 5/8 hollow ground
3. The Torrey Razor co Worcester Mas. On the blade is etched OUR 136 (very faint) 5/8 hollow ground
4. Jospeh Rodgers + Sons Sheffield 6/8 full wedge
5. Geo Wosternholm + Son Sheffield. On the blade in gold is written Conqueror. 11/16 hollow ground
6. Norton Cooperative cutlery society Sheffield 11/16 hollow ground
7. H Boker (all it says on tang) 5/8 near wedge
8. H Boker Edelweiss 5/8 hollow ground
A friend at work who doesnt use a straight (he uses an electric razor, The HORROR) but is very interested in metal work has been bugging me to give him a razor to restore so I gave him the best razor, thought it would make him happy. We shall see how it goes.
Any info on these would be appreciated.
I know what the Edelweiss is but any ideas on the other Boker?