Kropp Set - No 1 & No 2

I’ve been watching for Kropps for awhile, because my grandad used one. They seem to be well respected as good razors, but a little pricey. Interesting, because Grandad was a practical blue collar working man from small town Texas.

I spent the afternoon restoring this recent buy. This is a 2 razor set that is labeled on the spine as No. 1 & No. 2. Came with a nice double box.

The risk was some rust on No 2. It left pitting, but the edge took well. Looking forward to tomorrow’s shave.

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I have a Kropp that is similar to the one you restored, except I got it NOS from a member here on SRP. Although it will not win any honors for decoration, it takes a nice edge and shaves quite well.

Very good quality razors, nothing fancy but the shaves they give!
~Richard

Very good vintage Sheffield razors, I've probably restored more Kropp razors than any other razor, I call them the Bic razor of the straight razor world because of their availability, there always seems to be a Krop razor for sale in good order.

Nice looking razors. I like that they are an actual numbered set vs just being matching razors.

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Originally Posted by MrHouston

I’ve been watching for Kropps for awhile, because my grandad used one. They seem to be well respected as good razors, but a little pricey. Interesting, because Grandad was a practical blue collar working man from small town Texas.

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Kropp razors were a more expensive brand back then?