Cuttr' down undr'

Hey everyone from New Zealand! I though I might introduce myself and join in on this 'obsession' of ours. I've only been straight shaving for a month or two but already know I'll never go back to what the rest of the plebs use. In that time I've also started to accumulate a number of blades which I hope to restore in time (once other projects I have on the go have been completed).

So here is the line up (apologies for my poor photography skills)

5/8 'Baby' Puma
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Another online purchase, 3/4 Carrick Brothers, a Scottish blade. Doing a quick search it appears that blades from that country aren't all that common. The reverse has sheffield steel (why I bought it) and ground in germany (i suppose thats where the 'Hamburg Ring' etching comes from I suppose)
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3/4 'Slyde Stroke', ground in Germany, never heard of it
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5/8 Dorko, should be a goodie...
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My daily shaver, 11/16 Flic, found online, very nice shave
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13/16 Gotta
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Bengall #1 3/4 TR Cadman & Sons
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Bengall #2 3/4 TR Cadman & Sons, also etched as a 'Tonsor' Razor
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'The Conqueror' Wostenholm & Sons 11/6
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So as you can see, all of these restoration, some have some hone wear. But pretty happy with my haul since none cost me more than the equalivent of US$20. Also have the 220/1k/4k/8k norton set, an old barbers hone, an old barbers paddle strop (made from native timber) and the strop I use. Looking forward to continuing with the hobby and learning from everyone on here.
Cheers!

Good of you to join us here and welcome. Now about that apology for poor photography. Apology accepted. Right, now how about an apology for being Kiwi?! Nah! Just having a go atcha. I got a cousin over there in the land of the long white cloud. North Island. Better not say anything that'll get her in the poo with our Kiwi brethren... :D
Nice collection by the way. RAD has visited you early. :)


Mick

Welcome to the support group! LOL We will do our best to enable your rad! Nice collection!

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Welcome to the support group! LOL We will do our best to enable your rad! Nice collection!

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You know having classifieds here is like serving shots and an AA meeting.

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You know having classifieds here is like serving shots and an AA meeting.

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Yup! Lynn and Max are the Bartenders!

G'day KK & Welcome to the addiction.

Cheers guys, glad to be here. Almost forgot, also have other wee Flic. This one has had a rescale sometime in the past but as you can see the result is less than flash.

http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/a...o/IMG_5443.jpg

But notice that all of the blades I have so far are hollows. So now I'm on the search for a nice big Sheffield wedge. Like I say, these will be restored but sadly it wont be immediately. Got other projects which need attention.

:idea: Needs to be clad in Kauri

I was thinking rimu...

Man that is a nice little razor. I have been thinking of getting a small razor to use on my neck, that one looks like it would work just fine.

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I was thinking rimu...

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Another good choice... We'll expect pics :)

Haha are you the person I constantly lose the bidding too on trademe.... Your names not Ross is it?

Nah mate. I've done my dash with the online auctions for the moment, prices have gone a bit silly for average steel. Finding better deals at antique shops and second hand dealers.

Haha yeah I agree, If you ever have any nice steel that you dont think youl get round to restoring and are happy to sell on, send me a PM and Il gladly buy.

Welcome from Auckland :)
Glad to have you here. Saying that though.... I'm kind of new as well.

I've also noticed that the ones on Trade Me are going for moon money. I'm always getting out bid as well.

Yes you are right, though I will admit that this was me
FOUR ANTIQUE CUT THROAT RAZORS PLUS STONE | Trade Me

Stunning ww1 trench art/named Cut throat razor | Trade Me
Here was one that I watched last night (my offer was way off the mark). So glad that it didn't go to Australia, as there is a bit more of a story to it....
Aubrey Henry Fisher survived the war and returned to Dunedin, NZ (where I live) and at the age of 32 married Edith Margaret Dawson (she was 29) 1st october 1919 at the Dunedin First Church (large presbyterian church in the middle of town). He also began a small butchers shop in the main street of town. That butchers shop grew into 'Fishers Meats' which had a factory employing 24 staff and still owned and run by Aubreys' great grandchildren. At one point in time it was one of the most successfull small businesses of its kind in the country. Sadly two years ago the company found itself in recievership and it folded. My plan if I won the auction was to display the razor (completely unrestored) and return it to the family. Hopefully the new owner understands its significance (other than a war relic)

I like the Tonsor. I have an identical one, just with different engraving. Mine I inherited from my Grand Father so it's extra special to me.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...nd-father.html

Welcome to another Kiwi.
Looks like you well on your way, glad you're enjoying the journey.
Seems like there's a few from NZ here at present. We should try and get more people signed up with The Shaved Kiwi group.

Thats one of the oldest Dorko's I've seen. Nice plus nice scales. Good find.