Packwood Straight Razor with carved spine and etching

Just won this on the Bay. It could of course be in better condition but I loved the detail on the spine. I haven't seen anything like it before.


The description said:
A vintage Packwood straight razor with the sayings: I am good, I can't be better, I tell you by letter".
Blade has rust spots, handle shows wear; one side has a crack at the rivet and other side has a split as shown in the photos.

I was trying to find some info on the maker but it seems that the history is elusive. I will do my best with my limited resto skills to remove the rust and patina. Then I'll polish it up with Mothers, store it away and occasionally look at it on a bi weekly basis.

Thanks

Cheetah

Ok I spoke too soon. i'm reading this thread that Wullie started not to long ago.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...-packwood.html

Apparently Henry T.Lummus owned one

Date 1828. Maker, unknown, Sheffield. Trademark, "Packwood." Inscription, "I am good, I can't be better, i'll tell you by letter." Handle black horn.

I win again! Hurray! It's amazing how much you can learn in 10 minutes...ha ha

I saw that one. I actually thought "cheetah will snag it!"
Shore Nuff!:rofl2:

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

I saw that one. I actually thought "cheetah will snag it!"
Shore Nuff!:rofl2:

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Same here. I didn't even bother chunking a bid at it. I got one Packwood paint stirrer already. ;):rofl2:

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Originally Posted by Wullie

Same here. I didn't even bother chunking a bid at it. I got one Packwood paint stirrer already. ;):rofl2:

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Why do my mentors abuse me so. What I wouldn't give to be accepted by my peers..LOL

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Originally Posted by cheetahmeatpheonix

Why do my mentors abuse me so. What I wouldn't give to be accepted by my peers..LOL

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LMAO!! One of these days you'll be an old grump too and you can have fun picking on the youngsters. :nj

I like your razor. Just had to rag on ya a bit. ;)

it slices, it dices, it scales fish!

LMAO. You guys are too much.

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Originally Posted by Wullie

LMAO!! One of these days you'll be an old grump too and you can have fun picking on the youngsters. :nj

I like your razor. Just had to rag on ya a bit. ;)

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Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus

it slices, it dices, it scales fish!

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And with just five easy payments of $99.95, you too can have a razor with a creepy cool riddle on the blade. =D

In all seriousness... What is it talking about? Is it straight razor humor?

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Originally Posted by JackofDiamonds

And with just five easy payments of $99.95, you too can have a razor with a creepy cool riddle on the blade. =D

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Falstaff's beer had those riddles under the caps!

I see this is has #2 on the scale! Wonder if #1 has the first part of the riddle on it? :D
Neat old blade!

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

I see this is has #2 on the scale! Wonder if #1 has the first part of the riddle on it? :D
Neat old blade!

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I know that Henry T.Lummus had a numbering system maybe this is one from his personal archive...LOL Why do my posts always turn into theBarnum & Bailey circus. All of the CLOWNS come out...LOL We should be talking about the age of the blade, the metal, honing the edge, the manufacturer and everyones shaving experience with a Packwood. Are we mice or men....LOL

Well, until someone comes along who knows anything about it, I would say mice!
Not to worry, cheetah! I have one too! Vellly vellllly olllllld !

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

Well, until someone comes along who knows anything about it, I would say mice!
Not to worry, cheetah! I have one too! Vellly vellllly olllllld !

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We must duel then. Till the death mon frier. 20 places turn and fight.

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Originally Posted by cheetahmeatpheonix

We must duel then. Till the death mon frier. 20 places turn and fight.

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OK, you challenged. WE get to choose our weapons.

I choose hot air balloons at 300 ft AGL, and blunderbusses at a 1000yds. BRING IT ON! :p

HA! Packwoods seem to be an enigma. I have seen LOTS of them. It seems everyone has one. Lets see some pics of some more?

Your lucky you have mentors who pick on you wish I had one it just means they love ya

Well if you ever decide you don't want it, it could use it on the weed wacker..

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Originally Posted by Tylerbrycen

Your lucky you have mentors who pick on you wish I had one it just means they love ya

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The force is strong with Brycen Tyler. Him make, my own apprentice, I shall....LOL

Steps for getting a mentor

step 1) Buy as many "over 1 inch" straight razors as possible
step 2) and then not shave with them
Step 3) Just post them to make other members upset at you for not shaving...lol
step 4)Then they will come

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Originally Posted by cheetahmeatpheonix

Steps for getting a mentor

step 1) Buy as many "over 1 inch" straight razors as possible
step 2) and then not shave with them
Step 3) Just post them to make other members upset at you for not shaving...lol
step 4)Then they will come

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Well I'm getting a big razor made

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Originally Posted by Tylerbrycen

Well I'm getting a big razor made

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I don't blame ya, why spend ALL those $$ on rusty, old, gapped edged, beat up handled things? ;)
(and then NOT shave with 'em) :shrug:

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