Bresnick Vesuvius Grim Reaper

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10-16-2012, 02:07 PM
IamSt8ght

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Bresnick Vesuvius Grim Reaper

So I lied. I said I would stop at 7 razors (I guess I really mispoke, because I meant it when I said it), but I picked up one more over the weekend. Here are some pic's. This Bresnick Vesuvius needs just a little clean-up and polishing, then I am taking it to the hones. I am going to take my time with this one to get it right. It feels like it has a good bevel, so it hopefully will not take much work. I am looking forward to adding this to the rotation of now 8 razors. I hope I'm done, really.

(these are cell phone pics. someday I will bust out the SLR and take some good quality photos, someday.)

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10-16-2012, 02:13 PM
JimmyHAD

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Originally Posted by IamSt8ght

So I lied. I said I would stop at 7 razors (I guess I really mispoke, because I meant it when I said it),

I've said I was going to stop a couple of hundred times ...... :rofl2: ...... easy to say hard to do. Lovely razor ! :chapeau
10-16-2012, 02:34 PM
IamSt8ght

JimmyHAD, seeing your post reminded me I ordered on of those SRP logo razors, so I guess it will eventually be nine. Wow, I am done for sure!
10-16-2012, 02:39 PM
Catrentshaving

Very nice find! Congrats on a much sought after razor.
10-16-2012, 04:23 PM
ReardenSteel

Congratulations on a sweet find, I've been on the hunt for a Reaper for some time, but no luck. Yours appears to be in great shape, I hope you enjoy it for years to come.
10-16-2012, 04:51 PM
dustoff003

Nice razor sir. I don't mean to sidetrack or threadjack, but I noticed that the design between the stabilizer and the wording on the tang looks like the same one as on my razor, do you think they were made by the same manufacturer? See my razor here, http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...andfather.html I would like to know more about mine if you could help it would be most appreciated.
10-16-2012, 05:12 PM
rodb

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Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I've said I was going to stop a couple of hundred times ...... :rofl2: ...... easy to say hard to do. Lovely razor ! :chapeau

Tell me about it:banghead: I can rarely say no to any razor in good shape in the wild
10-16-2012, 05:28 PM
IamSt8ght

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Originally Posted by dustoff003

Nice razor sir. I don't mean to sidetrack or threadjack, but I noticed that the design between the stabilizer and the wording on the tang looks like the same one as on my razor, do you think they were made by the same manufacturer? See my razor here, http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...andfather.html I would like to know more about mine if you could help it would be most appreciated.

I really don't know enough to help you. A couple of members here had mentioned that C.S. Bresnick is the guy who eventually made the dubk duck razors, and apparently this razor I picked up predates the dubl ducks. It could be that Bresnick also made razors for others, like Van Benschoten Hardware, but I really don't know. Maybe someone more knowledgable about Bresnick's history can chime in. You are correct, the stamp appears to be the same.
10-16-2012, 05:38 PM
Wintchase

You picked up a Bresnick Vesuvius? WHere and how did you find one in that kind of condition. Did you have to sell a body part, or did you get a deal? That is an awaesome find.
10-16-2012, 06:12 PM
IamSt8ght

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Originally Posted by Wintchase

You picked up a Bresnick Vesuvius? WHere and how did you find one in that kind of condition. Did you have to sell a body part, or did you get a deal? That is an awaesome find.

Well, I still have all my body parts and organs. I will know if I got a deal after I hone then shave with it. I do expect it will shave well, as well as the other 7 razors I have, in which case I got a good deal. I shave every day, so this razor will get its share of work. I'm going to try to have it shave ready by Halloween, not because of Halloween and the grim reaper dude, but because Nov. 1 is my birthday, and I plan on shaving with this one on my birthday.
10-16-2012, 06:17 PM
dustoff003

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Originally Posted by IamSt8ght

I really don't know enough to help you. A couple of members here had mentioned that C.S. Bresnick is the guy who eventually made the dubk duck razors, and apparently this razor I picked up predates the dubl ducks. It could be that Bresnick also made razors for others, like Van Benschoten Hardware, but I really don't know. Maybe someone more knowledgable about Bresnick's history can chime in. You are correct, the stamp appears to be the same.

Cool thanks! Happy early birthday and hope that your present brings much enjoyment. Any idea how old your razor is?
10-16-2012, 08:14 PM
IamSt8ght

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Originally Posted by dustoff003

Any idea how old your razor is?

I am not sure, but it was most likely made sometime in the 1900's, like maybe 1940's-1950's? But I expect it will shave like it was made just for my face! :)
10-16-2012, 09:14 PM
kalerolf

nice find, about stopping buying razors i can say one thing, you cant ;) stop always there is a must have razor on your pad, its not today mayby or about a month but its happends. relax and enyoy this great buy.
10-17-2012, 12:01 AM
IamSt8ght

Well, I could not wait. I worked from home today, so in between projects and during lunch, I polished this balde and scales with Mother's and Cape Cod polishing cloths, and set the bevel and honed this razor up to 12k Naniwa. It has the smallest, tiniest bevel I have ever seen! I measured the blade first, thinking it was a little smaller than 5/8, but it measured 11/16. Weird, because it looks small, although my eyesight is not the greatest. So I will in all probability shave with this razor tomorrow morning, and if I have time, will post it in the shave of the day forum. Now I better log off and keep working since I spent time today on this razor.
10-17-2012, 06:36 PM
IamSt8ght

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So, yesterday I showed, now I'm telling. I used this razor this morning for the first time. Was not sure what to expect because it took me about 15 minutes total to set the bevel and hone this razor up to the 12k Naniwa. The shave was incredible. This tiny edge is silky smooth, and left my face sticky smooth. I finished with an alum block, which confirmed the smoothness of the edge, and Pinaud, which left no burn, just a lovely scent. I posted the below pics on the SOTD forum; I'm posting them here to show how the razor looks after the polishing and honing. This razor is a keeper. I will probably give it to my son in about 10 years (he'll be 27)!

BTW, I did get a pretty good cut on my chin. Had to hold the stypic for a while to stop the bleeding and seal the wound, like I was a boxer in the ring. It was 100% my fault, well, maybe. The reaper dude's reflection in the mirror caught my attention as I was going left to right on my lower chin, using my left hand. As I tracked him in the mirror, SLICE! Yeah, that reaper is blood thirsty for sure. Guys, don't check out your scales when the razor is in use.

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10-17-2012, 07:16 PM
Firefighter2

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Originally Posted by Wintchase

You picked up a Bresnick Vesuvius? WHere and how did you find one in that kind of condition. Did you have to sell a body part, or did you get a deal? That is an awaesome find.

Probably sold his soul to the Reaper for this Reaper, I know I would! :D
10-17-2012, 08:00 PM
IamSt8ght

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Originally Posted by Firefighter2

Probably sold his soul to the Reaper for this Reaper, I know I would! :D

Fortunately I did not, but the Reaper took a shot at it this morning. Missed, but he did manage to draw some blood.
10-17-2012, 08:12 PM
TrilliumLT

Some would say you sealed the deal in blood. Grats its a beuatiful razor.
10-17-2012, 08:13 PM
dustoff003

The reaper looked good yesterday, today with a shine on it looks marvelous. Glad to hear that it honed fast and shaved well. I can not wait to get my razor and gear and start shaving! "don't fear the reaper"
10-18-2012, 12:29 AM
IamSt8ght

Last report on this razor. This Vesuvius is very similar in feel to the only Dubl Duck I have, a 6/8 Goldedge. 8 hrs later, the area where I went ATG, my chin to my lip, is still BBS. Incredible. Glad I got this razor and I do feel very fortunate. I hope my 17 year old son is using a straight someday when he's older and settled, because this is one I would love to give him years from now. Guess I'll be using this one every 8 days or so! Yee haa!
10-18-2012, 01:05 AM
sharptonn

That is cool. The only Reapers I ever saw had "lifetime" on the scale and tang. I wonder how many different Reaper models there were?
10-19-2012, 12:46 AM
Firefighter2

Bresnick Vesuvius Grim Reaper

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Originally Posted by IamSt8ght

Fortunately I did not, but the Reaper took a shot at it this morning. Missed, but he did manage to draw some blood.

I figured that razor meant business, just can't trust "the Reaper"!
10-19-2012, 12:49 AM
sharptonn

"Don't fear the Reaper" :w
07-19-2017, 10:23 PM
MadChuck13

I found a reaper in an old box of knives and such that I had. What's the best way to clean it up??
07-19-2017, 10:37 PM
Butzy

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Originally Posted by MadChuck13

I found a reaper in an old box of knives and such that I had. What's the best way to clean it up??

send it to me for cleaning. simple
07-20-2017, 12:03 AM
JimmyHAD

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Originally Posted by MadChuck13

I found a reaper in an old box of knives and such that I had. What's the best way to clean it up??

Welcome to SRP. If you post a photo or two of the razor open, and the whole razor with the scales (handles) included some guys can give you tips on how to start,

This thread here in the Workshop forum has a lot of resources/how to

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...wers-here.html

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