Thread: New acquisitions from 9th Annual Shaving Memorobilia Show

Five acquisitions:
1. An absolute lesson from the master, Lynn Abrams, on honing straight razors. I sat with him for at least an hour watching him hone. He checked out a couple of ebay purchases for me and helped me realize I got a way better deal than I originally thought. He is one of the nicest guys I've ever met and was amazed that he wasn't pushing any merchandise (He didn't bring any to sell!) and that tells me he was more interested in hanging out and discussing hones and honing. It made me rethink my definition of sharp.
2. I bought a 7/8 wedge with "Allison's Celebrated Razor" on the tang, no other marks.I will post pictures later. The razor is in fantastic shape and I will post pictures later. I appreciate any info on that razor. This was the most I have spent on one razor, but still under a hundred bucks.
3. I got 3 blades ready for rescaling. A shoulderless french point 6/8 Slater Brothers "Venture" blade with beehive and manufacturer etching on the blade.
Same one as posted here:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...quisition.html


A 6/8 round point FRAMM with stars on the tang, made in Germany. I read on the site earlier that Framm was a german cutlery maker who fled Nazi germany in the 30's, and a I-XL Geo. Wostenholm with a point that is between a french and rounded point.

There were so many fantastic razors, I blew a fuse. I couldn't believe there were hundreds of razors with a ridiculous number of 10/8 W&B FBU, seven day sets in ivory, and seven day sets with seven blades that connected to one handle. I actually came home with money because I couldn't bring myself to pay the prices they were asking, but were absolutely worth. There was some serious money changing hands and I will be better prepared for next year.