Thread: 3 new grabs... I think I am starting to have a problem

Howdy,

Been poking around my local antique shop and came across more than a few razors I wanted. After hemming and hawing I chose three that were within my budget and which caught my eye. I was originally just going back for the Leader but I caught that damn "must have" bug... two of these will be my first wedge so I am pretty excited about the buys.

All three snags


#1
Wade and Butcher, Wedge, 5/8+ (more like 11/16)... looked like more of a project is why I snagged it


#2
John Seller and Sons, Wedge, 6/8+ (more like 13/16)... this thing feels huge to me, just shy of 1/4" thick spine


#3
Leader, just shy of 6/8, I love all the extra pretty things on this bad boy... I especially love the little people engraving

Nice find! Whats the black spot on the leader razor?

Very nice find. They all look like they will turn out nicely, but that Sellers looks stunning.

Looks to be just a bit of dirt and minor corrosion... can almost remove it all with my fingernail. Going to get some Fitz out and see how well it cleans it up.

I must admit I am super stoked about the Sellers... my first "big" razor... I think I felt a slight increase in the size of my manhood when I held it.

Nice score on the Engels. The Sellers sure looks like a microtome from the head on shot. Is the left side of the blade totally flat compared to the slight hollow of the right?

Great finds, nothing that good around here in the antique stores.

Bob

Now that I look at it closer, there does appear to be a slight hollow on the right side and the left is significantly flatter.... this is not something I am familiar with to be honest... going to have to do a bit of research now

Originally Posted by denniebob

Now that I look at it closer, there does appear to be a slight hollow on the right side and the left is significantly flatter.... this is not something I am familiar with to be honest... going to have to do a bit of research now

They were made for cutting very thin samples for microscopy. You can still shave with them, they're just a little different to hone.

edit: here's a good resource from Jimmy http://straightrazorpalace.com/advan...microtome.html

Interesting... I like the idea of shaving AND performing surgery at the same time