Thread: Fixable?

If you end up with a 4/8 blade, as far as shaving goes, it has a decent chance of still being a good shaver. I have honed numbers of razors with big chips down to a 4/8 (and once or twice, slightly less) inch. And, with each I liked the feel of the relatively larger handle and the smaller blade.

IF you do decide to replace the blade make sure you send it to a serious pro, don't try to do it yourself. Those scales are very beautiful and precious and you don't want to risk breaking them when removing the pins. Check the show & tell section, you will see recurring names showing serious skill from guys like Glen (gssixgun), Brad (Undream), etc...

Me personally I'd find my own razor, and build a beautiful display case for this treasure.

Gorgeous heirloom! If you are planning on having it restored, only send it to someone that you have researched and have had detailed descriptions of how it will be restored. The blade can be more than likely restored, but will take many hours to get to even look right, much less shave ready. You will loose a full 1/8 to get that chipping out, so if it's a 6/8 blade, it will end up a 5/8 blade and so on. From your post count, I'd be willing to assume you are pretty new to straights, so I'd just admire this razor for months before you were to "fix" it yourself. If you do get the "bug" and start shaving with them, the passion for straights will follow and you will understand why we are all recommending holding off for now on restoring it yourself. Just oil it up & educate yourself...your face will thank you...

That's the most beatiful handle I have ever seen.

Originally Posted by swancheez

I don't really know, is there a way that I can tell?
The only thing that I do know about this razor is what is already on the blade itself "T.HESSEN = BRUCH & Co. Made in Germany" and on the other side "Perfection Warranted"
And on the box it says a lot of the same stuff "Will Inspection", "Mark Trade" and "PAT. D. May 24, 1881- June 29, 1889"

Did You find any info on this? I just found the exact same razor. Trying to figure out more about it.