Thread: New to the world of Straight Razors

What an informative site. I never knew there was such an interest in SR's. I recently inherited 2 vintage razors that belonged to my Grandfather. I found some info on the web about them but could use some help finding out more about one of them. It only has 2 stamped initials in the inner part of the blade near the handle. The initials are PS. No other marking or stamps noted.


The other is a Fredrick Reynolds with a leather box. Is there any way to restore these? Are they better as a sentimental piece or can they be brought back to life and used? Any info is appreciated. In the meantime, I'll keep looking at the posts and am interested in learning more. Happy Thanksgiving to all. Harlan

If you put more pictures to give us a better idea of the condition and size of the blade and the scales it would help a lot!


Mike

Need more pics of the whole razor and closeups of the blade, both sides, as well as of the scales before any constructive comments can be made. I'll leave it to the historians of the site to comment of the PS.

I concur as without more pictures the point is mute/please take as many as possible but space them out as there is a limit on attachments.

I will contact a friend/fellow member who loves history including straight razors and has helped me many time.

With that said, there were many small companies that never got to be known as one of the 'Big Boys' as far as a name brand but produced some fantastic shavers

Looking forward to some pics

Here's a few more photos. It's the best I can do for now without a better camera. Thanks for the quick responses!

Harlan

First, welcome to SRP.

This blade appears to be a good candidate for restoring. The F. Reynolds, if in comparable shape, would definitely be a candidate.

I would go to the classified section in SRP and submit photos to the guys who do this for a living. They will give you an honest opinion of your blades and the cost of restoration.

Good luck.

Just so you know, I love Frederick Reynolds razors - they shave sooo smooooooooooooth.
Get them cleaned up professionally and enjoy them - your Grandfather would be proud

The Fredrick Reynolds seems to be the one that was Grandpa's favorite. It was in a box of items that were of value such as photos, letters to family, Boy Scout membership card, etc. I am trying to get some good photos with adequate lighting and detail. My point and shoot camera isn't doing the trick. Thanks for the welcome and reply.

Looks like the kind of razor I like to buy and fix up. Cant see why you couldn't get the razor shaving again. Hope you manage to get those precious family heirlooms going again.

It has a lot of rust and the horn is chipped. Where do I begin looking at restoration? Thanks! Harlan