Thread: Help choosing razor

Hello friends!

I just got back from visiting two local antique places and brought back bunch of pictures in hopes you can help me to choose a razor to start my addiction with
I won't be terribly upset if none of these razors are worth purchasing, just tell me. There will be lots of pics, so please be patient. Unfortunately, only 7 pictures are allowed to be posted so I'm providing links to galleries.

Razor #1:
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Razor #2:
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Razor #3:
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Razor #4:
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Razor #5:
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Razor #6:
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Razor #7:
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Razor #8:
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Razor #9:
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Razor #10:
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That's all I got for now. Thanx.

Numbers 1,4 ,6 7, 8 and 10 are known excellent brands of straight razor. I wouldn't be surprised to discover that the others are good shavers too.

X

Xman, I only need one
I'm planning to restore razor as well as hone it. Would all the razors you mentioned be restorable to a decent shape?

I quite like 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7.

Out of interest, which one do you like the look of most?

Originally Posted by gregs656

I quite like 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7.

Out of interest, which one do you like the look of most?

It's hard to say, I like the look of most of them, these are the only razors I ever saw in real life, they sure don't look like beauties you see here sometimes, but I'm concentrating on a practical side of thing, not collecting right now.

Originally Posted by iakov

It's hard to say, I like the look of most of them, these are the only razors I ever saw in real life, they sure don't look like beauties you see here sometimes, but I'm concentrating on a practical side of thing, not collecting right now.

sure they do, they just need a bit of polish and to be photographed properly and quite a few of those would get admiring looks. I actually think numbers 3 and 7 are my favorites, leaning towards the latter.

Bokers are well known and reputable, and that Sheffield blade with the ivory scales is a looker as well.

Originally Posted by gregs656

sure they do, they just need a bit of polish and to be photographed properly and quite a few of those would get admiring looks. I actually think numbers 3 and 7 are my favorites, leaning towards the latter.

Bokers are well known and reputable, and that Sheffield blade with the ivory scales is a looker as well.

I'm concerned about 3 as it has few chips as seen on the photo and 7 needs new scales, but its blade is ok. Should I be concerned about hone wear at all?

Originally Posted by iakov

I'm concerned about 3 as it has few chips as seen on the photo and 7 needs new scales, but its blade is ok. Should I be concerned about hone wear at all?

It's safe to assume all of these razors are going to need honing, so unless someone says otherwise I wouldn't worry too much about those chips? I didn't notice the odd scales, that's a shame. I do like it though. You should worry about hone wear, but I am not the man to explain that. All I could offer is you don't want unevenness on the spine or blade - causing a taper or a frown for example

Have you considered buying a razor from the classifieds - it does make things a little less complicated!

Originally Posted by gregs656

Have you considered buying a razor from the classifieds - it does make things a little less complicated!

Yes I have, I actually just placed WTB or trade ad there.
My initial feeling about purchasing an old razor was that I could personally restore it and be proud of my accomplishment however long it took, but I guess finding right razor to do that is another obstacle I didn't account for.

Take the Henckels