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    Default Elias & M Aboussleman razor?

    Just getting started and I inhereted my grandfathers Aboussleman razor but can't find out anything about it. It has the number 400 on it. Anyone tell me if this is an ok razor? Thanks!

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    Welcome,

    Can you post a couple pics??

    Have fun,

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    Default Pics of razor

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    Hopefully you can see these pics.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Busdriverwoody View Post
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    Don't know the brand, but it's absolutely GORGEOUS! Looks like a 5/8 or 6/8 from the pictures (IMO, but you can measure this, measure from spine to edge... If you want to)

    For the most part, pretty much all vintage razors are good shavers IF HONED PROPERLY. And that one is in really nice condition (from what I can see in the pictures). I'd guess it's at least a fairly good quality razor, just by the amount of craftsmanship (the worked spine and gold, namely)

    And if it is a family heirloom-esque item, I'd say you've got a peach

    Send her out to one of the resident honemeisters (find them in the Classifieds under Member's Services) and send it out for a sweeeet edge. You'll love it!

    Good find! Happy Shaving!

    Cheers!
    Jeremy


    Edit: I'd lean towards a 5/8, upon re-examining the pictures... It still looks like a sweet shaver, and gorgeous in general. Congrats

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    Default 5/8

    I measured and its 5/8 and a 1/16th.

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    Lynn - I'm still curious if you know any background on this razor since i still can't find anything about it.
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    Never heard of the brand but that is a real stunner. Reminds me of some of the fancy Bokers.

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    I just bought this Boker on e-bay. I wonder if that razor was made by Boker?


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    I couldn't say cuz I am not any sort of specialist and just a newby but wow there is an undeniable and uncanny resemblance in both blade and handles. handles are in fact exactly the same. blsde is similar though your boker has the same scalloped back, spanish point (instead of square), different stamps, single shoulder (instead of double). i still think they are quite similar but will be interested to hear what those who really know say.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Busdriverwoody View Post
    Just getting started and I inhereted my grandfathers Aboussleman razor but can't find out anything about it. It has the number 400 on it. Anyoene tell me if this is an ok razor? Thanks!
    I've seen the pictures and I'm convinced that his razor is dangerous, maybe has a curse on it. Perhaps If was sent to me I could take the hex off it. Just trying to help.
    Don't get hung up on hanging hairs.

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