Thread: Newbie

Hi everyone

This is my first post so be gentle

I have been interested in straight razors for some time now and have wanted to learn how to shave myself in the traditional way as I have had it done in the barbers a few times and loved it.At the moment I am using a DE razor and think it's a natural progression to straight edge shaving. I have perused this site and its wealth of information which I was astounded by all the different aspects of the straight edge razor and traditional shaving etc and I am afraid i am getting sucked in ! So much though as I have now invested in a SER off the net I followed some of the guidelines that SRP suggested and as it was close to me I bought it and am looking to get it restored and honed sharpened professionally. I have had a look in all the forums sites etc and cannot find any information about the maker or more to the point how old it is. With the help of SRP info I think it is somewhere in the region of 1820's to 1860's due to the style etc. I also think it has ivory scales not bone. I wanted one made in Britain as as I am myself so naturally went for a Sheffield made one. I was also amazed at how many different types of soaps creams AS, balms,lotions and potions there are. I see new ones all the time on different threads. I think I have a nice one even if its not that pretty I think it is. I just hope it is not too far gone.
To me its fine slight pitting and the paper box is in excellent condition. Any ideas to how old she is ? I am looking forward to shaving with it one restored I would like to do it myself but think i should practice first. Its says Robert Edwards of Sheffield on the tang

First, welcome to SRP! read and ask questions!

that looks like it will clean up pretty good. know idea on the Joseph Edwards name either manah or martin103 would be good sources for the name and history. just judging form the pictures i would say 1850 to 1890, and possibly bone scales not ivory.

clean it polish it, hone it!
enjoy,
jim

Welcome to SRP!

That will clean up nicely. Welcome

Welcome. I have to admit that I have a special place in my heart for vintage razors of all sorts. There really is just that little extra something knowing that you are shaving with a piece of history.

Originally Posted by Sargon

Welcome. I have to admit that I have a special place in my heart for vintage razors of all sorts. There really is just that little extra something knowing that you are shaving with a piece of history.

Exactly why I wanted an old one. I wonder how many beards it's shaved in its lifetime and what kind of person it was. Amazing. I think they are ivory scales as it has a grain saw marks and it doesn't smell when polished love to know how old it is? I can't find any info on the maker I have looked at all the old Sheffield cutlers and can't find any reference to the name. A lad at my work is giving me a load of old razors and strops as a guy next door has past away and he has alerts of strops and razors so should be interesting😃

Very nice first razor. Get somebody to hone that wedge up for you and you'll be in good shape. Welcome!