Caring for a Straight Razor?

[2ADMNLOVER]

I figure that one day we well run out of razor blades, tobacco and coffee, and I don't plan on having a beard. This is the main reason I purchased it, and I want to take very good care of it.Thank you very much,Josh <><

Good post , I'm wondering the same thing .

 

[JetGirl]

Contact "Tatters" here. He's a collector and also uses those, if I recall.

 

[JetGirl]

Here's his INGO profile with contact info: INGunOwners - View Profile: tatters

 

[Sasquatchhunter]

I have one exactly like. mines called an EZ razor or something like that. I use WD40 and a belt

 

[tatters]

Hey gang!

I don't own one of these yet, I use the double edge safety razors. It'll be my next step, though.

However, I could suggest a couple of great websites.

shavemyface.com (I belong to this one)
badger and blade

Many learned folks there.

 

[Wabatuckian]

Thanks folks.

I believe I got it.

Honed it up good, and found a piece of soft leather to strop it.

I didn't know my stone set could get a blade this sharp!

Shaved with it tonight - my arm is bare from testing the thing as I honed it - and on my face, managed to get a nice close shave faster than with a safety razor and in about half the time.

Dunno why these things were given up. I think I might get another and use these almost exclusively!

Thanks,

Josh <><

 

[45calibre]

I always wanted one of those where can I get one? Are they expensive ?

 

[redneckmedic]

Straight Razor Designs, The Finest In Gentlemens Shaving And Grooming Needs

from the $teen to hundreds

 

[FordMan08]

I've got 40 or 50 of them, I dont use them but I do collect them. I like the old Case XX, Keen Kutter, John Primble, Winchester ect. Alot of them were made in England. Prices can be from a few bucks to over a grand. I collect old knives too.

 

[Wabatuckian]

I always wanted one of those where can I get one? Are they expensive ?

Hello,

Check eBay. Stay away from the supposed new ones. They are made in Pakistan (at least one person there is selling these). Advertised as Made in America, 440 Stainless, I had to go through PayPal to get my money back.

The one that I got here, it's an inexpensive antique. Make sure of the edge condition, and there's no reason to spend more than $10 + shipping on one. Not all are in demand by collectors.

Josh <><

 

[Ogre]

Most strops have a leather belt and a canvas belt for final passes. So a good wide belt would probably work, but I would try and pick up a strop.

 

[inxs]

Razors need to be carbon steel. Stainless can be fairly close but never as good. Stainless razors do good for patch cutting for black powder though...

 

[brewski]

a friend of mine just picked up 5 old razors, anybody know where to research prices.