Hi out there, was wondering if anyone can help me with some info about these razors...<br>They are in tip top order & are in their original velvet lined ...
Colin,<br><br>Thanks for joining the club. The razors probably date back to the late 1800's or turn of the century. I can't tell what the handle material is ...
Hi Lynn, Thanks for replying to my letter.. Have been having a bit of trouble with my scanner, but it's ok now..Have posted two more photos in photo page...the...
Hi Colin, <br>Does the grain run the length of the handle? Does the material seem thin or is the material thick? Might be Ivory. If you heat up a pin and touch...
I really appreciate all the new members. If anyone has any types of razors they are looking for or want to sell or trade, post the pictures and a message. Lynn...
I just read a great book "Getting To Know Your Straight Razors" by Phillip Krumholz. You'll see his name on many of the straight razor links. Great book and ...
I just put a few more links up. Please feel free to add to them. Don't forget to tell all your straight razor shaving friends about this club so that we can...
I just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. Well we've got a few members now which I see as very positive. Please feel free to ask any questions, add...
hello there i have just started collecting razors but have been shaving with one for a few years now i am interested in buying some razors.they don't have to...
Andy,<br><br>There are auctions on AOL like ebay and just about every search engine company has them as well. I will try to add a few more links for you. I...
I found a site that is supposed to have barbers in the Northeast who still do straight razor shaves. It does include some in New Jersey. The site is: <a...
Don't know what I would do without the help of Don Walter from American Razor Company. I had oversharpened one of my razors by using too many strokes on the ...
Got a great tip for you shavers. It is a good idea to strop both before and after every shave. Contrary to public belief you can use the same razor day after...
I have picked up a couple of razors lately with a little rust and tarnish. Initially I have used 0000 steel wool with som WD-40. It helps some but I am really...
I just posted a couple of new links for the club. The Razor Central link is pretty cool. Please post any links you may find that aren't here yet. Thanks....
Lately I have been using the Green sharpening paste to finish the edge after honing my razors. I just can't believe what a super difference this makes in the ...
Hi all, I just recently got a Messerschmidt straight razor, and want to learn how to use it. But my wife, and her father, are afraid I'll end up with a whole...
Elfie, If you look on some of the links here in the club you will find several that have instruction on shaving. The key for me is to make sure the razor is as...
I want to encourage everyone that bids on straight razors at any online auctions to ask for a full return policy on what they buy. If the seller won't offer a...
Lynn, Where can I obtain the green sharpening paste? Have been using the white type for years, but from what you describe, the green sounds far superior....
Although I have been shaving with a straight razor for about 25 years now, I am really not much of a collector. I do have a fairly large collection of shaving ...
Bomber, You can get the paste from Don Walters at American Razor Company. There is a link here in the club for him. His email is donrazr@.... He also...
Bomber, cool on the masonic symbols. I just got petitioned in myself. I would try those places in the malls called Things Remembered and see if they can do...