Last week I mentioned to my father that I have been shaving with a DE Safety Razor. My father's response was that he didn't think they even made safety razors anymore, so I proceeded to show him my collection of goodies. He said that he has something for me that I might like, but he didn't tell me what it was.
This weekend when I was at my folks place he gave me a straight razor that had been owned by his grandfather (my great-grandfather) Giovanni, passed down to my grandfather Pasquale, and then to my father, who has now passed it down to me. I don't know anything about straight razors so any help you can offer regarding it would be greatly appreciated.
The box states: E. A. Joseph, High Grade Steel, Bayonne, N.J. Made in Germany.
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Some background: My father said that his great-grandfather died in the 40's, so it is highly unlikely that this razor was imported from Germany any time after say 1939. Therefore it is probably from the 30's or 20's if not older. The handle feels like plastic, but I'm pretty sure it's ivory or some other material.
The Handle says "Washington".
The blade says "E. S. Joseph / High Grade Steel / Bayonne N.J. 5/8" on one side
and "Washington / Made in Solingen-Germany" on the other side.
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I know next to nothing about straight razors. Any help would be appreciated. Manufacturer? What is it worth? Can it be salvaged and used (by me)? What needs to be done to get it in shape? Just sharpening (honing)?
Thanks!
This weekend when I was at my folks place he gave me a straight razor that had been owned by his grandfather (my great-grandfather) Giovanni, passed down to my grandfather Pasquale, and then to my father, who has now passed it down to me. I don't know anything about straight razors so any help you can offer regarding it would be greatly appreciated.
The box states: E. A. Joseph, High Grade Steel, Bayonne, N.J. Made in Germany.
Attachment 431099 IMG_3564.jpg
Some background: My father said that his great-grandfather died in the 40's, so it is highly unlikely that this razor was imported from Germany any time after say 1939. Therefore it is probably from the 30's or 20's if not older. The handle feels like plastic, but I'm pretty sure it's ivory or some other material.
The Handle says "Washington".
The blade says "E. S. Joseph / High Grade Steel / Bayonne N.J. 5/8" on one side
and "Washington / Made in Solingen-Germany" on the other side.
IMG_3562.jpgIMG_3561.jpgIMG_3558.jpg
I know next to nothing about straight razors. Any help would be appreciated. Manufacturer? What is it worth? Can it be salvaged and used (by me)? What needs to be done to get it in shape? Just sharpening (honing)?
Thanks!
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