Vintage JOSEPH ALLEN NON-XLL Straight Razor 5/8" NOS Bakelite Scales RESTORED

Description: The Razor: This is a nice post-tariff cutthroat straight razor with nice lines manufactured by the respected Sheffield cutler, Joseph Allen & Sons. It measures 5/8ths" at its widest point, sports a quarter-hollow grind and boasts a subtly smiling bellied edge. The lettering on the blade face reads, "Medium Size Hollow Ground." By 20th century standards this blade is quarter hollow ground. In Sheffield in the 1800s, the technology of hollow grinding was still evolving, thus the discrepancy between the engraved message and our modern expectations.This razor has a somewhat worn maker's stamp on the tang. It shows residual pitting throughout, a testament to its long decades of steadfast service to generations of gentlemen. It has been restored, as described below. The Work: I refurbished this blade by removing all rust and as much of the pitting as I could without endangering its lines and original essence, polishing it to a nice satin sheen. I nestled the blade in sweet New-Old-Stock vintage British-made Bakelite scales which I re-affixed utilizing understated brass collars and brass pins. I re-used its original lead wedge. Less visible to the eye, I also added brass washers to the pivot to enhance its already impressive longevity. This blade is likely 120-130 years old and still going strong, ready to serve several more generations! It has a nice purposeful feel in the hand. I honed this razor with great care, as I would for my own razors I use for personal daily use. This razor was honed with the following progression with 2 layers of tape to protect the spine and optimize the bevel angle: Shapton Kuromaku Ceramic 2k Shapton Kuromaku Ceramic 5k Seuhiro Kouseki 10k Maruka Narutaki Asagi Vintage Scottish Linen Fire Hose Strop Tony Miller Rough Out Strop Tony Miller Fast Bridle Strop My Story: I fell in love with vintage straight razors some years back when I became irritated with the exorbitant cost of disposable razor cartridges. Utilizing my background in jewelry and sculpture, I taught myself to refurbish antique straight razors, to make custom razor scales, to pin them properly, and, through great effort and dedication, have gained a reputation for nicely honed shaving edges. Each of these blades is a journey, with a history. A man's hands created it long ago to last for generations. You and I are part of those generations. I try to be sensitive and cognizant of the historical context of each razor, as well as the spirit and intentions of the original blade-maker so that I may bring them back to life for you, my customer. FYI: any props used in photos (sharpening stones, rulers, etc.) are not for sale as part of this listing unless specifically detailed in the title and description sections of the listing

Price: 120 USD

Location: Hurley, New York

End Time: 2024-08-09T17:16:08.000Z

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