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Human said:
This may be a stupid question, I still can't quite believe I'm typing it. What makes a vintage SR actuality vintage?
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Well..Without Getting into Vintage this an That..An SR that is Not Currently Being Made or No Longer in Production Wouldn't Be Far Away..Most of My SRs are 20s & 30s Productions..Some 40s or Late 40s..After that Most European SRs became Less Hands On as Time Went By with More Modern Technology & Cheaper Mass Production Methods..o_O

In My Opinion they are Not the Same as the Human Role & the Expertise of Craftsman's of Days Gone By..Incidentally..Vintage Japanese SRs Seem to be the Exception to the Rule..They Kept the Quality of their SRs it Would Apear Over Cheaper Mass Production Methods of the West..Even So Called Cheaper Brand Japanese SR have Impeccable Grinds..:D

Billy
 
wayne mattison said:
Yeah it is especially the bit about the crowns on Sheffield razors that help date them by the monarch on the throne at the time then the placing of the word England which helps too.
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Yeah, I've been trying to sell my Thiers Issard which is pretty new/modern in manufacturing terms, and buy a vintage.
It's all about the history with these razors. The modern ones just don't look the same...
 
There are some very pretty 'new' razors and some exceptionally gorgeous 'vintage' razors. Some razors are quite bland, non-extrovert and people love them all the same. It's all down to preference. Personally, I'm with the herd in that I enjoy the vintage style razors, especially if they have nice etching or similar.

The one-up that the vintage razors tend to have is that they're usually more balanced, as previously mentioned. Hence, easier to manoeuvre than the cheaper, new offerings.

Plenty around, no harm in putting the feelers out on BST threads or sending some of the more experienced SR users eBay listings or similar for their take on it. I know I've done that with @Fergiebilly and he's been a gem in pointing me in the right direction. I don't have any dud razors and all of mine shave beautifully, in fairness. He's got a phenomenally quick turnover for honing razors as well and an initial honing isn't all that expensive so you wouldn't necessarily have to buy something shave-ready from the outset.

Latest example -
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This beauty was restored by the previous owner and sold as entirely not shave ready. She's a near wedge from early 19th century, me thinks, from what I've researched. She's honed up well and has a great temper (lovely, hard steel). Apparently a bit of a nightmare to hone as she was as dull as a butter knife before Billy had his hands on her. Now she's got a 20k edge and tree-tops hairs for fun. Of course, there was a bit of a risk involved as I couldn't see the item beforehand but asked for advice, received it and made my purchase based on that. She owes me just over £50 including honing costs, initial purchase and various shipping. Just an example of what you can get for not a lot of money! :)
 
Benz3ne said:
There are some very pretty 'new' razors and some exceptionally gorgeous 'vintage' razors. Some razors are quite bland, non-extrovert and people love them all the same. It's all down to preference. Personally, I'm with the herd in that I enjoy the vintage style razors, especially if they have nice etching or similar.

The one-up that the vintage razors tend to have is that they're usually more balanced, as previously mentioned. Hence, easier to manoeuvre than the cheaper, new offerings.

Plenty around, no harm in putting the feelers out on BST threads or sending some of the more experienced SR users eBay listings or similar for their take on it. I know I've done that with @Fergiebilly and he's been a gem in pointing me in the right direction. I don't have any dud razors and all of mine shave beautifully, in fairness. He's got a phenomenally quick turnover for honing razors as well and an initial honing isn't all that expensive so you wouldn't necessarily have to buy something shave-ready from the outset.

Latest example -
s-l1600.jpg

This beauty was restored by the previous owner and sold as entirely not shave ready. She's a near wedge from early 19th century, me thinks, from what I've researched. She's honed up well and has a great temper (lovely, hard steel). Apparently a bit of a nightmare to hone as she was as dull as a butter knife before Billy had his hands on her. Now she's got a 20k edge and tree-tops hairs for fun. Of course, there was a bit of a risk involved as I couldn't see the item beforehand but asked for advice, received it and made my purchase based on that. She owes me just over £50 including honing costs, initial purchase and various shipping. Just an example of what you can get for not a lot of money! :)
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Aye..That Sheffield of Yours Took the Finest Edge I have Ever Felt on an Old English Wedge or Near Wedge..Its as Smooth as Butter with that 20 K Synthetic Edge..These Older Wedge Type SRs Can Vary a Lot in the Steels Temper..Yours has an Excellent Temper & You Got a Bargain there..:)

Billy
 
Just to throw my hat in the ring as it were-

I fancied trying a Japanese straight and found a seller in the states on the bay, look for april7th1989.

Bought three from him/her now. All very sensibly priced with the blade style I prefer. All have been the best razors I have used bar none, and easy to refresh. Try one- loads of choice- I promise you won't be disappointed
 
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