09-22-2021, 12:17 PM
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(09-22-2021, 10:21 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: Williams Wednesday SEptember 22, 2021
Razor: RWNN (Razor With No Name)
Blade: Modified Gem
Brush: Stirling Synthetic
Soap: Vintage Williams
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Vintage Williams Aqua Velva
Fragrance: Nautica Blue
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,050
No information with this razor that I have NEVER seen another of. I am told by Jeff (Jmudrick) it is made by Traut and Hine before their Dandy razor but that still doesn't give me a name and neither does the box. The only info on the razor is Patent Nov 14, 1911 and that matches the Patent info found ( Thanks riverrun ) I believe I will dub it the RWNN (Razor With No Name) Have a great Wednesday everyone !
I feel a small sense of joy when I see SOTD videos/pictures where folks shave with rare vintage razors. It’s like these razors were taken out of a museum. With Dave in KY including the patent, it’s even more of a history lesson. Imagine a couple of guys sitting around smoking cigars (Fuzzy fits well in this image) and coming up with such a simple design consisting of only three parts.
It wasn’t long ago that I found my first vintage razor in an antique store. I can still remember the feeling in the hand, a sense of substance/heft…more than just the weight of the razor. I don’t think I get the same feeling when I pick up a modern razor. I leave a couple of vintage razors sitting on my bathroom counter and throughout the day I find myself picking one up and feeling the small sense of joy!
Bryan, FNG-SE