11/16" Maher & Grosh Genuine Rattler Straight Razor | Toledo, OH

Available is an 11/16" Genuine Rattler Straight Razor that was manufactured in Toledo, OH! This razor arrives Shave Ready after being restored and honed by our inhouse meister. Hollow ground razors plow down even the coarsest hair with little effort. This blade is ground with a barber's notch, perfect for detail work. The tip is forgiving making it the perfect starter razor for someone new to straight razor shaving .

Maher & Grosh is known for their high quality straight razors. They are currently still in business and boast a long history starting in 1875! Ease of use and affordable price., pick up this special razor today!

Country of Manufacture: USA
Grind: Hollow Ground
Metal: Carbon Steel
Scales: Celluloid
Date: 1940's
Condition: Polished, Sharpened and Shave Ready
Grade: Good
Imperfections: minor areas of dark staining on blade etching
Included: Razor 

Restoration: 

This razor underwent our complete Straight Razor Restoration Service. It was first polished, removing all active rust to reveal new metal and a mirror shine. Next, the scales were either restored or handcrafted depending on the razor’s needs. Custom scales are handcrafted specifically for this razor and expertly fashioned with new pins providing support, style, and control. If left original, the scales were cleaned thoroughly removing any risks of corrosion or scale rot, and buffed to bring out the material’s luster and brilliance.

To make the straight razor Shave Ready it then completes our True Honing Process, utilizing stones in a progression designed specifically for that razor’s material, grind, and needs. Bevels are set using a Chosera 400 sharpening stone, then the Chosera 1000 is assigned to precisely define the bevel. The Chosera 3000 is then used to sweep the bevel clean and acts as a transition into the finishing stones.

We begin the honing with the Arashiyama 6000 stone. After an extended time with this sharpening stone shaving is completely possible. However, we utilize the Naniwa 12000 to bring the razor even closer to perfection. Our final stone, Suehiro 20000, leaves an exceptionally smooth edge providing you with a Shave Ready razor that will glide through your beard effortlessly.Once the honing is finished the razor is then stropped with one of our handcrafted Latigo 3’’ Strops and a light coating of food + face safe mineral oil is applied making this Straight razor preserved to museum quality standards and 100% Shave Ready!