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5/8" 'Our Beauty' The J.R. Torrey Razor Co. Hollow Straight Razor | Worchester, MA USA

5/8" 'Our Beauty' The J.R. Torrey Razor Co. Hollow Straight Razor | Worchester, MA USA

Regular price $125.00 USD
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$125.00 USD

Available is a newly restored vintage straight razor. Made in Worchester, MA, this piece from J.R. Torrey is both a great starter straight razor and a sharp looking blade! The steel is of high quality and this razor is ready to deliver! Brand new custom acrylic scales makes this truly special for the new wet shaver in your life, or treating yourself to this Beauty!

The hollo ground makes this razor an incredible smooth shaver! The Spanish-esque point matched with the angular spine this razor is trule unique and gorgeous. This blade brings together American made cutlery craftsmanship and modern practicality. Pick up this great blade today!

Country of Manufacture: USA
Grind: Hollow
Metal: Carbon Steel
Scales: Acrylic
Date: 1950's
Condition: Polished, Sharpened and Shave Ready
Grade: Excellent
Imperfections: N/A
Included: Razor

History: Of all the American razor companies, The Torrey company is known as one of the most respected and sought after straight razor manufactures from the 1900's. 

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!

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