{"product_id":"6-8-thomas-read-co-round-tip-hollow-ground-straight-razor-dublin-ireland","title":"6\/8\" Thomas Read \u0026 Co Round Tip Hollow Ground Straight Razor | Dublin, Ireland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable is a newly restored vintage straight razor, perfect for beginners! A rarity in the cutlery world, this razor heralds from Dublin, Ireland: 4 Parliament Street to be exact! The Irish manufacturers have a long and celebrated history and the shop is currently closed but being turned into a museum in the future!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cut-throat has been carefully restored and sharpened and comes 100% Shave-ready. Features round point for a classic look and protection from nicks. The scales are original black celluloid featureing a pewter wedge. They have been polished to a high luster and will dazzle even when not in use! The blade shows off a classic feature reading, \"Extra Hollow Ground Razor\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Ireland was under British rule during this time it is possible the razor blank was imported from Sheffield, England and finished in Ireland, however the makers mark reads clearly, DUBLIN\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Ireland\u003cbr\u003eGrind: Full Hollow \u003cbr\u003eMetal: Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003eScales: Original Celluloid\u003cbr\u003eDate: 1900's\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Polished, Sharpened and Shave Ready\u003cbr\u003eGrade: Excellent\u003cbr\u003eImperfections: little signs of use\u003cbr\u003eIncluded: Razor only\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory: Razor manufactured in Germany have been known for their quality and superior durability. This razor is sure to last another 100yrs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRestoration: This razor went through our complete Revamp service. It was first polished to a near mirror finish, removing all active rust and as much metal as was safe for this grind. The scales were also polished to give a high luster. The blade then went through our True Honing process, utilizing stones such as a Naniwa Chosera 10k, Belgian Yellow Coticule and Shapton 30k to give this straight razor the perfect edge. It arrives to you stropped and shave ready. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRestoration: This razor went through our complete Revamp service. It was first polished to a near mirror finish, removing all active rust and as much metal as was safe for this grind. The scales were also polished to give a high luster. The blade then went through our True Honing process, utilizing stones such as a Naniwa Chosera 10k, Belgian Yellow Coticule and Shapton 30k to give this straight razor the perfect edge. It arrives to you stropped and shave ready. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Razor Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47961103139093,"sku":"SR0445","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/1108\/3541\/files\/deeae5b7129cbc38ad4b2fcab931aff8.jpg?v=1707020619","url":"https:\/\/www.razoremporium.net\/products\/6-8-thomas-read-co-round-tip-hollow-ground-straight-razor-dublin-ireland","provider":"Razor Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}