This is the razor I got from my grandpa. I just had it professionally sharpened and honed and returned to me with a really nice sleeve case. Other than the edge I had it left untouched because I really liked the patina it developed over the years.
It's a Theo A. Kochs "Lucifer" straight razor. It dates back to as early as 1888. It could very well be my great grandpas. If I decide to shave again this will be the one to do it
That is an awesome looking beauty!
Since I got my Spyderco sharpening system, tackling the honing duties of a straight razor sounds like a pleasant thing. I'm out of knives around here to sharpen. lol! Paying for disposables just keeps adding up over time when I could be using a self honed straight razor. I need to purchase a strop anyway for my other knives.
I've been kicking it around for a few years, but I haven't been able to bring myself to buy one yet.