- Joined
- Thursday September 26, 2013
- Location
- Halifax, Republic of Yorkshire
Yes, thanks , not that I was actively looking for one as they are like the proverbial hens teeth, but this one is in great condition for around 100 years I’m in the process of getting the blade into usable condition.
The early version seems to be better made than the later versions. Maybe the result of mass production?
... finished up making washing machines, didn't they? Haha.
I never managed to find one myself when I was collecting a few years back. Funny how the later sets can be found so readily in really excellent condition, even unused. Yes, I think Rolls Razor became quite the experts in mass-production and marketing. It's overall a genius concept.
Honing the blade can be done by cutting some lapping film to the shape of the frame so that it sits inside and get the angle just right when the plates are put back in. I know there's a stone plate, but lapping film is far more versatile and capable ... and can give a more refined edge that the leather plate can maintain. My old like-minded collector pal back in those days did a lot with Rolls Razors and you might find some of his posts more likely on B&B - look for mjclark.
... and the period paperwork in the sets make for wonderful reading.