Joseph Rodgers & Sons Straight Razor
$150.00
This is a Joseph Rodgers & Sons straight razor with a barbers notch quarter hollow ground 6/8 blade. The tang has the royal mark with 'Cutlers to their Majesties' stamped into it. The blade is etched with 'Patent Hollow Ground'. Based on the tang it would have been made during the reign of Queen Victoria, probably mid to late 1800s. The scales have been replaced with new buffalo horn scales with new brass pins and washers.
I've included a pre-restoration photo of the razor, this is no indication of what the razor currently looks like!
Joseph Rodgers & Sons was appointed cutlers to His Majesty King George IV in 1821; chosen as one of 5 firms to make cutlery specimens for presentation to the Duke of York in 1826.
This razor has been restored and is shave ready.
Product detail
Depending on the initial condition of the razors, they will go through a sanding progression starting at 320 grit and ending on 1200 grit paper. They are then buffed on a low speed buffer with black, green, and then white buffing compound. After buffing, they are hand polished with metal polish.
The bevel is set on a 1k Naniwa stone and honed on a progression of 3k, 5k, 8k, and then the edge is polished on a 12k stone. After honing, I then do about 10 passes on a linen strop and then 60 on leather. All of the razors are then shave tested to insure that they will give a smooth and satisfying shave. There is no need to strop before your initial shave.
After the razor is shave ready, it is disinfected and lightly oiled. Please make sure to lightly wipe of any oil before use.
Return and Refund policy
We accept returns within 7 days of the original purchase date. To be eligible for a return your product must be in the same condition that you received it. Damaged items will not be eligible for return.
The Return Process
Initiate: Contact us at info@southriverstraightrazors.com with your order number and the reason for the return.
Authorization: If your return is approved, we will send you a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and shipping instructions.
Shipping: You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. We recommend using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance.
Refunds
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. If you are approved, your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within [5-10] business days.
