Vintage Straight Razor - Mid 1800 To Late 1800 Chas Clements King of Diamonds 9/16" Hollow Ground

Vintage Mid 1800's To Late 1800's Chas Clements "King Of Diamonds" Straight Razor

An amazing and very unique find! One do not come across razors dating back to the 1800's every day. Chas Clemets were situated at 17 Billiter Street, Sheffield, where some of the world's best steels were and still are produced. They were in business from 1850 to 1875, producing carbon steel knives and straight razors.  

As with everything else manufactured during that period in Sheffield, only the best quality materials were used and superior high quality carbon blades were the result. 

It is in great overall condition with no rust. Very well looked after considering it's age. As can be expected after 150+ years, there is some patina and very slight pitting on the blade. Comes in it's original box. The box is in poor condition.

The blade will need honing should you want to shave with it. And the traditional way to hone it, is on a leather strop.

And the opinions are universal - there is NO shave like a straight razor shave. Bear in mind that razor manufacturers have moved away from traditional shaving methods to disposable and cartridge systems. WHY? There is no money in it for them with straight razors  and even safety razors because they last for ever and DE safety blades are as cheap as chips.

There is a HUGE resurgence worldwide to the traditional wet shave. And the reasons are simple: 

1) The best shaves ever
2) Very cheap
3) Very satisfying - nothing  like a clean shaved face
4) The nostalgia, the ritual and the smell

And ask yourself the question: Why do all professional barbers worldwide still use traditional shaving tools? So come on people, join the millions who know what a shave should be like!

Here is a nice video tutorial on a straight razor shave - check it out!: