Just had this Lather Catcher show up last night. I'm absolutely in love with it. Heljestrand's have such nice steel and I haven't met one yet I didn't love. I have no idea why, but Lather Catchers just drive me crazy. I think they're so neat.
I grabbed this from Maggards. Came with 3 Half Hollow wedge blades total. 2 should be usable, 1 is iffy but I'm going to see what I can do.
I don't think I'll polish it. I did scrub and wash it some, but I like the look it has now. I'm hoping to try and get one of the blades honed tonight.
7 Comments
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social · 5 pts · 2y
Great catch! The leather is for stropping the blades?
whosgotthepudding@sub.wetshaving.social · 5 pts · 2y
It is. It has a little clip in the middle that holds the blades. From what I gather, you set the blade in the clip and pull the leather, then flip and pull it the other way. It's cool. I'll try to remember to grab a pic showing that this evening.
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 2y
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gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 2y
I agree with you on the existing patina. It has a steam-punk look. Really cool. Great find!
whosgotthepudding@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 2y
Very steampunk indeed. From what I can tell, these were made by Heljestrand between 1900 and 1939. The lines along the back give me really strong 30's vibes. The most steampunk looking decade!
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 2y
Looking forward to hearing how it shaves!
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 2y
Great find! Curious to hear how it shaves.