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A Small Straight Razor by The MAB Co. NR

Manufacturers Info.
The MAB Co
73 Newhall St Birmingham

 This straight razor has a 9/16” Shoulderless ¼  Hollow ground blade,
French point. cutting edge 21/4” long
It has black horn scales with a lead spacer.

Engraved on the tang are the words
 “THE MAB R
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 This is not a corn razor!

 In a previous sale (pictures) mab.htm A label on the box read
“To keep this razor in good shaving order
we recommend that it should be stropped
regularly on the MAB Patent Pneumatic Strop
(Price 5/6) If the simple instructions are followed
the edge should keep in keen condition for many
months without re-setting. THE MAB Co

 Condition.

 Case. Original case Fair to good condition.

 Razor.  I have Cleaned the razor & it has left some pitting
on the spine tang & blade

 The hone wear is light. There are no chips or cracks in the blade & the scales are fine but for one small bug bite. Not shave ready.

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blade.jpg (125806 bytes)
spine.jpg (141669 bytes) underside.jpg (199915 bytes)


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