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Straight razor. The Hamilton Razor Co. USA. Imitation ivory handle has pattern of semi-nude woman in center surrounded by scroll with flower above on wrapped rope background. Pile side is rounded, plain, wrapped rope to match the front. The five other makers observed on this handle pattern are: Oxford Razor; Gray, Dudley,…; Real Cast Steel; Red Devil; and J.R. Torrey. Note: There is a very similar pattern to this one that does not have the wrapped rope background. Currently, I do not have one to illustrate. The semi-nude portion is identical. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "A Word About The Ladies," in the July/August 1975 issue of "The Blade" magazine. An article about nude and semi-nude celluloid handled straight razors. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 35 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Diamond Steel. E.E. Schaaf Indianapolis, Ind. Made in Germany. Imitation ivory handle has raised semi-nude woman on lower one-third smelling flower in garden. Above her is pattern of flowers and wrapped ribbon. Pile side is rounded and plain. Very rare. This is razor # 36 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. Hope Cutlery Co. Germany. Imitation ivory handle with scene of Eve in garden picking apple with snake. Pile side is rounded and plain. This particular razor has burgundy coloring on pattern. This is the only one that I have seen with this color. Very rare. This is razor # 37 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Cosmo Mfg. Co. Germany. Imitation ivory handle has raised nude woman picking grapes on lower one-third and grapes and leaves at tang end. Pile side is rounded and plain. Of the thirteen examples inspected, four were made by Cosmo, two by Lafayette Cutlery Co., two by Oxford Razor Co., then one each by Carlsbad Mfg. Co., F.A. Clauberg, Wyeth’s, Germania and Yankee Cutlery Co. This was a very popular handle pattern that was produced in a variety of colors by many different makers. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This razor was featured in my article "A Word About The Ladies," in the July/August 1975 issue of "The Blade" magazine. An article about nude and semi-nude celluloid handled straight razors. This is razor # 38 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Ern. C. Friedr. Ern. Imitation ivory handle with raised nude in robe standing on brick at edge of water with flower above and below. Pile side is rounded and plain. Five examples inspected including another Ern, W.H. Morley, Hunter Razor and Yankee Cutlery Co. This razor was featured in my article "Collecting Straight Razors," in the January/February 1974 issue of "The American Blade" magazine. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This razor was featured in my article "A Word About The Ladies," in the July/August 1975 issue of "The Blade" magazine. An article about nude and semi-nude celluloid handled straight razors. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 39 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Ern. Imitation ivory handle with raised woman facing to her left, brushing hair while standing on lily pad (Venus?). Pile side is rounded and plain. Also examined one attached to a blade stamped Wadsworth XLNT. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "Collecting Straight Razors," in the January/February 1974 issue of "The American Blade" magazine. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This razor was featured in my article "A Word About The Ladies," in the July/August 1975 issue of "The Blade" magazine. An article about nude and semi-nude celluloid handled straight razors. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 40 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Barber’s Razor Solingen. Colorful imitation ivory handle has raised nude woman on lily pad facing to her right with flower above. Pile side is rounded and plain. Two others include Genco and P. Savolanen Virginia, Minn. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This razor was featured in my article "A Word About The Ladies," in the July/August 1975 issue of "The Blade" magazine. An article about nude and semi-nude celluloid handled straight razors. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 41 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Atlantic Cutlery Germany. Imitation ivory handle colored pink with pattern of raised nude woman facing to her right while standing on a man’s shoulders with flower above. Pile side is rounded and plain. This was a very popular fancy nude handled razor. Other examples include: Another Atlantic, Simon Pure Cutlery (2), Oxford Razor (2), Rolka & Klein (2), Hope Cutlery, Clauss Fremont, O and Fred Dolle. This pattern has been found in different colors and in black. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This razor was featured in my article "A Word About The Ladies," in the July/August 1975 issue of "The Blade" magazine. An article about nude and semi-nude celluloid handled straight razors. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 42 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Norvell – Shapleigh Hdwe. Co. St. Louis. Made in Germany. Imitation ivory handle with raised heads of elk, fox and rabbit surrounded in scroll and oak leaves with acorns. Pile side is rounded and plain. Very rare. This is razor # 43 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. Rheinische Cutlery Co. Germany. Imitation ivory handle with raised pattern of parrot above cockatoo with flowers and scroll. Pile side is rounded and plain. Five out of eight of this pattern inspected were by this maker. The others included London Cutlery Co. Little Valley, NY, Townley and Broch & Thisbel. Rare. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 44 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Oxford Razor Warranted Germany. Imitation ivory handle with raised flying birds over a swan in water with cattails and lily pads. Pile side is rounded and plain. Of the five looked at, another was by Oxford and the remaining three were by Rheinische, Imperial and Geneva Cutlery Co. Rare. This is razor # 45 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980.

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Straight razor. Wm. Elliot & Co. Made in Germany. Imitation ivory handle with raised alligator in swamp pattern. Pile side has full-length reptile scale pattern. Other makers include Genco, Kirby Razor and K.N. & Co. Rare. This is razor # 46 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Crown & Sword Razor Works Wald – Germany. Imitation ivory handle with raised standing elk in center with pine branches and cones above and below. Pile side is rounded and plain. A popular handle offered by a variety of cutlery firms including: Oxford (2), W.H. Morley & Sons (3), Ern (2), Jas. T. Scott (2), and Charleston Hdwe. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 47 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Imitation ivory handle with raised small deer with pine tree on one side and floral motif on other, surrounded in scroll. Pile side is rounded and plain. Other makers include Oxford Razor (3), Bannister & Co., R.H. Whitney & Co., Royal, Sheffield Razor Co. and Wadsworth XLNT. I have seen this handle in different colors. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 48 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Also, this razor was featured on the back cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)."

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Straight razor. Middlebrook & Co. Imitation ivory handle pattern with buck and two does standing on ledges in forest with trees above and below. Pile side is rounded and plain. Other makers encountered with the same handle pattern are Oxford Razor, Cosmo and Geneva. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 49 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Also, this razor was featured on the back cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)."

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Straight razor. Challenge Cutlery Co. Bridgeport, Conn. Yellowish celluloid handle has raised pattern of owl sitting on branch surround in scroll and floral motif. Pile side has raised floral pattern as well. A popular handle pattern. Four of this pattern have been found attached to Challenge Cutlery Co. blades. Other makers include: Manhattan Razor, North American, Philadelphia Cutler, L.G.A. Hdwe Omaha and Goddard Hdwe. This pattern is found in different colors. This is razor # 50 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980.

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Straight razor. Ideal. Walford’s Washington D.C. Imitation ivory with raised horse head, horseshoe and crossed riding crops in area that appears to be folded away at center. Stripes at either end of both sides. Pile side is rounded and plain except for striped ends. Others viewed include Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. (2), Hope Cutlery, Yankee Cutlery, Wm. Elliot (2), Roy and Rahaim & Malhami, NY. Found in different colored highlights. Scarce. This is razor # 51 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. R & M – NY. (Rahaim & Malhami, NY) Imitation ivory handle with raised beetle in center on bark pattern with oak leaves and acorns. Pile side has tree bark pattern. Mizzoo made another in the same color. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This is razor # 52 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980.

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Straight razor. Shrade Cutlery Co. Walden, NY. Imitation ivory handle with raised full-length stork with fish in mouth and standing in reeds and cattails. Pile side is rounded and plain. This particular handle shows some remaining silver on fish, red on beak and green on background. This was a very popular handle pattern found in different colors on many different makers blades. Note: About 35 years ago I took a tour of the Shrade Cutlery factory in Ellenville, NY. At that time I mentioned to one of the Senior Management that I had a Shrade razor. He felt that was impossible, as they never produced razors. Evidently, most of their early records were destroyed in a fire. I agreed with him that perhaps they did not manufacture the razors, but there were examples of razors with their name that were, perhaps, manufactured “for” them. I donated a razor with pearl tang scales and a green swirl celluloid handle to their small museum to prove that they existed. Some other makers of this pattern were: Oxford (2), W.H. Morley (2), Simon Pure Cutler Co., Baker, Simmons Hdwe. and Imperial. Desirable handle pattern that can still be found in the marketplace. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 53 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Jas. T. Scott Warranted Handforged. Imitation ivory handle with raised full-length colorful peacock on branch. Pile side is rounded and plain. A very popular handle material found attached to blades marked W.H. Morley & Sons, Simmons Hardware, Ern and Crown & Sword. Encountered frequently in the marketplace. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 54 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920).", by Robert A. Doyle, published in 2005, this razor was also featured on the back cover.

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Straight razor. Simmons Hdwe. Germany. Imitation ivory handle with simple raised pattern of lighthouse with sailboat in foreground. Pile side is rounded and plain. I have also seen one attached to a Witte Hdwe. Co. blade. Rare. This is razor # 55 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Also, this razor was featured on the back cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)."

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Straight razor. Colonial Razor Warranted, Registered, Germany. Imitation ivory handle has unique lighthouse scene with birds in the air, small sailboat in the background, larger one in foreground. Pile side is rounded and plain. I have also witnessed the pattern on a blade stamped Asco. Rare. This is razor # 56 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Quaker Cutlery Co. Germany. Imitation ivory handle with raised castle scene including birds flying overhead, castle on rocks, sailboat in water and two flowers with scroll at bottom of scene. Pile side is rounded and plain. Five other makers found with the same pattern include: Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Challenge Cutlery Co., Belmont, A.S. Manila and Townley. Scarce. This is razor # 57 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Ern. Looks like #57 except that close inspection shows them to be slightly different. Note the difference in boats and the fact that this pattern only has one flower. Pile side is rounded and plain. Very rare. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 58 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. Koeller & Schmitz Cutlery Co. Solingen. The reverse side of tang has stamped image of fox and the word “Fox.” Imitation ivory handle has raised pattern on both sides of scroll and checkering surrounding running fox. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen. The blade is etched “1492-1892” with a bust titled “Columbus.” Very rare. The blade etching is commemorating the Christopher Columbus World's Fair and perhaps a souvenir from this World's Fair held in Chicago, IL. This is razor # 59 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Fox Cutlery Co. Solingen – Germany. Black celluloid handle has raised pattern on both sides of running fox with scroll and checkering different from #59. The top of the blade is ornately "jumped." Rare. This is razor # 60 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Red-Injun No. 101. H. Boker & Co. Germany. Imitation ivory handle with raised pattern on both sides of what appears to be some type of pine cones, flowers and bark. Green and brown coloring. Rare. This is razor # 61 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Also, this razor was featured on the back cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)."

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Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Colorful raised pattern of flowers, stalk and leaves in green and yellow with black colored background. Pile side is rounded and plain colored a dark brown. Very rare. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen. This is razor # 62 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. Sheffield Razor Co. Sheffield, Eng. Salmon- and yellow-swirled woven celluloid handle with openwork on both sides. Blade is etched “Barber’s Rattler Fully Warranted.” Very rare. This is razor # 63 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Capitol Cutlery Co. Indianapolis, Ind. Made in Germany. Imitation ivory handle with flowers and scroll at each end with metal end caps shaped and fitted to wrapped rope ends. Pattern on both sides. Some brown coloring remains. I have also viewed one made by Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Rare. This is razor # 64 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980.

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Straight razor. Washington Cutlery Co. Imitation ivory handle with wrapped rope ends and scroll with flowers each end. Dark brown highlights on pattern. Design on both sides. Blade is etched “King of Whiskers.” Rare. This is razor # 65 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Also, this razor was featured on the back cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)." This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980.

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Straight razor. Belmont Manufacturing Co. Handle is hot pink with intertwined bamboo figural pattern on both sides. Two others have been inspected: Boss and A.W. Wadsworth & Sons. Rare. This is the only one in this hot pink color I have ever seen. This is razor # 66 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Also, this razor was featured on the back cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)." This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980.

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Straight razor. Oxford Razor Warranted Germany. Imitation ivory rounded handle has painted scene of parrot on branch with stalk and flowers. Bird is orange and brown with a little green; flowers are yellow with green stalk. Pile side of rounded handle is plain. Note: All of the painted or transfer-scene-designed handles are very rare. Some are even rarer then the highly regarded figural patterns. Most of the time, the hand-colored pattern is missing, as it easily wore off. This is the only one of this pattern I have seen. This is razor # 67 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. 68. D. Peres Solingen Germany. Imitation ivory rounded handle has a unique pattern encompassing “cut-in” lines and hand-colored blue-green and black scene of birds flying over windmill with water and waterfowl. Pile side of rounded handle is plain. This is the only one of this kind I have seen. This is razor # 68 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Made in Germany. Imitation ivory rounded handle is hand-painted with lighthouse and small ship on upper part, larger sailing ship on lower part. Pattern is done in green. Pile side of rounded handle is plain. Note: I thought I had an exact duplicate by a different maker. However, close inspection shows they are slightly different. I believe each of these patterns is hand-done. This is the only example of this pattern I have seen. This is razor # 69 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Also, this razor was featured on the back cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)."

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Straight razor. Henry Sears & Son 1865. Imitation ivory rounded handle with brown colored lighthouse at top over sailing vessel below. Pile side of rounded handle is plain. Again, to my knowledge, one-of-a-kind. This is razor # 70 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Hot pink on dark burgundy hand-painted lighthouse and sailboat scene. Pile side of rounded handle is burgundy and plain. Very rare—only one known. This is razor # 71 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Alexander Coppel Solingen, Germany. Slightly rounded imitation ivory handle with cut-in ovals and scroll. Hand-colored green background and lighthouse with sailboat and rowboat. Pile side of slightly rounded handle is plain and colored green to match front. Very rare—one-of-a-kind. This is razor # 72 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Also, this razor was featured on the back cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)."

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Straight razor. Supplee Hardware Co. Made in Germany. Rounded imitation ivory handle is black celluloid with cut-in scroll design and imitation ivory colored bird and leaves on front. Pile side of rounded black handle is plain. One-of-a-kind. This is razor # 73 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Wm. Elliot & Co. Made in Germany. The rounded imitation ivory handle has hand-painted green windmill scene with road and sailboat. Pile side of rounded handle is plain. One-of-a-kind. This is razor # 74 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Electric Cutlery Co. Both sides of imitation ivory handle have unique cut-in pattern of mammal seated at bottom with branch in paw and eating fruit, upper part also has unusual cut-in pattern. The only other one of these that I had the opportunity to inspect was Electric as well. Rare. This is razor # 75 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Electric Cutlery Co. Newark, NJ. The rounded imitation ivory handle has front side cut-in with owl on branch at head end and raised inlaid metal quarter “man-in-the-moon” with three brass inlaid stars. Pile side of rounded handle is plain but has “Design Pat. Aug. 28, 91” (1891) raised in small letters and numerals. The other one I inspected was also made by Electric. Scarce. This is razor # 76 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Richard Korkemas New York. Made in Germany. The imitation rounded ivory handle has raised woman’s head at head end with flowers and leaves on vine extending toward tang end. Same handle pattern on both sides. Colors include red flowers, green leaves and vines. Three other examples were inspected: one Antoni Tadross and two J.A. Helberg. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "Collecting Straight Razors," in the January/February 1974 issue of "The American Blade" magazine. This is razor # 77 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Simmons Hardware Co. St. Louis, Mo. Made in Germany. Rounded imitation ivory handle with raised gentleman’s head with hat surrounded in scroll and floral pattern on both ends. Pile side of rounded handle has floral pattern with scroll. The only other that I have inspected with this pattern was the same make. Both blades are etched “A Beauty.” Rare. This is razor # 78 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Imperial Razor Warranted Registered Germany. Rounded imitation ivory handle has raised pattern with small figure of “Mercury” running with torch and surrounded in scroll. Pile side of rounded handle is decorated with scroll and checkered pattern. Two other makers with this pattern are H. Boker & Co. and W.H. Morley. Rare. This is razor # 79 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. K.B. Extra. Krusius Brothers. Rounded imitation ivory handle is colored brown and has pattern that peels away center to reveal winged cherub surrounded in scroll. Same pattern on pile side with good color. I have also seen this pattern on a Schmactenberg & Son blade. Scarce. This is razor # 80 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Lafayette Cutlery Co. Germany. The blue colored rounded imitation ivory handle scale on the front has raised shield surrounded by woven pattern. The pile side just has woven pattern, no shield. Rare. This is razor # 81 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. One of five straight razors featured on the front cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)."

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Straight razor. Ern. Imitation ivory slightly rounded handle with raised design of flower with flowing ribbon on both sides. This example has blue and orange flower with faded green to ribbon. Jas T. Scott has boasted this handle pattern as well. Scarce. This is razor # 82 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980.

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Straight razor. J.R. Torrey Co. The imitation ivory handle is highlighted in green and depicts figural ear of corn on both sides. Two other makers with the same handle pattern are Oxford Razor Co. and Devon Manufacturing. Scarce. This is razor # 83 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Also, this razor was featured on the back cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)."

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Straight razor. Wm. Elliot & Co. Made in Germany. Rounded imitation ivory handle with brown-colored, raised beaded design that showcases a cartouche with hand-painted standing deer on green and blue background. Pile side is fully beaded and colored to match background of front. The only other that I have seen is a match to this one. Each has the number “90” stamped on the tang and the same maker. The hand-painted scenes are supposed to be identical, but because they are hand painted, they are slightly different. Fantastic signature razors from Wm. Elliot. Extremely rare. This is razor # 84 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Antoni Tadross. The flat imitation ivory handle has cut-in pattern of scroll and oval with painted green background and hand-painted deer on ridge. Pile side of flat handle is colored green to match front. The only other I have seen is by the same maker. Rare. This is razor # 85 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980.

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Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Made in Germany. The flat imitation ivory handle has cut-in pattern of scroll and oval with painted green background and hand-painted swan on water with foliage. Pile side of flat handle is colored green to match front. The only other I have seen was made by Antoni Tadross. Rare. This is razor # 86 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980.

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Straight razor. Ern. Rounded imitation ivory handle is hand colored with green leaves and branches with a pair of light yellow and brown lizards. Pile side is plain rounded imitation ivory. One-of-a-kind. Very rare. This is razor # 87 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Antoni Tadross. Rounded imitation ivory handle is hand colored on front with three red flowers or fruit on green stem with green leaves. Pile side is plain rounded imitation ivory. The other two I have seen in this pattern have both been Antoni Tadross, leading me to believe this was an exclusive pattern for that firm. Very rare. This is razor # 88 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Also, this razor was featured on the back cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)." This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980.

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Straight razor. T. Mansour & Sons New York. Germany 35. The rounded imitation ivory handle has cut-in and colored pattern showing green leaves and orange berries on the front side. Pile side is plain rounded imitation ivory. Blade is etched with scroll and bust of “Gladstone.” I have viewed another one by the same maker, and it also had blade etched “Gladstone.” Lastly, I have seen the pattern on a blade stamped Salim Elias & T. Abdoo. Very rare. This is razor # 89 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Illegible. Rounded imitation ivory handle with hand-colored floral pattern with the addition of two inlaid metal engraved leaves. Color of painted leaves is green with a yellowish flower at tang end. Pile side is plain rounded imitation ivory. Rare. This is razor # 90 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Wadsworth Razor Co. XLNT. Rounded imitation ivory handle with engraved German silver inlaid scene of cowboy on horseback with dog chasing steer. Pile side is plain rounded imitation ivory. I have seen this pattern with black horn handles as well. The makers that have boasted this handle include Antoni Tadross, Wm. Elliot and H. Whitney. Scarce. This is razor # 91 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. W.H. Morley & Sons. Germany. Imitation ivory flat handle inlaid with engraved German silver scene of hunter shooting at retreating boar in forest. Pile side is plain flat imitation ivory. I have seen this pattern on a blade marked “Trustee.” Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This is razor # 92 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. George Wostenholm & Sons Celebrated I*XL Razor Sheffield, England. Rounded imitation ivory handle has engraved, inlaid German silver scene of buck, two does and fawn in forest. Pile side is plain rounded imitation ivory. Note: It is quite unusual to find fancy celluloid handles on blades made in Sheffield. The blade is of the right period and the pins do not look like they have been worked on. I believe that this is an original. However, keep in mind that most of the fancy celluloid handled razors were made in Germany. Rare. This is razor # 93 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Ernst Wilh Schmidt Solingen. Rounded yellowish celluloid handle has engraved inlaid German silver spread American eagle with “E. Pluribus Unum” in banner clutched in talons. Pile side is plain rounded yellowish celluloid that matches front. Rare. This is razor # 94 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Rashid Bohakel Chicago, Ill. Made in Germany. Rounded imitation ivory handle with three inlaid engraved aluminum leaves connected to hand-colored green stems and red flowers or berries. Pile side is plain rounded imitation ivory. Note that this is similar to #90 and yet distinctly different, attesting to the variety of celluloid handle patterns available in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Rare. This is razor # 95 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Elias & Thomas Pittsburgh, PA. Made in Germany. Rounded imitation ivory handle has fully beaded surface with central cartouche area inlaid with ornately shaped German silver design on front. Pile side is plain rounded imitation ivory with same raised beaded pattern as front but without cartouche. Note the similarity to #84. Instead of a hand-colored deer, this one has a metal inlay. Again, tremendous variety from imaginative handle designers. This is razor # 96 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Clauss Fremont, O. Imitation ivory flat handle is inlaid with engraved German silver scene of running deer with branches and leaves. Pile side is plain, flat imitation ivory. Rare. This is razor # 97 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Also, this razor was featured on the back cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)."

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Straight razor. Clauss Fremont, O. Imitation ivory rounded handle is inlaid with engraved German silver scene of spread butterfly. Pile side is plain, rounded imitation ivory. Rare. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This is razor # 98 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Dorp & Voos. Imitation ivory rounded handle has short cut-in pair of decorative lines above orange hand-colored area with applied openwork brass frame that houses small oval portrait of woman. I have never seen another straight razor handle having a photo portrait of someone other than this one. Most likely this was the shavers wife or close loved one. Pile side is plain, rounded imitation ivory. This is a one-of-a-kind. This is razor # 99 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980.

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Straight razor. J. A. Henckels Twin Works Germany. The flat black celluloid handle has cut-in design of ship above and anchor below raised bust of Christopher Columbus. Most likely a souvenir of the 1892 Columbus World's Fair in Chicago. Pile side is plain, flat black celluloid to match front. Rare. This is razor # 100 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Gppe. Garibaldi. Flat black celluloid handle has oval German silver frame inlaid outlining small portrait of “Garibaldi.” Pile side is plain, flat black celluloid. Rare. Giuseppe Garibaldi (4 July 1807 in Nice – 2 June 1882 on Caprera) was an Italian general, politician and nationalist who played a large role in the history of Italy. He is considered one of the greatest generals of modern times. This is razor # 101 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. J. Lidinsky S. Halsted St. Solingen, Germany. Rounded black celluloid handle has raised pattern of single flower in center with scrolling vines, ribbon and leaves on both sides. Scarce. This is razor # 102 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Peerless. Semi-rounded imitation ivory handle with raised pattern of goddess with long flowing hair that allows one leg to protrude at bottom near tang end. Pattern is the same on both sides. I have seen this pattern on a blade stamped “Thomas Mfg.” as well. Very rare. This is razor # 103 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. W.R. Case & Sons across the blade. Pearl-covered tang is unmarked. Semi-rounded imitation ivory handle has raised goddess pattern similar to #103. However, the leg does not show. Same design on pile side. I have viewed five other razors with different makers on same handle pattern: Cattaraugus, Clauss, Genco, Wilbert and J.R. Torrey. Coincidently, they are all desirable American makers. Rare. This is razor # 104 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Clauss Fremont, O. Imitation ivory rounded handle pattern with ornate raised design of leaves and fruit across center with flowing ribbon perimeter and banner down left side of center. Same pattern on pile side. Very rare. This is razor # 105 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. G. Baker & Sons. Imitation ivory rounded handle has ornate pattern that combines cut-in lines and hand-colored highlights in green and brown. Pile side is plain, rounded imitation ivory. I have seen this pattern on a blade marked “Garland Cutlery Co.” Rare. This is razor # 106 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Clauss Fremont O. Imitation ivory slightly rounded handle is patterned to look like picked bone with the addition of fancy German silver metal end caps. Pattern on both sides. Very rare. This is razor # 107 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. J. R. Torrey. Rounded imitation ivory handle has full-length ornate pattern of scroll and wrapped banner. Pattern is the same on both sides. Rare. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 108 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Unmarked on imitation ivory tang scales. Rounded imitation ivory handle has raised scroll pattern that leaves oval center of both sides plain. Very unique and very rare. This is razor # 109 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. Wester Bros. “Steel King.” Rounded imitation ivory handle has unique pattern of scroll that resembles branches on both sides. I have witnessed this pattern on a blade marked “John Bert Cutlery Co.” Rare. This is razor # 110 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Made in Germany. Rounded imitation ivory handle has pattern that appears to peel away surface of handle to reveal floral, scrolling pattern of stems, leaves and flowers. Pattern is the same on both sides. Van Camp Hdwe. Co. has boasted this same pattern. Rare. This is razor # 111 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Fuller – Cook. “Blue Steel.” Semi-round imitation ivory handle has raised Art Nouveau scroll and flower pattern that covers more than half the handle on each side. Rare. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This is razor # 112 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Moshy & Rahaim made in Germany. Rounded imitation ivory handle has raised pattern highlighted in dark green of banner wrapped around pins with raised flowers, stems and leaves. The pattern is on both sides. I have witnessed this pattern on Antoni Tadross, Crown & Sword and Asco Cutlery blades. Note the similarity of the background scrolling banner to #108. Quite scarce. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 113 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. H. Boker & Co. Germany. Semi-rounded imitation ivory handle has neat Art Nouveau scroll pattern on both sides, highlighted in burgundy color. I have seen this pattern on both Supplee Hardware Co. and Levering Razor Co. NY. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This razor was illustrated on the front cover of "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," That I wrote and published in 1980. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. They also appear in color on page 118. This is razor # 114 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)." by Robert A. Doyle, published in 2005, and was also featured on the back cover.

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Straight razor. H. Boker & Co. Germany. Rounded imitation ivory handle is inlaid with engraved German silver design of harp and laurel on front side. Pile side is plain, rounded imitation ivory. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "Collecting Straight Razors," in the January/February 1974 issue of "The American Blade" magazine. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This is razor # 115 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Krusius Brothers. “K B Extra.” Flat imitation ivory handle is shaped like early 19th century carved ivory handle with addition of front inlaid with German silver design and red color added to open area. Rare. This is razor # 116 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. Wade & Butcher Sheffield, England. Flat imitation ivory handle is also shaped like early 19th century carved ivory handle with addition of front inlaid with German silver design and red color added to the open area. Similar to #116 but not the same. Pile side is flat, plain imitation ivory. Scarce. This is razor # 117 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Hederi & Joseph New York. Made in Germany. Rounded imitation ivory handle has fancy engraved, inlaid German silver design of two butterflies. Pile side is rounded, plain, imitation ivory. Scarce. This is razor # 118 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. Wyeth’s Warranted Cutlery. Rounded imitation ivory handle is inlaid with engraved German silver scene of two birds on branch. Pile side is rounded, plain, imitation ivory. Scarce. This is razor # 119 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Townley Kansas City. Made in Germany. Flat imitation ivory handle has ornate inlaid German silver Art Nouveau design around head end. Pile side is flat, plain, imitation ivory. Scarce. This is razor # 120 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Century Cutlery Co. Solingen, Germany. Flat imitation ivory handle is inlaid with fancy German silver stems and flowers. Pile side is flat, plain, imitation ivory. Scarce. This is razor # 121 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Silversteel Solingen. Transparent orange celluloid handle pattern has unusual German silver inlaid pattern on front. Plain matching pile side without inlay. Unusual. This is razor # 122 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. H. Boker & Co. Rounded imitation ivory handle is colored brown and raised with banner across center surrounded with scroll and floral pattern on front with words “Boker Brand” and trademark of tree. Pile side is raised with Art Nouveau floral pattern. Note: I have seen similar patterns with advertising for the maker such as Robeson Shuredge. Rare. This is razor # 123 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Also, this razor was featured on the back cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)." This is the only example of this Boker handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. Wyeth’s Warranted Cutlery. Very similar to #123. However, this is Wyeth’s Brand. The similarity might have something to do with the fact that H. Boker & Co. manufactured this brand of razor also. Rare. This is razor # 124 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this Wyeth handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. Geo. Wostenholm & Son Sheffield, Eng. I*XL. Blade is fully etched with advertising and flat imitation ivory handle is pressed with scroll around oval center area embossed “I*XL.” Pile side is flat, plain imitation ivory. Scarce. This is razor # 125 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Wade & Butcher Sheffield, England. Blade is etched with advertising and flat imitation ivory handle is pressed with Art Nouveau scroll on front. Pile side is flat, plain imitation ivory. I have encountered another Wade & Butcher just like it, as well as one by Harris & Goar. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "Collecting Straight Razors," in the January/February 1974 issue of "The American Blade" magazine. This is razor # 126 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. H. Boker & Co. Rounded imitation ivory handle has pattern that appears to peel back center half of handle to reveal bird feather design. Same pattern on pile side. Crescent Razor boasted this handle pattern as well. I have seen a number of these. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This is razor # 127 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Thistle Cut. Co. New York USA. Rounded imitation ivory handle has raised scroll and floral pattern with checkering on both sides highlighted in dark green. Scarce. This is razor # 128 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This razor was illustrated on the front cover of "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," That I wrote and published in 1980. They also appear in color on page 118.

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Straight razor. Wilbert Cutlery Co. Chicago. Made in Germany. Both sides of semi-rounded imitation ivory handle has raised floral pattern with berries and leaves. Rare. This is razor # 129 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. The Herbrand Co. Fremont, O. both sides Imitation ivory semi-rounded handle has Art Nouveau scroll pattern separated by central banner on both sides. Scarce. This is razor # 130 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Golden Rule Chicago, USA. Clear handle has photographs of four “Roaring 20’s” bathing beauties. Pattern is two on each side. Note: Golden Rule specialized in “Picture Handled” razors. The shaver could choose from stock images or have their own photos used. Desirable and scarce. This is razor # 131 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Also, this razor was featured on the back cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)."

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Straight razor. Novelty Cutlery Co. Canton, O. Pat. ’79. Similar to #131. The “Picture Handles” were popular from 1870 through the 1920’s. This one has four photographs of women on the front in portrait style. The pile side has “cuts” of fraternal organizations. Caveat: Store these transparent “picture” handle razors away from the rest of your collection and each other, as their handle material is unstable. Note that the panel closest to the tang has begun to deteriorate. Scarce. This is razor # 132 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Canton Cutlery Co. Canton, O. Another “Picture Handle” razor similar to #131 and #132. Note that the shaver could have the razor personalized with his name and address plus the images of family members or famous personalities, fraternal organization logos, favorite pets, etc. The back of this one has four images. The original owner was from Australia. Note: To best illustrate this design style and educate the reader, I used the top three makers of “Picture Handle” razors. There are collectors that only collect this type of handle pattern. Rare. This is razor # 133 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Grinder’s Art. Strutz & Clottu Co. Chicago, Ill. Germany. Flat imitation ivory handle has some cut-in work that is colored over to flank script “Grinder’s Art” across center that matches words stamped into tang. Rare. Pile side is flat, plain, imitation ivory. Scarce. This is razor # 134 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.