Domestic object - Joseph 'Joe' Wlodarczyk Collection - Straight Razor Blade Collection

5008.01 - Joseph 'Joe' Wlodarczyk Collection - GOTTA Straight Razor

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5008.02 - Joseph 'Joe' Wlodarczyk Collection - Solingen Straight Razor

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5008.03 - Joseph 'Joe' Wlodarczyk Collection - REVISOR Straight Razor

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5008.04 - Joseph 'Joe' Wlodarczyk Collection - Joseph Allen and Sons Straight Razor

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Mixed media (collection) - Joseph 'Joe' Wlodarczyk Collection

Mixed media (collection) - Joseph 'Joe' Wlodarczyk Collection

Historical information

These items were found in the Joseph 'Joe' Wlodarczyk donation. They may have belonged to Z. Kalach, a Sunshine North resident, a hair clipper clearly marked as belonging to Z. Kalach was also found in the collection.

Significance

Straight razers were a common grooming tool used by men before the invention of safety razors. They required skill to use and regular maintenance, including honing and stropping, to keep the blade sharp. These razors were also commonly known as "Cut Throat Razors".

Physical description

Collection of four straight razer blades

Inscriptions & markings

5008.01 - Joseph 'Joe' Wlodarczyk Collection - GOTTA Straight Razor.jpg
5008.02 - Joseph 'Joe' Wlodarczyk Collection - Solingen Straight Razor.jpg
5008.03 - Joseph 'Joe' Wlodarczyk Collection - REVISOR Straight Razor.jpg
5008.04 - Joseph 'Joe' Wlodarczyk Collection - Joseph Allen & Sons Straight Razor.jpg

Subjects

Identifier

5008

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Accessed 26 June 2026

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Domestic object - Joseph 'Joe' Wlodarczyk Collection - Straight Razor Blade Collection

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