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Mr. Strop
Through the kind benevolence of @bald as to @Holiday to @Wilkshire13, this post-1924 T.R. Cadman & Sons Ltd "Bengall Imperial" is up for grabs. This is a more ornate specimen than the common army issued models normally available in Australia, with its engraving on the blade and peacock tail on the shank.
Technical Details:
Condition:
Rules:
How to enter:
Postage Rates:
Maker = T.R. Cadman & Sons Ltd., Sheffield, England
Model = Imperial Bengall
Blade material = high carbon steel (Sheffield)
Point style = French
Grind = full hollow
Blade width = 16mm (⅝)
Bevel angle = 18.4°
Blade thickness = 0.27mm at top of bevel
Edge length = 73mm
Stabilisers = one each side
Jimps = bottom of shank
Tail length = 21mm opened 270°
Scales material = (faux?) ivory
Pins = 2 of nickel alloy
Wedge = tapered plastic
Length closed = 163mm
Mass = 46g
Condition:
This straight razor is in used condition. The blade has been sanded and polished, although there are still some minor pockmarks on the face at the end of "....ll" and under the "m" (see photo). The spine shows a reasonable amount of wear for its age as this razor has obviously been used over many years. I have honed this razor (without tape) up to just before finishing. It will be finished on the winner's preferred medium. The options are -
| Finishing Whetstone | Keenness | Shave Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond pasted balsa | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Hard black Arkansas | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Unknown Kyoto Jnat | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Coticule | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Note: This razor is suitable for a beginner into the gentlemanly art or a more experienced SR shaver.
Rules:
1. This PIF is open to members worldwide.
2. You must have been a member of P&C on 12 May 2025.
3. The winner is to pay postage within 72 hours of wining (see postal rates below).
4. Entries closed 2359hrs UTC Monday 19 May 2025 (that's a Tuesday morning in AU).
How to enter:
This PIF requires some skill. You need to determine how long is the following piece of string (to the nearest millimetre (mm)).
I have not measured the string but my guess is that it is somewhere between 100mm and 300mm (I could be wrong).
To win this PIF, just post "I'm in" with your determination of the length of the string in millimetres (mm). [e.g., I'm in 155mm].
If you find that this SR is not for you, all I ask is that you return the razor to me. I will then refresh the blade's edge and PIF it to another member.
Postage Rates:
Australia = AU$1.40 delivered within 7 to 12 business days (no tracking)
New Zealand = AU$18.30 (about NZ$19.95) delivered within 8 to 12 business days
Asia/Pacific = AU$22.40 (about US$15.00) delivered within 10 to 18 business days
US/Canada = AU$25.00 (about US$16.75) delivered within 6 to 10 business days
Europe/UK & Brazil = AU$30.80 (about US$20.65 delivered within 6 to 10 business days
Rest of world = AU$37.40 (about US$25.10) delivered within 15 to 25 business days
