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...more quickly than I expected, but I already got my second razor. This one was from whipped dog and it is a pretty cool looking razor. I love the detail along the blade and spine! Any idea on what kind this is though or how old it might be. From what I can see, it's got what looks like Ta Bohler Stahl on one side, and only Solingen on the other. Blade simply says Best Silversteel. Can't see anything other than that on it...but it is a nice looking razor!
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Was this a "sight unseen"?
More of a half seen deal. I gave him an idea of what I was looking for and he picked this out for me.
Very nice. The etching on that is beautiful and full of detail.
I love that etch! It's very Maori pattern looking.
i cant agree more !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by JSmith1983
She's a beautiful looking razor. Reminds me of the Tattoo Lady at a circus. I kind of have a thing for tattoos on women so that is a compliment. :beer2: Course, they do become more and more attractive the more I drink. :beer1: But seriously, she is a beaut. Let us know how she shaves.
Randy
Will Ty it out tomorrow morning before work...lets hope I don't end up with more slashes than I already have. Here's my nice one from this morning...slipped a bit doing a XTG pass. Oops!Attachment 113430
Look like a 'souvenir of Solingen' style razor - they show up quite often and generally don't have factory markings. They tend to be great razors though!
That would make sense if that's the case...either way, it is a very unique looking razor.
From what I can ascertain, Gerb. Bohler & Co. was originally located in Kapfenberg, Austria and later had facilities in Germany. The company was primarily a steel manufacturer to be used for tools and guns. There have been others who have posted razors from the Bohler Co. Here are two links you may be interested in:Quote:
Originally Posted by Wxman2000
AUSTRIA DAMPFHAMMERHÜTTE DER BÖHLER-STAHL-WERKE IN KAPFENBERG, STEIERMARK | eBay
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...r-set-7-a.html
Question: Could the "Ta" you said was in the tang be "Ia"?
Randy
[QUOTE=Wxman2000;1064035]Will Ty it out tomorrow morning before work...lets hope I don't end up with more slashes than I already have. Here's my nice one from this morning...slipped a bit doing a XTG pass. Oops!/QUOTE]
I think it gives you character Wxman! Sort of the rough and tumble, bad ass, don't mess with me look. The girls will be all over you thinking you are a "bad boy". They go for guys like that.:w
Randy
Thanks for the link, and I took another look at the razor and sure enough I think it is "Ia"...just the bottom line of the "I" is a bit rubbed down. Thanks for the links, I'd love to check this kind of stuff out, but I didn't even know what to search for on google initially.Quote:
Originally Posted by WhiteLion
[QUOTE=WhiteLion;1064067]I'm sure the girls part my wife (amleay) wouldn't like though. Some extra character is always good though. Funny, but I've been going in to work with all these niks and cuts lately and nobody has said a word. I'm sure they've noticed as some are pretty obvious. Maybe they're just too scared to ask :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Wxman2000
The RAD has kicked in MUAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA :y
I'm sure Amleay will keep that from happening though...but just a few weeks ago I had a hard time talking her into me getting the first razor.....
Maybe they think Amleay is doing the damage and don't want to inquire further. :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by Wxman2000
As for the research, be sure to have German to English translator opened when you view links so you can copy and paste the info or type it in to see what is being said. I use Google Chrome and it offers to translate the pages for you. It does a very good job of translation.
Randy
True...I did notice most of the sites were in German. I use chrome too but didn't realize you could do that I guess.
