Thread: Gottlieb & Hammesfahr Vintage restore

Gotta love the Hornady reloading manual backdrop!

Well, I finally had the guts to take this guy out for a ride last night. WOW! I'm now a HUGE fan of the heavier grind, although I was right to be terrified of that spike. While I was very careful and very slow, I did manage 4 nicks, which is a standing record. 3 of no consequence, one that wasn't due to the spike, but just bad form on my part.

But all I can say is....WOW! That blade definitely outshaves all of my others. And further confirms that I have to send out my two Dovo's for a re-hone to Glen. That shave though...amazing.

Thanks again Glen!

Glad you like the edge...

Hint about Spikes, always be aware of where the end of that razor is of course, but try leaning more toward the heel then the toe only use the toe for the tight spots... Don't know if that is actually "Kosher" but it has worked for me for quite a few years

Just wanted to add one thing, since all that have shaved with these razors know how good they are,and since they have been around since the 1700s,why arent there more of them,do you think that they didnt make it through time or those who have them dont want to part with them?
All thing being equal they are amazing,although not very well known,and having razors honed by Glen and my self the only difference it the blade itself,and they shave MUCH better than some of the more well known brands

Lovely job, I recently restored one a 4/8 very nice shaver.

Jamie.

Your gonna love that one...for sure

Maybe someone can clarify, if the tang only says Gottlieb Hammesfahr, Solingen- foche with the pyramid symbol with a cross in it, that means it could be made anywhere from 1684- 1880's?? I am curious because i have a similar razor that is the same shape and everything but with pearl looking scales and 3 crowns etched in the blade. I also have a Boker with the american line S.S St Luis engraved on it with so much detail it has waves and birds flying in it. Any info on either would be amazing to hear about.

Thanks!

with the pyramid symbol with a cross in it

They're the owners of that trademark since 1889 only.