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    Hi. I have a vintage straight razor that I cannot find any information about. It was made by E.H. Eugen Muller, Solingen-Wald and has the name Aeka. Does anyone have any information about this razor, or can you direct me to where I can find information? I have attached photos. Thanks!
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    Welcome to SRP! You have come to the right place for straight razor and straight razor shaving info. We love pics on this sight and could probably tell you a little more if you added more pics such as both sides of the blade and tang.

    German made razors with the word 'Solingen' indicates its a good quality straight razor much like good quality British razors will have 'Sheffield' stamped on them. Just clean her up, get it honed by a pro and you are in business.....Happy Shaving!
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    Thanks to WW243 and DoughBoy68. I was not able to find any information on the link that WW243 gave me nor was there anything on the pdf file. I am interested in historical information so I can date the razor. Also, does anyone know what the value of this razor might be. More pix attached. Thanks again.

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    If it just says "Solingen" without the "Germany" add on, it is post 1891. Value? What you paid for it. I have several 100+ years old razors that I paid less than $20.00.

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    Thanks ThorandOdin. I have looked everywhere I can think of to find some background information on this razor but I have struck out. Is there anyone out there that has heard of C.H Eugen Muller or E. H. Eugen Muller? I apparently need lots of help!!!

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    There are many, many razors that were simply contracted an mass and sold by many firms. Therefore, the stamp might very well not be a maker but just a re-seller. As for value, we can't really discuss that here but it is not a gold mine if that's what you are hoping for!
    I would recommend giving a +1 on doughboy and hone it up for use!

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    We don't do valuations on our site.

    There were probably hundreds of cutlery makers in Solingen and many were really small operations with 1 or 2 guys with much of the work outsourced to other specialty shops.

    We have a few guys who are real detectives. Eventually one will come along.
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