Thread: Bartmann microtome razor, 13/16

For sale a Bartmann microtome razor, made in Solingen, Germany and 13/16 in size (excluding the spine).



Microtome razors were/are not intended for shaving; they are used in microscopy to cut thin slices of material (sections). It is possible to use them for shaving though, although honing them properly can be quite a hassle.

I got this Bartmann thinking it was a symmetrical hollow ground razor (lesson and reminder: ALWAYS scrutinize pictures of both sides), but as I have no interest in honing this and using this for shaving my face, it gets to go.

It is in really good shape, with hardly any hone wear at all and only very minor scratches and spots that you have to look for quite hard. The scales are mismatched, they are for a 'Nagin' razor. The heel is close to portruding from the scales (see picture), but serve the purpose of protecting the edge.

If you are adventurous and looking for an ambitious project, you could even turn this into a kamisori-style razor.











€ 50 / $ 57 + shipping takes it.

Bank transfer is preferred, but I accept PayPal as well.


SHIPPING

Contact me for exact shipping, as it varies quite a bit depending on destination, e.g.:

- Priority to the USA: € 12,50 ($ 14.09) 4-10 workdays delivery
- Priority within the EU: € 8,50 ($ 9.58) 2-6 workdays delivery

Economy shipping is around € 2 cheaper, but may take considerably longer, anywhere from one week to two weeks or more. Tracking from Finland is (when available) generally speaking expensive e.g. for small packages up to 250 grams:

- To most European countries € 14 ($ 15.72)
- To the USA € 27,30 ($ 30.66)

Without tracking shipping risks are for the buyer.

I have never seen anything like this before. Why is this made to look like a straight razor when it is not? :O

Originally Posted by victorander

I have never seen anything like this before. Why is this made to look like a straight razor when it is not? :O

Because it was a common tool that was made by the same people who made razors.

Item has been sold!