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Hen & Rooster® Straight Razor with Green Pickbone Handle
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It looks like a current production with no manufacturer on the tang, that I can tell. Considering that & the price, I would not touch it.
I have an older, 40-50 year old Hen & Rooster, marked Solingen, Germany, under the logo. It shaves great. I don't believe yours is the same manufacturer.
Use our Classified section & get a good vintage straight for the same price. JMO
Vegita,
I would not purchase that as a first razor. Not necessarily because of the brand, but because the advertisement provides no indication that it is professionally honed, which is all important for a straight razor imho.
Just my 2 cents.
That's a wide berth. Do you want to know if it's a good razor? Or if it's worth buying? There isn't enough information or pictures on that site for me personally to make a decision. For a first razor I would spend a little more, go to SRD and find one there. Or the classifieds also have some good deals. That's just my two cents.
I've found their website that has Solingen Germany but they are going for 93. I dont understand how there can be more than one product with the same trademark. Also I found a classic dovo starter set through classic edge shaving, a company that advertises on this site. for 180+ I may save up for it. Also I noticed alot of these companies are sold out in most blades, it's back ordering that slow of a process or is it a sold out/ game over deal?
The trademark on the one you are asking about does not have "Solingen, Germany " on it, so maybe the manufacturer of your razor thinks that is enough to get by with.
Nothing wrong with the Dovo or numerous razors in our classified area.
the description says "made in spain". are they known for good razors?
Another vote for not purchasing the new "hen and rooster" blades. In my opinion you're better off buying vintage.
I'm not sure there are any current manufacturers in Spain. But there is no stamp in the tang that says so. That makes my radar go off. There used to be great razors from Spain.Quote:
Originally Posted by tintin
yeah I found a dovo classic brand new with starter kit for 180. I did find an unused solingen germany stamped hen for 100 but can't beat the deal on that kit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
Some good advice above. There are some really good vintage razors on the BST here recently which shave well. What it's all about really, especially when starting out.
I don't know firsthand. I see they are very cheap on ebay and I doubt if they are as 'good' as the Solingen made razors. I have one old one from before the second world war and it is great. Also one like the Spain made but made in Solingen and it is real good.Quote:
Originally Posted by tintin
Hen and Rooster trademark was bought up by (I THINK) Frost cutlery, and production has been moved from Solingen to Spain, and I believe today they are China. Not really sure. But its safe to say the quality is certainly not what it used to be.
I have one of the last of the Solingen blades, from the 90's and it reminded me very much of the Dovo Special.
Go over to The Superior Shave and get yourself a Dovo 100681 6/8" 'Best Quality, its shave ready and for $91.00 shipped, you can not go wrong!
There is a list of razors NOT to buy somewhere in the SRP WIKI> I can't locate it at the moment but here is a list of razors that will be suitable for your use:
Category:Straight Razor Database - Straight Razor Place Wiki
Forget Hen & Rooster anything. Ask before you buy.
That's true, Frost is the current owner of the trademark. A sad end to a super quality product through history.Quote:
Originally Posted by Magpie
You have to be careful with "made in" claims because the requirements to say that vary from country to country and often times to pass the bar to say "made in" is shockingly low.
+1 the thebigspendur's quote, 'A sad end to a super quality product through history.' I still remember an exquisite little Hen & Rooster fruit knife I bought before a trip to Mexico in 1969.
I just bought my first from Whipped Dog.... Allot of members gave me positive marks for ordering from them. I got the "sight unseen" for $28, I'll let you know in the next couple days how I think my money was spent. I'm really excited about it. Bottom line I listen to the experienced members here, they seem to value their reputation so I don't think they will lead you astray
I own a Hen and rooster and i like it... I paid 30$ for it and it shaves as good as my more expensive razors... Hen and rooster used to be made in Germany and now Spain... They also make an insane amount of different pocket knifes... Mine is made of stainless not carbon and they wont come shave rdy... So far i like it... Its a good project razor to learn how to hone since u can get them cheap... Honing a vintage sometimes can be very challenging because of ware ... Just my .02... Mine performs great! Actually i shaved today with mine... Tomorrow i shave with my Aust!
I guess it depends on 'luck of the draw' or maybe on the skill level of the honer. I haven't had one made in Spain, but I do have a Solingen made H&R from maybe 10 years ago. It is a real good razor and like the new ones but made in Solingen. I also have a pre-WWII H&R and it is a great razor. Glad you got a good one. At that price it would be hard to beat. The few reviews I've read on the Spain made H&Rs weren't complimentary.Quote:
Originally Posted by robert2286
Well... I would not call it a great razor... Better than a gold dollar thats for sure... I think i was lucky as well... See i got it because i wanted a razor made in spain and i cant pay for a filarmonica at the moment :/Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
And i wanted to up my honing skills but i didnt want to practice on a super cheap Chinese or practice on a very nice razor! The razor has been good to me thou! And it shaves as good as my Ralf and my vintage boker! Now i want a vintage H&R!!! Lmao
Good luck with that, IME they are scarce as Hen's teeth ! :rofl2:Quote:
Originally Posted by robert2286