Thread: info about a razor

Hi everyone
I'm trying to find some info about a razor made by henckels. I checked the database but it's not listed. It is a JA Henckels #75. I don't know what year it is or any info about it. And need your help. The blade has a large logo engraved on it.

Welcome to the forum. The bad news is that it is almost impossible to know the year any razor was made as they were a massed produced item. The good news is that you can get an approximate time period by looking at things like the company logo which may have changed over time or old catalogues. This link may be of some help if you can match up the form of the twins on your razor STRAZORS.com - all about classic razors - Zwilling J.A. Henckels AG, Solingen. .

Bob

Thanks Bob,
That's a great help. I'm new to all this, recently just started shaving with a DE. And once with my shavette, which didn't go to well. I'm not sure if I'll use this just yet but got it as I liked the engraving along the blade

Welcome to SRP. Henckels are excellent razors and one of my preferred that I use on a regular basis. Bob is right, try to match up the twins as the logo is about the only indicator we have to go on for production years. Send that razor off to one of the members here that specializes in honing, you can find them in the classifieds. A well honed razor will be most beneficial to you when and if you decide to use a straight. Read all of the Wiki's and spend time in the Library, you will find a wealth of information in those two areas that should answer most of your questions, and when they don't someone here usually can.

That link that Bob provided has a picture of a few razors,mine is the 2nd last one, but can make out the name underneath it. I will get it honed when I'm ready to use a straight but still not there yet.

Where are you located in the UK? There may be a member close by that can mentor you on the use of soap/brush, strop and razor. Neil Miller lives on your side of the pond and is a huge resource of information, he also hones, restores, makes/sells strops along with so many other SR related topics. See if he or any others are near you.

Originally Posted by irish1759

Thanks Bob,
That's a great help. I'm new to all this, recently just started shaving with a DE. And once with my shavette, which didn't go to well. I'm not sure if I'll use this just yet but got it as I liked the engraving along the blade

You are welcome. DEs are more forgiving of shaving technique than shavettes or straights are. It is all about using the proper angle and little to no pressure on the blade, a good lather is also important. It just takes time and concentration to learn.

Henckels have a fine reputation and Neil Miller is one person that I know of that does honing on your side of the pond.

Bob