Thread: Help researching Razor

I purchased my first Straight Razor and cannot find any information about the Brands history of value any information would be greatly appreciated

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Bob

I didnt know that my apologies. I would still enjoy any information anyone could give me on this razor.

Looks to be in good condition, can't read all the writing but German razors are generally very good quality. I would get it professionally honed and learn to use it.

I can't read the writing on it. Can you take a better picture? Or just type in the lettering on the blade and tang.

The blade has what looks like an Otter On it Above the Otter Lutzenkirchen's Below Extra Hollow Ground. The Tang first line GEBR Lutzenkirchen second line Solingen Third line Germany.

Here are some more pics I just took.

Not sure this helps much but I found this while looking for a different razor from there.

Gebrüder Lützenkirchen. Solingen: Klingenstrasse 36 in 1935. Brand names: 'Botafogo' (1920), 'Ciwis Solingen' (late 1920s?), 'Conte Aiollo' (1921), 'Kirche' (1923), 'La Foca' (1920), 'Lützenkirchen' (1920), 'Lutz Solin' (1922), 'Phoca' (1920), 'Schwertschalg' (1923), 'Seehund' (1919).

Razor makers

I'd say it's more of a seal than otter IMHO. But in general, razors from Solingen in Germany are quite good quality.

Actually even more so the above post says Seehund was a label used. Seehund is German for seal which of course really confirms the picture on the blade.

I think you've found your manufacturer

I agree with Andrew.

Interestingly, there was an M. Lützenkirchen in Solingen who was a straight razor maker, possibly a relation of Gebruder Lützenkirchen.

Old hands here might remember the sudden influx of the Gebr. Lützenkirchen "Seal" straight Razors some years back. I managed to get around fifty from the seller at a discount, all NOS. I honed every one and they took an excellent edge - as good or better than any Dovo.

Here is a pic of one of mine, which was rescaled as the old plastic scales were a bit funky:







There is no reason why the OPs razor should not be every bit as good.

Regards,
Neil