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Just won the bidding on a mint condition Bismarck 3 pin with cream colored celluloid scales. Etching on blade says Solingen Best Quality.
Anyone have any info on pre Dovo Bismarck blades.
Very anxious to try this razor.
I am new to straight razor shaving and it just keeps getting better.
Can you post some pictures?
Very nice score!
If it is truly in mint condition, it will probably need a professional honing.
And we would love to see some pictures.
Will post pics when the razor arrives.
I don't have a bismark , but I do have a best quality ,, its just the starter razor ,, shaves as well but not a looker like the bismarks ive seen do they say best quality on the blade too?
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As promised, here are pictures of my new find.
Pics added
If it is from johnloc1 you should be happy with it
I have 2 str8s from him
That looks like it's in great shape! Did it arrive shave ready?
As a matter of fact it is from him. Thanks for letting me know. Anxious to get it.
Haven't received it yet, but it is supposed to arrive shave ready although I am going to have it professionally honed.
Should be good to go
Try it first before you get it rehoned
It's a German Bismarck! It will be a great razor. I am partial to Germans...........it is in my blood I guess!
Suppose to arrive shave ready, but am going to have it professionally honed.
No need to waste your money he is a professional. His honing is first rate and most likely better than a lot of other "professionals". I have had numerous of his razors all were as advertised and better yet very much shave ready. Fast shipping and good quality work.
You purchased from an excellent source. I watched this auction and considered bidding on the Bismarck myself but just bought a Wonderedge from him and it is my number 1 or 2 shaver out of hundreds.
Just my two cents worth based on numerous experiences with him.
Thanks so much for the info. The razor looks beautiful. I'll use it as soon as it arrives.
Nice looking razor! That will shave well and serve you well!
I like the pre-Dovo Bismarck straights. I have a 14 that is an excellent shaver. Enjoy.
Have you got it in hand yet? Pictures a must and a shave update!
Received my Bismarck today and was a little disappointed with the shave. Not nearly what I was hoping for. I bought a Berti Bertenburg two weeks ago and it shaves much better. Will give the Bismarck a few more tries before I put it in a box.
This is only my opinion, I also have a Bismarck, three-pin, and have never really enjoyed the shave from it, patchy and not very comfortable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Biskits
As someone who usually blames myself, rather than the tool, it was honed by two different skilled people, and compared to all my other various straight razors, it seems to just never measure up...again, may be just my particular blade, or the way I use it, but not really a fan of Dovo razors.
Hmmmm, maybe get it honed by someone you trust and give it another shot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Biskits
Honed In progression From 1k through 12k and Stropped On aTreated Linen strop and then a leather strop. And it is Shave ready.
This is the description the seller gave of the razor. I thought with it being a Solingen it would be great, but after 3 passes on shaving it is disappointing. Will probably sell it and buy a Thiers-issard.
Hopefully that will be a fantastic razor. Better be for the price.
TI's are much better in my opinion, but if you're going to invest in a new production razor, personally I'd go with Revisor, closest newly made razor to that unmistakable 100-150 vintage/antique steel that consistently provides such superior shaves in my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by Biskits
Used my Revisor a week or so ago and again was very impressed with how nicely it performed - as always, YMMV.
I can tell you I have bought multiple razors from him. Mostly FW Engles and American straights like Genco and Torrey and all have shaved magnificently. I also purchased a Wonderedge Dubl Duck and it is my best shaving razor by far BBS shaves every time without even trying. I have never had to touch up a blade done by this seller.
I have no vested interest in saying this FYI. Just my opinion. I also agree I am not a fan of Dovo razors. I do not yet own a TI but I can tell you I love my Dubl ducks and FW Engles. Also have an awesome C-Mon as well. But in my opinion Genco's and Torrey's are still sig underrated and very obtainable. I have only had one Torrey out of about 20 that only shaved OK. The rest are excellent and honed by myself for the most part.
I hone on 1000/3000/8000/12000K Nani then chromium oxide paste. Strop on linen and then buffalo leather strop and usually hair popping sharp.
Consider sending it out for another honing but it may just be an average at best razor.
Sorry.
