I found this in my collection. Does anyone know the age? What does #14 mean?
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I found this in my collection. Does anyone know the age? What does #14 mean?
Not sure about the age but that is a great looking Boker. If you have never shaved with one you don't know what you are missing. Bokers are known for their 'Buttery Smooth' shave, a very fine top quality German made razor.
I'm not a Boker expert, but I'd guess that one is not so old. Like 1990. They have used different tree markings over the years and that one is fairly modern.
#14 is the Boker model number and a websearch for Boker model 14 will probably give you more information.
What's not to like...that is a great looking razor....
I'd guess it's a little older than the '90s, but then I'd be guessing. The #14 has nothing to do with boker, but the blank it was made from see the following link for all the different manufacturers that used the #14 blanks (I have a Filly 14 that is the exact same size/shape)Quote:
Originally Posted by criswilson10
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor.../65514-14.html
No matter what, I bet it shaves great:) I have three Bokers now and they are all fantastic!
I have no idea how old it is but I want it :)
One thing for sure you have a razor made with a #14 blade blank which seem to have reached cult status and in very nice condition to boot. I haven't meet a Boker I did not like so you are in for some fine shaves. Congrats and enjoy.
Bob
Stunning. Simply stunning! The tree stamp dates it 1947 - 1974. My guess would be circa 1970. The typeface of the box also suggests 1970ish. I now have to go and clean my keyboard, as I've drooled all over it!!
Yes that razor is very nice and I am awaiting your post on how it shaved!!!!!!
That's a very nice Boker! I love 'em, even the newer ones but do tend to favor the older ones.
Nice Boker! Congrats, you will love the shave it gives.
Excellent! but I am confused, the #14 I see on Sheffield/Wade/Butcher, so it leaves wonder of where the steel is actually from, was Boker using English steel?
Great looking Boker. I'm envious. And looks like it's never seen a hone.
Congrats.
In the post I linked above they think the blanks were from Germany, although I doubt the W&B 14s were the same blanks?!?Quote:
Originally Posted by FAL
I would have to agree with you. I saved that link you gave. Thank you very much!Quote:
Originally Posted by ecormier