Thread: My "new" razor ... new questions.

Originally Posted by Willisf

One too many "learning" opsie and read about muting the point. I'm cautious whenever I am shaving. Lather is supposed to be white/ creamy colored...... Not pink or red....lol

Yea man! Pink lather sucks! Red lather sucks more!!

Thank you very much gentlemen for all your inputs. I do agree with all of you, a sharp point requires concentration. However, in my opinion, when it comes to a sharp point or not there is not right or wrong; it is really just a matter of personal preference which you choose.

Back to my original question. There is not much information available at all about the Eye brand razors. I also tried to find out when Carl Schlieper stopped making razors and began to make only knives, but I was not lucky either. And the logo, as well as the “Marca registrada” in Spanish, really makes me curious.

Is there anyone here who owns one and then could tell me if you hone and strop them in the same way than any other razor?

Originally Posted by GMH

Is there anyone here who owns one and then could tell me if you hone and strop them in the same way than any other razor?

You hone and strop like any other razor. I have honed a few of them, they shave superbly when done right.

Originally Posted by mainaman

You hone and strop like any other razor. I have honed a few of them, they shave superbly when done right.

Yes and yes. Mine shaves well.

Bob

[QUOTE=GMH;1567987]Back to my original question. There is not much information available at all about the Eye brand razors. I also tried to find out when Carl Schlieper stopped making razors and began to make only knives, but I was not lucky either. And the logo, as well as the “Marca registrada” in Spanish, really makes me curious. QUOTE]

I think you are correct in your assumption that the razor was made for a certain market because of the etching on the blade. I don't think that was an uncommon practice for various Solingen makers. A lot of razor makers also made knives at the same time as they made razors. I do not believe it was an either or thing.

Bob

Carl Schlieper razors are superb and often overlooked. You've got yourself a fine razor.

I know this..........you have a German (Solingen) made razor. That in and of itself means you have a great shaving razor once shave ready if it did not come that way. It is a very attractive razor that will give you many years of service and quite honestly if taken care of and if you have a son will be passed down to him.

Enjoy and give a shave update once you shave with it.

Originally Posted by Badgister

Carl Schlieper razors are superb and often overlooked. You've got yourself a fine razor.

Originally Posted by Michael70

I know this..........you have a German (Solingen) made razor. That in and of itself means you have a great shaving razor once shave ready if it did not come that way. It is a very attractive razor that will give you many years of service and quite honestly if taken care of and if you have a son will be passed down to him.

Yes, I think you are right. I had never owned a Carl Schlieper before, but I have heard that they are good razors.

Considering the type of case, I think that this blade is from around the 70's or something like that. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find out when Carl Schlieper quit making razors.

You will find a small tidbit of info here http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...eye-works.html .

Bob

I used to have one and it is an outstanding razor. You can't get better. German eye was really famous for their knives. if you frequent knife sites they will know more. In those circles it is a very well known and highly regarded brand.