My "new" razor ... new questions.

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11-21-2015, 02:59 AM
GMH

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My "new" razor ... new questions.

Hello Gentlemen:

For a while ago I wrote my first post on this forum, "http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ght-razor.html". Since I was not able to find the razor that I was looking for, I ended getting something different. I got a Carl Schlieper Eye Brand. It had been better if the spike had not been slightly muted, but I overlooked it when I ordered the razor.

I have not shaved with this razor yet, I just got it, and then I cannot say how good or how bad it is. However, I do not think I will be disappointed.

I was not able to find much information about Carl Schlieper razors. I wonder if someone here knows the history of the Eye brand razors, so he could please clarify a couple of things. My uneducated guess – hence it might be wrong – is that this razor was intended to be sold in Spanish speaking countries, and for that reason it says "Marca Registrada". I also wonder if the Eye brand logo changed as the Henckels' logo did; all Eye brand razors I had seen before had two eyes on the tang, but this has only one.

Bellow are some pictures; I apologize for the bad quality:
11-21-2015, 03:11 AM
mainaman

I do not know about the history but I know that when those are honed correctly they are superb shavers.
11-21-2015, 03:38 AM
sharptonn

No more than the spike being 'muted' should give you joy. I expect it came this way. This is not a 'spike' razor.

Get it honed and enjoy a fine German grind. JMHO
11-21-2015, 03:40 AM
mainaman

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

No more than the spike being 'muted' should give you joy. I expect it came this way. This is not a 'spike' razor.

Get it honed and enjoy a fine German grind. JMHO

I agree with Tom, the point is not spike, it is muted from the factory.
11-21-2015, 03:57 AM
GMH

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

No more than the spike being 'muted' should give you joy. I expect it came this way. This is not a 'spike' razor.

Get it honed and enjoy a fine German grind. JMHO

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Originally Posted by mainaman

I agree with Tom, the point is not spike, it is muted from the factory.

I totally agree with both of you; the point is not spike, and it is muted from the factory. What I meant was that I would have preferred if the point was a spike. Originally, I was looking for a sharp-point-razor.
11-21-2015, 04:04 AM
mainaman

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Originally Posted by GMH

I totally agree with both of you; the point is not spike, and it is muted from the factory. What I meant was that I would have preferred if the point was a spike. Originally, I was looking for a sharp-point-razor.

I do not see any benefit of a spike point over square point. If anything you are more at risk to nick yourself with the spike point.
11-21-2015, 04:44 AM
MJC

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Originally Posted by mainaman

I do not see any benefit of a spike point over square point. If anything you are more at risk to nick yourself with the spike point.

Agree that they are prone to draw blood, especially when you are starting out or any time you lose focus.

But if you have a Mo they are perfect for the small area under your nose.
11-21-2015, 06:03 AM
Willisf

I'm not a fan of those spiked points. I always mute mine. I learned the hard way.....lol
11-21-2015, 06:05 AM
ChopperDave

For me, I liked having a spike early on in my wet shaving journey. A good spike will insist on proper technique. Namely, making sure that you properly stretch the skin and blade angle.

Or else...:medvl:
11-21-2015, 06:10 AM
Willisf

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Originally Posted by ChopperDave

For me, I liked having a spike early on in my wet shaving journey. A good spike will insist on proper technique. Namely, making sure that you properly stretch the skin and blade angle.

Or else...:medvl:

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
11-21-2015, 06:56 AM
DoughBoy68

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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!!
11-21-2015, 11:02 AM
GMH

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?
11-21-2015, 11:05 AM
mainaman

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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.
11-21-2015, 12:17 PM
BobH

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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
11-21-2015, 12:24 PM
BobH

[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
11-21-2015, 01:10 PM
Badgister

Carl Schlieper razors are superb and often overlooked. You've got yourself a fine razor.
11-21-2015, 01:36 PM
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.

Enjoy and give a shave update once you shave with it.
11-21-2015, 02:03 PM
GMH

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Originally Posted by Badgister

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

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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.
11-21-2015, 02:23 PM
BobH

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

Bob
11-21-2015, 09:15 PM
thebigspendur

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.
11-21-2015, 10:04 PM
GMH

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Originally Posted by BobH

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

Bob

Thank you for the link. The Eye brand logo used from 1970-present is the same than the one on the razor.

Now, if you scroll down to post number 8 (olegpan), you can see a Eye Brand razor with two eyes on the tang. That is the type of logo I had seen before. However, the double eyes are not on the encyclopedia's page. That is the reason because I think that perhaps the Eye Brand logo changed in the same way that the Henckels Twin.

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

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.

I know the Eye Brand knives and their outstanding reputation. But I do not know much at all about the Eye Brand razors and it really surprise me that there is not much information about such a famous brand.

I do not frequent knife sites, but obviously I will have to do it if I want to find more information about this razor. Do you perhaps know when Carl Schlieper quit making razors?
11-21-2015, 10:11 PM
mainaman

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Originally Posted by GMH

Thank you for the link. The Eye brand logo used from 1970-present is the same than the one on the razor.

Now, if you scroll down to post number 8 (olegpan), you can see a Eye Brand razor with two eyes on the tang. That is the type of logo I had seen before. However, the double eyes are not on the encyclopedia's page. That is the reason because I think that perhaps the Eye Brand logo changed in the same way that the Henckels Twin.

There are also models with three eyes, I used to own one of them, a stainless model. Here some pics.

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11-21-2015, 10:14 PM
mainaman

Here a thread with info for the dates of operation of the company

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...have-info.html
11-21-2015, 10:19 PM
GMH

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Originally Posted by mainaman

There are also models with three eyes, I used to own one of them, a stainless model. Here some pics.

... pictures ...

My, oh, my, what a beautiful razor! I like those scales. That must have been a high end model.