Thread: German strait

Originally Posted by eventhorizon82

Bet it's good quality

Probably just the photo, but looks a bit odd at the toe. If the price was right I would be all over it, like sick on a blanket...

It went for 116 euro

Originally Posted by eventhorizon82

It went for 116 euro

If you didn't win it and you are in Berlin, try looking in second hand and antique shops. Solingen was one of the biggest, if not the biggest producers of straight razors. You could also try PM RobinK, I am sure he would help you get started.

Originally Posted by BobH

There were many, many small razor makers in Solingen, a real cottage industry, so there are many seldom seen makers and trade names show up. Then there are the ones with no makers mark sold to importers and barbers supply house that shave as well as the branded ones. Vintage Solingen razors are hard to beat for quality regardless of the name or lack of name stamped on the blade. As with any razor condition is everything.

Bob

I agree if it says Solingen the manufactures name isn't that important. I have a rare one, the only one I've seen in 8 years of researching str8 razors. It is a Pranafa Solingen and a fantastic shaver, up there with J.A. Henckels and Boker.