Thread: What is your most rare straight razor?

A Sendyk 's "Special #60 6/8ths
Garanti Solingen
Back of tang..Acier Bohler
Trempe et forge Solingen
A very fine shaver!

Found neither another nor a listing for them.
Still looking. It has been suggested the the German "cleansing" during WWII removed the business.

~Richard

Originally Posted by Geezer

A Sendyk 's "Special #60 6/8ths
Garanti Solingen
Back of tang..Acier Bohler
Trempe et forge Solingen
A very fine shaver!

Found neither another nor a listing for them.
Still looking. It has been suggested the the German "cleansing" during WWII removed the business.

~Richard

I have focused on collecting the old Solingens which were wiped-off by the nazis in the 30's as weapons and material of war replaced cutlery. A handful of makers survived making daggers and bayonets.
Most faded into obscurity. Such quality and nobody knows..

And some will say the allied bombers destroyed Solingen.
Seems Hitler did his best long before that?

I've focused on collecting EKS's - Ewald Kron Solingen. My very first straight, and then later I realized they are such beautiful blades, with some very unique pieces among them. Ewald Kron only worked for some 7-8 years as far as I could find out, between 1919 and 1926, with "Gold Krone" brand being the oldest. His work is remarkable, when you look at certain pieces. I will need to get a group shot of my collection one day, when they're all in a presentable state. Until then, here are the latest additions, all three are 7/8" extra hollow. Their edge has been an absolute hit every time. Just goes to show, you don't need an expensive razor to get a great shave, just a well made one.




Think I might need to track down these guys
https://www.gut-rasiert.de/forum/ind...?topic=19309.0

Originally Posted by Srdjan

I've focused on collecting EKS's - Ewald Kron Solingen. My very first straight, and then later I realized they are such beautiful blades, with some very unique pieces among them. Ewald Kron only worked for some 7-8 years as far as I could find out, between 1919 and 1926, with "Gold Krone" brand being the oldest. His work is remarkable, when you look at certain pieces. I will need to get a group shot of my collection one day, when they're all in a presentable state. Until then, here are the latest additions, all three are 7/8" extra hollow. Their edge has been an absolute hit every time. Just goes to show, you don't need an expensive razor to get a great shave, just a well made one.

Lovely looking razors. Could not agree more with the last sentence.

Bob

Originally Posted by JOB15

I probably have some really rare stuff but I am not aware of their rarity .

Hear is a few which I believe are rare ish.

An Allisons
A Rifle razor
A Geo Wostenholm
Butcher stub tail , probably not that rare but love this one either way
Tally ho brass frameback with etching. I adore this blade too.
A stod. Hopefully one day it will look like voids.
A John Heiffor. The blade is heavy with a drop dead spine.
A Joseph Rodgers . Truly rare I believe.
A Charles Picklays in tortoise shell

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wow Awesome!!!!!!

Originally Posted by JOB15

I probably have some really rare stuff but I am not aware of their rarity .

Hear is a few which I believe are rare ish.

An Allisons
A Rifle razor
A Geo Wostenholm
Butcher stub tail , probably not that rare but love this one either way
Tally ho brass frameback with etching. I adore this blade too.
A stod. Hopefully one day it will look like voids.
A John Heiffor. The blade is heavy with a drop dead spine.
A Joseph Rodgers . Truly rare I believe.
A Charles Picklays in tortoise shell

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Love that old W&B!!

Wrights Superior Temper, a Sheffield made razor 1815-1825 I have to thank Zac for the information about it .
The blade came to me without scales, so after much thought I made the scales you see here in black horn with some of Austin Kennedy's reproduction washers.

Tweedales has this to say about Wrights...

"In 1787, this firm was listed as a merchant and manufacturer of a wide range of cutlery, including pocket knives (and 'Jacks'), razors, and table knives. It had a complex group of marks, which included '8' and the letters 'CV'. The partnership was based in Smithfield. In 1789, John Wright registered a silver mark as a plate worker from that address. The location was Allen Street (1811), Cross Smithfield (1816), and Allen Street (1822). William, a merchant in Western Bank, apparently then withdrew. In 1825, John and Robert Wright dissolved their partnership. John Wright died on 19 November 1831, aged 81. His obituary described him as a partner for more than forty years in the firm and also a Quaker (Sheffield Independent, 26 November 1831). William Wright died in Southport on 7 October 1833, aged 86. Robert's death date has not been traced."

That is neat, Brian! Great research!
Perhaps you might be able to shed light on my Skinner Warranted?
https://straightrazorpalace.com/razo...ml#post1826480

I have to give the research credit to Zac (voidmonster) on my Wright razor !

I just had a quick look and found this Skinner in Sheffield...

Skinner, Samuel (, razor &c. manufacturer).
Address: h. Brook Hill, in 1833.
Recorded in: Whites History & Directory of Sheffield - 1833.

Ah yes! We are fortunate to have Zak share his knowledge!
So h Brook Hill would mean that Brook Hill was his home street, I suppose?