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    Default Any info on this germania oxford razor?

    Just picked it up today from an antique store, the stamps are in the pictures below - it's got a barbers notch and no noticeable details. The scales appear original. Anyone have a razor like it or know anything about it?

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    It’s a good quality razor but pretty common. Just check eBay for them.
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    I've had several. They are good razors but not the best.
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    I think I have 18 of them as I like them alot. But Ive not seen one with a barbers notch.
    BTW, The scales are rubber.
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    Thanks for the detail about the scales! Looking online for this I see others, but none with the barbers notch, thought that might give some greater detail about what the razors age or specifics may be etc.

    Either way, really appreciate the feedback! I'll probably take it through the progressions tomorrow and see what comes out of it. I've officially filled my 6 slot test tube holder, so I should be done looking around for razors at antique stores...until I see one that's really special or just decide to start gathering more...

    Got this one for $15 and it's got nary a spot of rust or pitting, looks to have been very lightly used so I think I made out alright
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    Check this link. There is a little information here.
    STRAZORS.com - all about classic razors - Oxford Razor, Germania Cutlery Works, Germany.

    $15 is a good deal for a pre-war German razor in that shape. The notch may have been done after the fact as that was more often used earlier than that one was made and also more in the UK. That also could account for the condition as it may have been restored. That's not a bad thing though. Or it could have been a one off, Sheffield hat tip, retro type thing. Either way, it's cool. Never seen one of those like that

    It's not exotic or really noteworthy but should be a good member of your rotation. Nice find!
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