Thread: King of Whiskers? Have you heard of them?

i just found this razor, and wondered if anyone here had heard of this brand razor. is it decent? the scales look cool. its supposedly made in Germany. im sure it needs to be gone over to be made shave ready, but just wondered if it was just a peice of old metal thats not going to be good for shaving.

Never heard of it but I sure wish I had one now.

Originally Posted by marklar

the scales look cool.

Is it a cartoon razor?

I've heard of them.....they are supposed to be good shavers. Post a few pics if you get a chance so we can all drool over it!

i haven't picked it up yet.. wanted to make sure it was a wise purchase.. im a bit clueless as to what is worth it, and i don't wanna be taken.

if i end up picking it up, ill post some photos.

here are the photos, i went ahead and picked it up... if nothing else, it will be a letter opener.

http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s...ent=0312_1.jpg

That looks very nice are there any other marking?

nope, not that i could see. i physically don't have it yet, its now in route, i'll get a better look when i get it in my hands.

okay i got this razor.. im not too sure of it, i think its not too bad of a razor, but im a newbie.. it does have other marking on the tang..
on one side it says
"RUSSEL B.S. Co"
"TAMPA, FLORIDA"
"M.i. GERMANY"

the other side says
"KING OF WHISKERS"
"SPECIAL"
"$3.50"
then it has a "11" stamped vertically above the above mentioned.

Im pretty sure the scales are celluliod, or whatever
It needs a honeing, and a little cleanup, otherwise i think it will do okay.

let me know what you guys think. i really don't know.

I have a "King of Whiskers" marked razor.....made by Washington cutlery co. A full hollow with an etched blade and one of my best shavers. Made NLT than 1909, when the firm went OOB.

Grant