Thread: What do you think of this?

Mint Rudolf Schmidt Bambola Diamant Straight Razor

I bought this mint Rudolf Schmidt about ten years ago as new old stock, and it has become one of my favorite blades. Its 6/8+ size gives it great flexibility that makes for a close, comfortable shave. It really holds an edge well too. I've had about 100 shaves with it and I've only honed it twice.

The blade is an impressive 13/16 round point with "Bambola Diamant" etched on the front. "Rudolf Schmidt, Solingen Germany is stamped on the front of the shank, and "95 (trademark)" on the back. The trademark is pretty odd; it looks like Ronald MacDonald standing in a barrel. The shank has jimps along its entire length on both top and bottom.

The yellowish cream colored celluloid scales still have their original factory gloss and show no signs of damage or warping and the pins are original. The Bambola man is inletted in nickle silver on the front scale. The blade does not wobble at the hinge pin and it opens and closes with moderate resistance.

Included in this auction is the original cardboard case which appears brand new and undamaged.

nice razor. as long as the blade is in good shape that should do just fine. especially as a starter.

Out of curiosity, what makes it a good razor for a beginner as opposed to just a good razor? I'm still new to this and learning.

Thanks!

shave,

At the beginning of your comments you say that you've had it for 10 years and used it a hundred times. At the end you say "included in this auction is...", which can lead your readers to believe it is for sale. That may have led our good speed_ to think that either you are the beginner or that, if for sale, a beginner would find it a good razor with which to start.

So when's the auction?

SORRY! I realize that this it totally unclear!! I copied that description off an ebay aution that I was bidding on! :-) I see how that would have made no sense without the info. So, that description is from the seller. I was wondering what people thought of it here. Sorry!

Best,
Matt

Its a fine razor for a starter shaver or experienced collector.
I have seen the auction, the seller has many fine razors.
You would do well to bid on it.