Thread: Re: Older Bismark Razors

The Renaissance is a different razor. Here's the one I mean:

Originally Posted by TstebinsB

The Renaissance is a different razor. Here's the one I mean:

well you got me thinking and searching and the more I did the more your question turned into a quest as now i wana know !

This post from here, no less, was the only info i really found that might be what your looking for ,..,.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/239369-post2.html

There was indeed a 'Bismarck Razor Works' in Solingen C. 1900 - 1930 - Dovo bought the trade name in around 1957 and still use it today on some of their razors. The other way a 'Bismarck' is known is by the blade shape - shoulderless and (to my eyes anyway) very elegant - as indeed the Dovo Bismarcks are now. You do not say what blade type yours is but if a shouldered blade it's likely a 'Bismarck Works' razor.

Originally Posted by Earthdawn

well you got me thinking and searching and the more I did the more your question turned into a quest as now i wana know !

This post from here, no less, was the only info i really found that might be what your looking for ,..,.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/239369-post2.html

Thanks for your efforts. I asked on three forums and no one has even seen one before.

Originally Posted by ZethLent

I was in a knife shop yesterday and there was a non-DOVO Bismark for sale.

It was brand new and looked to be either a 7/8 or 8/8 (not sure ... I wasn't packing a ruler), full hollow (I think). The scales are a yellow (vintage look) celuloid (?) - type material.

I am wondering: How much should something like this typically cost?

I ask because it was priced at 25,000 yen (~$250 USD). It seemed a little high, but I am still very new to the straight razor scene. If it is over priced I may go back and to try haggle the price down, if I can.

Any input would be helpful.

That is a rarity! It is a Bismark Razor Works or Bismark Cutlery razor from before Dovo bought them. They are rare enough but if it is a 7/8 it is a fairly high dollar collectors razor, (if in great shape). If it is an 8/8 it is even rarer!

Originally Posted by Earthdawn

well you got me thinking and searching and the more I did the more your question turned into a quest as now i wana know !

This post from here, no less, was the only info i really found that might be what your looking for ,..,.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/239369-post2.html

Bismark Razor Works made all varieties of razors. I have seen many spiks from Bismark.

Here is my Bismarck Razor Works. It has some hone wear but honed nicely and shaved nice.