Thread: What is it?

I just picked up a razor at an antique shop because it was in the "under $5, so who cares" category . Can't identify it to my satisfaction, however and was hoping for some help from the group. Makings are as follows:

C X & X F
Suisse 2616

(the X's are in an outline font, whereas the other lettering and numbering is in a plain font)

3/4 grind, maybe more, blade about 4/8 [slight smile], and plain black scales - Nothing remarkable. Any idea what I've got here?

-Klopstick

I have one like this, does no one know anything about this razor?

Got this message from the seller:

i think the razor is in fact C.F. Schwartz company based in Hamburg-Solingen, Germany which made also Knives in Switzerland during Wartimes of WWII. I think this is a very rare type indeed!

Does anyone have more information on this?

pictures are the best explanation

No Pics, no can tell, but it sounds like a $5 razor to me

Is it shave ready?

Here is a C.F. Schwartz & Co. and if it is the same maker as yours it will be a fantastic shaver. I couldn't find much info on the company either.

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

Here is a C.F. Schwartz & Co. and if it is the same maker as yours it will be a fantastic shaver. I couldn't find much info on the company either.

Here is some info on the CF Schwartz & Co http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...r-request.html .

Bob

Thank you

I'll post pictures as soon as I get it. It will be shave ready as it is now beeing prepared. This will be my first straight razor. What I have seen of it, it looks good.