Thread: Hess razor

well, I recently bought an old razor that seemed to be in reasonably good condition in an antique store, and now I can't find out what it is.

the box says "H. Boker & Co's Unrivaled Razor (Germany)"

the razor appears to be a Hess, on one side of the blade it has a 1, and next to it the HESS logo

the other side of the blade says

Hess hair milk laboratories
St. Paul Minn
Solingen, Made in Germany

I tried looking on the site listed in the other forums but I can't seem to find either of these companies

Thanks!

Welcome to SRP! That is a darn good brand you have there. It is not uncommon to find one brand of razor in another brands box. If you can post a photo some of the members can evaluate the shaving condition of the blade unless you already know.

You have a Hess #1 they are fantstic shavers in good shape.... Does it have the Cracked Ice Scales????

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Does it have the Cracked Ice Scales????

LOL ,,,Glen that is a question i would expect from you!!! But I must admit, I'm interested in the answer also.

Hess is a well regarded name in the straight razor world. The #1 is one of the latest models if I recall correctly.
Hess is a distributor to the Barber & Beauty trade. They had their razors made in Germany like many other distributors.


Good score,

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Welcome to SRP! That is a darn good brand you have there. It is not uncommon to find one brand of razor in another brands box. If you can post a photo some of the members can evaluate the shaving condition of the blade unless you already know.

I'd be happy to but I can't figure out how to upload photos. Some help in that department would be great!
Please?

Originally Posted by metaylor

I'd be happy to but I can't figure out how to upload photos. Some help in that department would be great!
Please?

First you have to upload onto your PC. Once you've done that click on reply in this (or any) thread and scroll down below the text box and you will see a menu that includes "manage attachments". Click on that and a window will pop up with a browse function. Click on browse and go to the directory on your PC where the chosen photo is and click "open". You will see another button that says upload. Click on that and then you can post reply.

Edit: Jimmy beat me to it.

As far as i remember Joed has picked up at least one of these on his razor related frenzied antique shop tours. I'm interested to see photo's when you've got it mastered!

Originally Posted by ben.mid

As far as i remember Joed has picked up at least one of these on his razor related frenzied antique shop tours. I'm interested to see photo's when you've got it mastered!

Joed is my hero. He not only picked one up but IIRC it is a 7/8. The only one I've seen. I have a minty example but it is a dinky 5/8. Shaves good though and with the cracked ice and the 44 inlaid in the scales.