Thread: adolph hitler straight

Originally Posted by Gunner777

I hope your not going to shave now:-) Bottle of wine and razor not good--LOL!
I don't think anyone wants to get carried away from the original intent of the post and I didn't read anything making a comparison of the USA with Nazi Germany.
This is very simply a thread about a razor and history that's all folks.

Gunner, I wasn't trying to derive any meaning or comparison. I was only trying to interpret what was said by the OP in his post about the "made in USA" logo. If that is true that the logo appears there, then from a historical standpoint, the razor must have come from a period prior to when the Nazi regime picked up steam -- I can't imagine any American company crafting a razor with the Swastika logo on it during the WW2 era. With that said, I am NOT a history buff.

Again, none of this is my own opinion on the matter; I was just re-iterating what the OP said as I read it (post-wine consumption or otherwise), about the "made in USA" logo.

Cheers,

Ogie

It is a historical artifact - a relic - there is collectors value in any historical artifact. I have read some of the posts in this thread and have to say this, "For God's sake! It is just a razor! I doubt it was used to skin anyone."

Show me the picture.... please

Originally Posted by John Crowley

It is a historical artifact - a relic - there is collectors value in any historical artifact. I have read some of the posts in this thread and have to say this, "For God's sake! It is just a razor! I doubt it was used to skin anyone."

Well, it's not just a razor. From the description, it's a razor that has a graphic image on it of one of the most despicable humans of all time.

I suppose that I could never morally disconnect myself from that fact enough to consider it as anything collectible, or of value.

Spanx is probably wishing he never posted this thread which on his part was a legitimate question from the start. I just don't feel good about making him feel guilty about the post.
Last question----could this be a made in the USA razor imported to Germany then had the swastika put on at a later date over there??
Spanx whatever you may be feeling about this I hope your not feeling bad about the post!

A while back I picked up a nice Boker with an etching of the SS Spriit of St Louis. Curiosity led me to look up the history of the old ship. Most of the passengers were Jewish looking fo safe harbor in any country that would take them. They ultimatly sent the ship away as world leaders of the time did not want to get involved, they ended up in death camps. I think it was the most emotional razor I ever bought. It is now a story I tell my children on why it is so important stand up for what is right.
I know this was not the original intent of the question, but seeing the emotional responses made me think of how much history can be learned from our passion for straight razors. Maybe a new addition to the forum could do this. So many ways to appreciate our common passion.
Mike

Thanks for sharing Kingfish.

It could be "just a razor" but then again, maybe not. To my dog, it may be just an object. But humans are "gifted" with the ability to make things so much more complex, should we choose to do so. The provenance is what can make an antique so much more valuable. Where it came from and who held it, its place in history, can all affect our emotions and sensibilities, should we alow for it. Are the poets lines, just words? Can we not go deep and give thought to the times in which she wrote, and on and on. We can't always do this, and sometimes we save it for our visits to art museums, when we listen to music (although we sometimes let these things wash by us without much focus) etc. If we were to savor every sip of liquid as we might a single malt scotch (now we're talking), allowing it to run over the tongue, feeling where on the tongue it tastes, looking for notes of tobacco, leather (whips) etc...we'd be locked away!

As SR people, we know how to go deep....to hear the blade, enjoy the lathering, the aftershave and the scents. Is it "just shaving?"

I was thinking about this blade and this topic over the last few days. It came to mind that if I was assured that one of my blades was owned by my great uncle who was exterminated, I'd revere it. I'd want to use it and be connected. I'd think that once his hand was where mine is, that he did with it as I am. It wouldnt be just a razor to me no matter its condition or make.

Please understand. I do not mean to be pedantic or judgmental. I have blades that are just blades. I do not always smell the roses. I do not hold any disdain for those that collect this memorablia whatsoever. I do hope you understand however, that these things may have great significance to others.

By the way, if you ever get to Washington DC, visit the Holocaust Museum. There is a display, a small room filled with thousands of eye glasses, those taken from the concentration camp prisoners upon arrival. Another small room is filled with hair, that shorn from the new arrivals. Simple. Just objects. But look at the museum visitors...standing there for minutes; watch their lips.

Anyway...off to the real world. Best to all.

It is obvious that there are very strong feelings about this. I suggest that any of you owning such a razor immediately sell it and send me the money.

Allow me to explain my last post better cause im not very articulate. This was just a razor depicting a historical figure.Allbeit a bad one but none the less.The standard I spoke of is;One society of people concouring (my vocabulay is not so good so this word is the best i can do) a weaker society to advance themselves. This has been repeated over and over throughout the history of mankind.The slogan "made in america" is not on the razor.It was my attemt to say that the nazi regime is not the only people to take a land from its inhabitants. I will not post again on this subject for reasons it got outta hand. myself included.

Mystery razors.....