Thread: newbie needs input on otto deutsch razor find!

Originally Posted by sharpshavefun007

I understand, I just figured from only having 2 pins rather than 3 the "diamond" scaled version would be older. I just thought that going to 3 pins would be an upgrade and adding a fancier inlay too. Thanks!

I agree but see it the other way around, the 2 pins and easier inlay, would decrease production costs, which is the other reason I would guess newer... all in the way you look at it I guess

And a damn fine razor either way...

Maybe one day the truth will be discovered. Thankyou for your input Glen!

Originally Posted by sharpshavefun007

I understand, I just figured from only having 2 pins rather than 3 the "diamond" scaled version would be older. I just thought that going to 3 pins would be an upgrade and adding a fancier inlay too. Thanks!

Hard to say which came first but this 'new' one is the first of many Hans razors that I have seen like it. Not that I am an expert but just through years of looking at the bay .....

yeah, I didn't know what to think when I first layed eyes on it in the antique shop. The price was right too!

That's a great looking find, I'm keeping my eyes open for an Otto. Congrats on yours, only one I've seen like it.

Is it just the picture or is there a bit of frown to the blade?

It actually has a slight taper, hardly even noticeable on a measuring stick. I can tell by the hone wear though. The frown is the lighting and the sanding I did in the pic. I noticed that too. Thankyou for looking!