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I stopped into an antique shop today and found this. It still had oil on the blade and is in better condition than my new one, I dont believe its ever been used.
The blade says J.A.Henckels Solingen Zwillingswerk 50 1/2. I picked it up for $40 and plan on shaving with it tonight. Does anyone know its age or background I am new to razors still.The guy at the shop said it was maybe made just after the war. Any info would be appreciated.
Erik
Nice find. No idea about vintage. Could be as old as he said or from relatively recent vintage. The box looks really good to have knocked around that long without more shelf wear. One way or the other you scored. If it was me I would have it pro honed if I didn't hone my own.
According to the logo history, this razor was made between 1900 and 1969
Thanks for the info so far. I have a set of hones to get it fine tuned for its maiden voyage.
Lovely piece. A great score. Can't help you on the vintage, but neither can I see any reason why it shouldn't be what the seller said. Frankly, it looks good at that price even at the latest that, mainaman puts it.
We have some background info on Henckels here: J. A. Henckels - Straight Razor Place Wiki. I would say the logo is post 1969. In any event, consider yourself lucky - great razor at a really great price. What does the number on the tang say? We have quite a few Henckels in the SRDB: http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...henckels&go=Go.
Regards,
Robin
There is no number on the tang BeBerlin is ther usually?
But what is it?Quote:
Originally Posted by eichh
Very nice Henckels, but is it carbon steel or is it stamped "Friodur" stainless? Either would be a great find.
Henckels, J. A. "Friodur 50 1/2" 5/8 - Straight Razor Place Wiki says it's stainless.
Good score!
You lucky dog!
I have a 50 1/2 and it is the best performer (after Lynn honed it) in my modest collection . Bought it new years ago for about $80. I wish I had a bag of those little Friodurs.
I remain &c
LG Roy
Other than what I wrote, it says nothing else anywhere on it. No model names or numbers.I stropped it and it gave a decent shave, but I will hone it today just to get it perfect.Quote:
Originally Posted by Croaker
Having owned 2 stainless Friodurs and many Henckels carbon steel razors, I prefer the shave from their carbon steel models. They feel smoother to my face, at least. They do need to be honed more often. I think you are going to get a super shave once you honed up your nice find! Words I look for on German stainless razors to identify them as stainless are Rostfrei, Inox, Fleckenfrei, Eishartung (my stainless PAX razor is so marked) and of course the trademark Friodur of Henckels. If I have erred in my German words, I am certain that I will be corrected!
I couldnt help myself so I went back to the shop for this Boker, the handle smells a bit funky and the blade looks well used but not to bad. So today I honed all my razors and I have to say this mofo shaved like a champ. I would love to try a new one out someday. This one was only $15. I have to say Ive never looked forward to shaving everyday.
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Oh man..........now he comes up with a nice Boker! Ok, no more Mr. Nice Guy. I wanna know the address of that antique store or else! What are the scales made out of, it is hard to see if they are dirty celluloid, dirty bakelite, or dirty horn? I would start cleaning them with wet fine grade steel wool, then proceed to something like Mothers Billet metal polish, which does a very nice job of cleaning and polishing any kind of scales, and a little Turtle wax lightly rubbed in outside and inside the scales will take care of the funky smell for good and leave a waterproof shine. Pipe cleaners help with cleaning the inside of the scales. Thanks for sharing your success!
I'll share, its in Joliet Illinois and is called unique antiques, they do have some other ones as well I just dont remember their names along with safety razors and the wierd silver rolling sharpening things as well. There was a nice one with a tortise looking handle they wanted $50 for.Just in case your in the area.Some of the color came off of the handle when I scrubbed it so whatever it is its slightly deteriorated and what I would guess it smells like burnt wet dog fur.