Thread: The "fine print" on a Bismarck razor box

Some will say no doubt I have wayyyyy too much time on my hands. However, I am posting the wording on the box my vintage Bismarck Registered 6/8 straight razor came in. Both front and verso of the box are shown in attached photographs. The front simply states: BISMARCK RAZOR Made In Germany.... The verso is quite lengthy and is both a testimonial of sorts from The Bismarck Razor Works and some instructions on use. The left side verso is printed as such:

"The Bismarck Razor is highly recommended. It's quality is superior to that of any other. The brand is well known and it's introduction in record time is due solely to it's merits. It is used by Barbers with the greatest satisfaction as well as private individuals. The Bismarck is made of the very best english silver steel and is hollow ground under expert control. Every razor is guaranteed.




The right side verso is printed as such:

Directions for use. --- Before using the razor strop it carefully as by doing so it will not be necessary to have it set or ground. When shaving, lay the razor flat as possible on the surface of the skin, there is less risk of cutting yourself if this is done. After use, clean and dry the razor and wipe the blade so as to keep it polished. Always use good quality shaving soap free from soda. When purchasing a razor, ask for a Bismarck and see that you get it.

i have several of these bismarck boxes from different bismarcks i own, all at different levels of ink fade and decomposition, i was so impressed the first time i read it, my first legit razor purchase was a bismarck registered and one of those cases