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  1. 09-23-2010, 03:16 AM #1
    moondance
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    Default Hello, and what is this?

    Hello all. I am new around these parts, and trying to be patient and smart before I begin my journey. I have been doing a lot of lurking and reading. I am still full of questions, even after going through the wiki and FAQs and newbie advice sections numerous times. But all that is just background.
    What is bugging me right now is this razor I bought at a local antique shop. Have looked at many for a month or two, and finally picked this one up. It has the nicest, cleanest, least-used blade of the ones I saw. Seems like it is nearly usable as is. Don't worry, I won't try. I will be sending it shortly to someone to hone and prepare it for me. That will also force me to be apart and not tempted by it while I figure out what else I am going to get before I take the plunge.
    So, any ideas on the maker and/or seller? I thought the trident meant Wusthoff, but it looks unlike their logo.
    I was guessing that the P. Wiesenfeld, Chicago is maybe a barber supply company or something that had the units stamped for them by the German maker. But I have nothing to base that on. Was that even done?
    The box is not the original, so it offers no clue.
    Anyways, I leave it up to your collective wisdom (or wild ass guesses) to come up with something more definite, or imaginative.
    Walt, is it in the Goins book?

    Cheers!
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    -now let's see if I can post pics...
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  2. 09-23-2010, 03:32 AM #2
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    Looks as if it may have been made by Wusthoff (trident trademark) and sold by a jobber wether a barber supply house or hardware merchant. Get it honed and it will serve you well!
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  3. 09-23-2010, 05:48 AM #3
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    This razor was made by Eduard Wusthof company, 1814-1972.
    P. Wiesenfeld imported goods from England and Germany.
    Nice razor.
    Alex Ts.
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  4. 09-23-2010, 09:10 AM #4
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    I would go with Wusthof also. Many razors were not stamped by the manufacturer bit stamped with the reseller. Some have a symbol that represents the manufacturer like yours does but most don't. Get 'er honed and enjoy!
    “If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got.” (A. Einstein)
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  5. 09-23-2010, 09:47 AM #5
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    Wow......you must have an awesome antique shop.I went to the shops down in antique row just the other day and found alot of potentials but nothing near as in good of condition as what you got.Nice...I bet it will serve you very well. Welcome to SRP and have a great shave !!
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  6. 09-23-2010, 11:57 AM #6
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    Can I have it?!


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  7. 09-23-2010, 12:36 PM #7
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    Nice razor. It will serve you well.
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