Quote Originally Posted by recklessabandon View Post
my first razor was a g&f bismarck. in no way is it as good as my vintage blades are, but its the type of razor that holds a certain sentimental value to me because it was my first razor. i'll probably always keep it around because of that reason and because the guy who hones my razors can actually get a decent edge on it, so i am able to shave adequately with it.
i wouldnt recommend buying one because the value is just not there. it looks very nice, but thats not the point of a razor. but then again, i wouldnt buy a new razor anyhow after discovering the value of restoring vintage razors.
Mate, I haven't heard that G & F made a bismarck. I have two Dovo Bismarcks, both new (Year old) bought new, that I have no worries with. One of my favourite razors. I may be wrong, but I'm certain my two dovo's are 'Bismarck's (6/8 gold spine)

Cheers Bob