Gottlieb Hammesfahr?

I won an auction of a razor I had wanted (finally didn't get sniped). The razor is essentially a never before used Gottlieb Hammesfahr in the original box. (it won't arrive until Friday, I'll post some pics)

I read a little bit of history on the brand and a little in Goins but I'm more concerned with how they shave. Does anyone have one? Is it average or superior? I've seen Grizzly has a few posts where he raves about them but other than that I haven't seen much else as to their quality. Any insight would help, thanks guys!

I've got a 13/16 that I got a few weeks ago that looked like it hadn't been used as well. I honed it up and it's an excellent shaver.

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I have a 6/8 french point with a thumb notch,and its a fine shaver!!!

This company made good razors.
One of the longest-established Solingen cutlery companies.
Gottlieb Hammesfahr AG 'Nirosta-Werk', Solingen-Foche, Focher Strasse, 60. The company was in business 1684-1972. Registered 12th November 1875.
Gottlieb Hammesfahr (until c.1880)
Gottlieb Hammesfahr & Companie (c.1880-c.1935)
Gottlieb Hammesfahr AG 'Nirosta-Werk' (c.1935-1972)
In about 1971-72, Wilkens Bremer Silberwaren reorganized the company and brand name exists to this day.

So here are the pics, the razor arrived a day early! Razor is awesome, better than I expected it would be and I haven't even polished the thing yet! (don't think I really have to)

My only disappointment is the discoloration near the spine and nearing the edge. It seems easily removable and doesn't look like pitting, shouldn't effect the edge at all from what I can tell.

Unfortunately I may not keep it, I'm sending my Antoni Tadross to Glen for a restore and I'm not sure if I can afford both. :aargh: We shall see

Maybe I'm not too much of a perfectionist with my blades and a little staining does not bother me, but discoloration????????

That blade is mint! :dropjaw:

All I can tell you is that I would have risked my marriage had I seen it. NOS ???
I just got another one from Thomas at the Revisor web site,thanks to a couple of heads ups from the good people here,and I couldn't be happier. Seems to me that they were a respected cutlery firm and were in business during the war and made daggers for the S.S., I don't think this makes them Nazis however as I don't think you would say no to them if you wanted to stay in business. I only know of one other person who has one and he loves it,My two cents for what its worth is send it to a Hone mister and enjoy what should be the shave of your life if its anything like my two. ............damn,I cant believe I missed it!!!! enjoy it in good health
Gris...

Hello,

I picked up a gottlieb hammesfahr for less than $10. Someone really did a number on the blade and scratched the heck out of it. I have been able to get it shave ready but I"m not having any luck with polishing it up. It has 3 crowns etched into the side of the blade and the words "tres Coroas" under the crowns. All that I have found is that it may have been one of the earlier razors made by the company. If anyone has any info on why there might be crowns etched into it I would be very grateful.

Also, on the backside of the tang it has 507 5/8, i understand that 5/8 is the size but what might the 507 mean?

Sean

507 is probably just a model number. Check post 4 above for informaton on the markings
on your razor.

So if I am reading that right its saying that the razor is older that 1880?

You sure that isn't TRES CORONAS? Means three crowns in Spanish which goes along with the etch.

Razor doesn't look to be 1880's or earlier to me. I suspect it's more than likely 1920's plus or minus 10 that was made for the South American trade.

Ought to be a great shaver.

Went to a local Auction house last night for a general auction. All kinds of stuff. While going through the tool tables I found 3 straights. They were all pretty dirty with some surface rust. Tried to look not interested. Finally they come up for bid. Just me & another bidder. Got them for $4.00 a piece! Got a nice G. Wostenholm Pipe razor 5/8", a 5/8" A.Taglianetti Phila.PA. Made in Germany razor "MY PRIDE" model & last but not the least by ANY means 3/4" Gottlieb Hammesfahr Spanish point That is the best edge I have ever got on any of my razors. These razors were probably owned by a barber as they were all honed very well. Cut my finger just looking at the G.H. Spanish point. I didn't know I cut it till my daughter told me to look at my finger. I was bleading like a stuck hog! Always carry band-aids in your wallet. I have 3 or 4 at all times. The GH was the cleanest of the three & took a minimum cleanup. I cleaned up the edge on my 10,000 Chinese water stone & finished with 30 laps on my Coti with running water then 50 laps on my Koken Shell Cordavan strop. This razor will about shave you by itself. Camera batteries are charging so hope to pave Pics of all three later today.
The G.H. has a little hone wear at the toe & the stamped name is about worn off but you can see the pyramid with the cross is there & Solingen-Foche is easily read. Great cream colored scales. Model # 456. Closest shave I have ever got with a straight!

Dave Huffman:rock:

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Originally Posted by Slawman

Went to a local Auction house last night for a general auction. All kinds of stuff. While going through the tool tables I found 3 straights. They were all pretty dirty with some surface rust. Tried to look not interested. Finally they come up for bid. Just me & another bidder. Got them for $4.00 a piece! Got a nice G. Wostenholm Pipe razor 5/8", a 5/8" A.Taglianetti Phila.PA. Made in Germany razor "MY PRIDE" model & last but not the least by ANY means 3/4" Gottlieb Hammesfahr Spanish point That is the best edge I have ever got on any of my razors. These razors were probably owned by a barber as they were all honed very well. Cut my finger just looking at the G.H. Spanish point. I didn't know I cut it till my daughter told me to look at my finger. I was bleading like a stuck hog! Always carry band-aids in your wallet. I have 3 or 4 at all times. The GH was the cleanest of the three & took a minimum cleanup. I cleaned up the edge on my 10,000 Chinese water stone & finished with 30 laps on my Coti with running water then 50 laps on my Koken Shell Cordavan strop. This razor will about shave you by itself. Camera batteries are charging so hope to pave Pics of all three later today.
The G.H. has a little hone wear at the toe & the stamped name is about worn off but you can see the pyramid with the cross is there & Solingen-Foche is easily read. Great cream colored scales. Model # 456. Closest shave I have ever got with a straight!

Dave Huffman:rock:

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Now someone else knows what I do, needless to say I know you'll enjoy the sh*t out of it,And I'd love to see the pictures, but I'd be interested in knowing how long the edge lasts you, just the regular stropping, no stones, just to see if mine are a fluke. I have six and they haven't needed any honing since I got them dialed in, especially the French point, and I would like to know the difference between the two.
P.S. In the unlikely case your face doesn't like it, I'd like to have first dibs', and have plenty to trade...lol
(not really, I want dibs...)

I have shaved 4 times with my GH so far. only two laps each day on the Koken strop. This is a very plain Jane razor but so far I like it best of all my straight's. I don't care how fancy a razor is, if it can shave as smooth & close as this #456, that is what is important to me.
Glad to see some GH love out there!

Slawman