Thread: ERN 4627

Hi all, new to the board here. My friend just gave me an ERN 4627 strait razor. It is in really good shape with just a few scratches from someone honing on it. The blade doesn't look like it has even been used as it is nice and straight. It has gold etching on it that says "SOLINGEN" with a picture of an Indian chief to the right. The scales are in excellent shape and have the crown and sword in them without any cracks. Razor looks really new, but I am guessing from the 50's? I just bought 9 more old razors to add to this one. Any idea of the year and value of this jewel?

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You have a very nice razor.

Thank You Sir, It belonged to my friend's Father.

Sorry, we don't discuss razor values here. Most of use here would be quite proud to have that razor. If you want to get a ballpark value you might try searching finished auctions on E-bay. I hope you keep it, it would be a perfect way to get into wet shaving if you're not already! Not many people these days possess something like this that could be passed down from generation to generation...

I was just curious and I think I have an idea. Doesn't matter though as it isn't for sale(was given to me and was my good friend's late Father whom I knew well) and will go to one of my kid's one day. When I first handled it I think I caught a bug(lol). I am pretty sure that I can hone it as I have been sharpening my knives for years and they will shave my arm. I was just reading about stropping also. I know these razors are meant to be used, but I am kind of thinking of keeping my collection as is. I just can't help but think if these old razors could talk(lol). I will do a little chit chatting with my barber for some of his knowledge. He has been cutting hair in my little town for over 40 years I know.

That is one fantastic looking razor!

I would certainly keep that razor. Ern's are awesome shavers and it's not very common to find one with gold wash still intact with minimal rust / pitting. Most of them we find are work horses that don't have any gold wash. Keep her oiled so she doesn't rust and have her honed by someone that knows how to hone a razor.

Honing a razor and knives is different so please use caution before hitting those hones on this beauty. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you can't do it but just take the time to read the wiki and several threads on it before hitting those hones as there are differences that make all the difference in the world for a smooth shave.

As you have stated, don't get rid of that razor.

Thanks for the tips and I do hear you. First thing I did to all my newly acquired razors was to clean them and oil them with some food grade peanut oil. I used to oil down my Dad's old guns (dou 44 German Mauser, unissued and a Marlin 30-30, 1964 model) with baby oil and they never rusted and are in excellent shape. My same friend that gave me this razor also had an old Simmons Hardware razor which I believe were made from 1870-1939. It has black handles that have grooves molded into the scales and run the length of the scales.

If SBC stands for what I think it stands for, you and I are at opposite ends of one world. BUT, I have an ERN C&S razor that I received from my great-great-grandfather. It's amazing and I look forward to passing it on to one of my boys, or one of my grandkids (assuming I have grandkids one day).

Treat her nice and she'll talk to you and tell you her stories each shave.

Yes sir, small block chevy and 1320 being the quarter mile. Nothing the matter with the old classic Fords.