Thread: My New? Boker.

I've found some similar razors in the H.Boker catalog, 1906.

Thanks guys, and thanks Manah. The stamp on the shank is just a little different than what's pictured here, but maybe that's the difference between a 4/8 and a 5/8? (Mine's a 5/8" btw)

The stamp on the shank is just a little different than what's pictured here

You're right. That's why I wrote: similar razors, not the same.
These pictures from the 1906 catalog. Possible, the razor here was made later.

Bonus....
You have a fine blade there by all
external tells.

After cleaning, sanding or alcohol always lightly oil the blade. Mineral
oil is a good inexpensive choice.

Frame the instructions for your shave den.

Originally Posted by hcintineo

ALSO

i want one of those vintage Old Spice shaving mugs!

I have one of these also, they seem to be fairly common. I actually remember seeing them for sale on a website somewhere but I can't remember what it was :-\ you'll find one soon enough if you keep your eyes peeled!

Originally Posted by manah

You're right. That's why I wrote: similar razors, not the same.
These pictures from the 1906 catalog. Possible, the razor here was made later.

I picked up on that Alex. They're very similar...I don't know if the difference is one or two years, or just a difference in size (production line?)...didn't know if you or someone else would know. I really appreciate your sharing those images.

Originally Posted by niftyshaving

Bonus....
You have a fine blade there by all
external tells.

After cleaning, sanding or alcohol always lightly oil the blade. Mineral
oil is a good inexpensive choice.

Frame the instructions for your shave den.

The blade's been oiled with 3in1. And I was actually talking to the wife this morning about framing the instructions to hang in our 30's themed bathroom. She's done document preservation work in the past so she knows what types of paper/matting, etc. to use to preserve it while still enjoying it. It will definitely be going up!

Update:
So my microscope came in from Amazon today, and after services I spent the evening looking over my blades with it. It was amazing! You can tell definite differences between razors in each stage from dull to shaving great.

The reason for the update is that I looked down the length of the Boker's edge tonight. Good News: No chips even at 60x magnification. Bad/Great News: No bevel. There's no discernable bevel at all. Bevels were easy to identify on all my other razors, but there's nothing here. The blade just comes to an end.

The tree tang stamp looks to be that of a blade made between 1924 and 1935 as shown here http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ree-boker.html

This made me check the box mine came in! But alas no instructions.

Good find mate

I have the same Boker razor and it is one of my best shavers. Mine was restored and honed by Goodtan.

Thanks for posting the Boker directions. I am going to make a copy to put with my Boker.

Congratulations on a great find.

After your wife frames the instructions, be sure to post a picture.

Thanks guys, and I'll post up a better pic of the instructions once we get them framed. Not sure when we'll get around to that, we just moved into this house and have painting/remodeling we want to do in the bathroom before we really decorate it. But, I want to get those instructions in a safe place. Once I do there'll be a better pic to get personal copies of.

Peace,