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I'm glad this didn't strike me at the cusp of sleep, 'cause it woulda jolted me right off the pillow.
Are there any Swiss-made razors? It just struck me that I've never seen a Swiss razor, though there are tons of files, wood-carving knives, tool steel thingies, and army knives. What gives? Does anyone out there have a Swiss razor, or know why there are few/none to be seen?
Within spitting distance of most razor making greats they probably decided why bother :p
The only one I know of is the Jaques Lecoultre Swiss Frameback. I own one, but haven't gotten around to cleaning it up and honing it so I can't say anything about what kind of edge they take. I've read they are quite good.
They are the replaceable blade type and sometimes you see a set with all 7 blades. Those sets tend to be more of a collectors item though.
I saw a Swiss straight advertised on e-bay about a month back. Very Solingen looking piece of work.
Are those Swiss? I thought "lecoultre" was French and the style was Swiss?Quote:
Originally Posted by Harvitz81
Apparently I may have one.
Have a look at the previous post Re: ID this razor.
Manah seems to know his stuff
I saw an ad fro the early 1900's that showed that Victorinox sold straights. Whether or not they actually made them, I don't know, but it seems likely that they would have.
I have some leCoultre framebacks with blades marked Switzerland,Dunno?
Not sure, but my blade says Switzerland on it. Maybe it is French?Quote:
Originally Posted by Wintchase
Also the name of a famous Swiss watchmaker. Switzerland is divided into French, Italian and German regions so names follow suit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wintchase
Jaques Lecoultre made razors in the the region northwest of Lake Geneva in Switzerland. He made razors until about 1919 when he dedicated his full resources to clock making. Lecoultre razors are made of very good steel and take a terrific edge. I have several of them and the are excellent shavers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wintchase
Regards - Walt
I also have a German made standard straight razor that is stamped Lecoultre. But I don't believe it has any connection with the ones made in Switzerland.
Oh, I guess I never connected the dots...I had one for awhile too..But back then I was more a user than a appreciator..I never really took a look at what I had...
My wife found a Lecoultre frameback in a thrift store and gave it to me for father's day. Now I can't wait to hone her up!
So ... do they pack a seven day set in one set of scales?
Yes. But unlike most seven day sets, the blades are not identified by days of the week, but are numbered 1 through 7. That is if you are lucky enough to find a complete set. I have six or seven of these razors and the most complete only had five blades. The rest had between one and three.Quote:
Originally Posted by MickRussell
Regards - Walt
Hello from Switzerland, with a Link to Victorinox' History. Indeed, the produced Straight Razors beginning last Century. See below.
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And below you can get an impression about the straight, my father found in a secondhand store and gave it to me. A MOSER, SIGNAU (a small town in the so called Emmental, a region of the canton of berne.) embroyed The Number "42" and "MOSER SIGNAU".
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42 MOSER
SIGNAU
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KAYSER ELLISON & Co's
BEST SHEFFIELD
SILVER STEEL
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see also here http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ml#post1795287
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Originally Posted by Flamez
roughkype, have a look on my two posts below (victorinox and moser Signau)Quote:
Originally Posted by roughkype
It's nice of you to share the info, but the posts you're responding to are from 2011.
