Two NOS Razors ? Identification ?

Hello,

These two " NOS " razors I have here originally belonged to my wifes uncle. They came with a group of others that are more common and recognizable brands.

I have been meaning for sometime now, to ask for your opinions on the identification. I'm guessing some of you out there may have some info. Thus far, I have been unsuccessful in finding any information specific to them. Just generic imports/knockoffs? What do you think?

I do appreciate your help on this - Photos below...

Update: I was taking a closer look at these and noticed that the Polo Soligen has a magnetic charge (carbon magnetic)

Best Regards
Kenny

never heard of them however they're stamped solingen so will be good quality. They look very revisor ish

They are not knock-offs. Genuine vintage Solingens and superb examples, both shoulderless. I'd be proud to have either. Put them to use!

Thank your for that good bit of information, I'll have to give them both a test run!

Best Regards
Kenny

Very nice razors. If they have the factory edge and it is not satisfactory for you have one of the experts hhere hone them for you. It will be well worth the cost.

I didnt recognize the brand names, but feel free to send those beauties to me for a lengthy evaluation. How nice.

Well, nun2sharp I am certainly pleased to have them. Ummmm..., I'll have to get back to ya on that "lengthy" evaluation. LOL

Best Regards
Kenny

The Polo trademark was used by both Otto Birkhofen, who was at 18 Wiedenkamperstrasse around 1939 and by Max Paashaus who was in Solingen about 1932.

Regards - Walt

Thank you Walt for taking the time to provide me with this information. Much appreciated!

Best Regards
Kenny

Very, very handsome blades, Kenny.

For the best evaluation... Shave :)

Very nice looking razors, be proud of them.

The first razor comes from this company:

Otto Birkhofen, Solingen-Wald, Wiedenkamperstrasse 18 in 1939. Brand names: 'Albertoblade', 'Birko', 'Doppelschmied', 'OBW', 'Polo', 'Thonoco', 'Umberto'. Open-blade razor maker.

I can't seem to find the manufacturer of the TOP branded straight razor.

Source: Razor makers

wow. very beautiful blades. for sure they should be starters on your 7 day team.

Bringing this old thread back to life.

I have now found another user with a "Polo" razor, and with the same two-whatever (probably flags) logo.

Mine is in my introduction thread: http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...ew-guy-ba.html

Looks that my razor is about 80 YO...

Love the second one?

Looks like nice Solingen steel. The second one looks fantastic in both blade and scales.

Thanks for sharing.