R.A. Herder – 6/8 – Full Hollow – Solingen

Does anybody know anything about this razor?
I bought it a few days ago and it arrived today.

The only thing I know is that it is a Solingen. But I know nothing regarding the smith (Herder) and the date of manufacture.
Does anybody here own a similar razor? Would you consider it a good shaver?

It is 6/8 full hollow. Engraved in the blade you can see:
“RICH.ABR. HERDER” a “star” and number “85”.

There is a lot of work to do in order to fix it. The edge must be completely renewed. However, it is challenging and I will try to correct it.

Every opinion is welcome.

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Very pretty razor.

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Richard Abraham Herder, another branch of the great Herder family was formed to manufacture cutlery and tools. Was in business sice 1884, registered 19th November 1884, Solingen, Rathausstrasse 20-22.
Since 1885 - R. Herder
Since 1916 - Richard Abr Herder
Since 1936 - Richard Abr Herder AG

Thank you jdto, thank you manah!

It just need a little bit of love and is ready to go.Nice pice,congrats.






RPR.

I cleaned it up the best I could.

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After deep honing, starting from 220 to get away micro chips seen with the loops, today I shave-tested and it was really deep and smooth.
I am very satisfied with this razor.

its very nice! Wish I had one like it

I think it's beautiful! You should be quite proud!

nice razor,shame you have not saved the ertsing on the blade
I have several Herder razors.(friedr and Richard)
are all good razors