Two razors found in a shoe box today from my father

Just started doing some research and found your wonderful forum.
Thought I would post some pictures to see if I can get some more information about these.

It appears that the KROPP is in a wrong box which says TOWA, RAZOR and Trade Mark Tokyo Japan ToWARA & Co.
My father was USMC in the Pacific arena in WWII.

And the H. Broker looks to be in the original box. Any guidance is greatly appreciated.

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I did find this thread helpful
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...out-kropp.html

They look awesome!!!

I have that same Boker but mine is in WAY worse condition!! Nice find!

Hello and welcome to SRP. You are very lucky to have heirloom razors from your father. Boker razors are well regarded by straight razor shavers. I have several. The Kropp I have seen around but I don't recall the details of it. In general, if the razor is from Solingen Germany, Sheffield England, the US or Sweden is should provide great shaves. If you plan on using the razors be sure to have a professional hone them for you. You can find members that provide that service in our Classifieds section under members services. Good luck.

I really love that Boker, my advice to you is get it honed up and shave with it, you just might like it.
I know most of us here at SRP will never go back to ripping the hair off our face with a "modern" multi bladed torture device.
Also they were your dads razors, what better way of remembering him then shaving with a blade he used everyday.

Welcome to SRP.
Awesome razors. Congrats!
Here some words about Kropp trademark:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...eld-kropp.html
From the Hermann Boker & Co. catalog, New York, 1906:
http://www.strazors.com/uploads/gall..._catalog_1.jpg
and the box:
http://www.strazors.com/uploads/gallery/boker_box_1.jpg
I have the same razor. Very nice shaver.

http://www.strazors.com/uploads/gallery/boker_sc_1.jpg

Manah, does your razor also say GIRMANY on the back of the tang? It's funny how the manufacturer let a typo like that slip past on such a gorgeous razor.

Thanks for the replies, and I did notice the GIRMANY misprint, wish I could find a year (or range of years) for the Boker. It appears that both blades are in in great condition and thans for the advice about getting them honed. I have been wanting to make the switch to wet shaving for some time and have now a great opportunity to connect with my past and get a close shave. Off to research the HOW TO section of the site.

It's not a typo. I've seen the word "Girmany" in some old newspapers (before WWII). But I couldn't find the logic of using this word yet.
English isn't my native language.

For example:
http://us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/ce...0/055-164a.txt
The eighth line from the top of the table.

Normally, I would make the standard offer of "You don't want that, send it to me for proper disposal" but even a cad like myself cant bring himself to separate a man from a wonderful heritage like that. Family heirlooms for men are so incredibly rare. Treat them well, and see to it that they are cherished for generations yet to come!

What a great pass down from your Father. Those are both very nice razors and the Boker looks to be in great
conditon. Welcome to SRP and kindly let us know how your relationship with the two razors develops.

Wow great find. good luck whit those great razors and use then in good held.

Congratulations on your fine razors, especially the Boker, and welcome to SRP! As Manah kindly informed you (and us) your razor has a nice genuine ivory tang, which makes it a premium razor, besides being a quality Boker. I have two of the same model myself, and they shave beautifully. Professional honing is recommmended. A note, the "B" in a wreath etched blade, ivory tang, and beaded edge celluloid scales razors were also made for a number of barber supply companies by Boker, and marked with their names and logos, not with the Boker tree. They are identical to yours except for the Tree and Boker tang markings.

I've tried to prove, that "Girmany" on the Boker's razors isn't a typo.
Well-known company - Griffon Cutlery Works and their well-known razors - Carbo-Magnetic, Griffon XX, 60.
I've seen many such razors. To remind you:
http://www.strazors.com/uploads/images/griffon_ad_2.jpg
http://www.strazors.com/uploads/ForS.../griffon_1.jpg

The stamps on the other side:

http://manah.strazors.com/griffon_stamp_1.jpg

http://manah.strazors.com/griffon_stamp_2.jpg

And at last I found the Carbo-Magnetic razor with this stamp:

http://manah.strazors.com/griffon_stamp_3.jpg

Again "Girmany".:)

Let's think.
Both companies(Griffon Cutlery Works and H.Boker & Co.) had the manufacturing in America and in Germany.
May be, stamps "Germany" and "Girmany" mean, where the razor was made ... America or Germany
Now, I have only this idea.

hey there,
welcome to SRP. It is such a great community here and everyone is usually more than helpfull! I have enjoyed being a part of SRP for a while now and hope you will too. It is so nice to see people's family razors passed down. I wish I had one from my father or grandpa. Enjoy your stay!