Thread: Solingen Straight Razor

I have had this straight razor for 27 yrs. I have no idea how old this is or what it could be worth to a collector. If anyone could help me I would greatly appreciate it.

It's good razor.
I have one Kiebitz and it's my best shaver. If I'm not wrong Kiebitz had very short operating period between 1931-1935.
I think scales not original and they was replaced (just IMHO).
From this pictures I can say that blade in very good conditions. You can easily make it shave ready (just send to someone from classifieds on this site).
Oh, and I think box also not from this razor.

Here is my Kiebitz
http://straightrazorpalace.com/shave...tml#post957670

Hi, and welcome to SRP.

It looks like a nice razor, I'm sure it will shave well once properly honed.
Do get it honed by someone experienced, and then give it a go

As to the value of it, here is a snippet from the SPR rules:

"Solicitations, valuations, and sales

These are not allowed on Straight Razor Place, including the Chat, except in the Vendors and Auctions sections, and the Classifieds, under the respective rules.
SRP's aims to help members in all aspects of wet shaving and straight razor techniques, it is not a marketing site. Furthermore the nature of appraisals, be they for items or services, is highly subjective."

How does it shave? That will tell you the worth..

I have no idea how it shaves. It has set in the box in my dresser drawer for the last 27 yrs or so.

I didnt think the box went with it but thats the box the razor was in when I was given it. Thanks for all the replies.

What were the handles made of ?

clean it polish it, get it honed. it is a decent brand and since you have had it 27 years it is time to put it to work. you will like the straight way of shaving.

the scales are most likely celluloid cast in a mold not carved like you were thinking.

unfortunately I will not be able to use this has my dominant hand is not steady enough to use it.