The last of its kind?

**Neil Miller** · 07-19-2012, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by Zephyr

I got two I haven't seen anywhere else, first one is a M.Gallus, made in Christiania (Former name of Oslo, the captiol of Norway)
Second one is a 7/8 SSA, the closest thing I have seen to a full wedge, insanely heavy and was a real bi*#% to hone, but took a wonderful edge.

Hi Zephyr! SSA was the successor to Johan Engstroms razor company (SSA = Swedish Steel Forging Co. - Svenska Stålsmides Aktiebolaget) whose director was Fahle Hammar. SSA was represented in America by Eric Mellgren, the sole agent, of New York City ca. 1918 - 1920.

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I have had a few of their razors - very wedgy and hefty like you say, substantial bits of steel!

Regards,
Neil

**Section10** · 07-19-2012, 03:02 PM

Greetings from a new member
I have this one called The Kaiser. It's by Cywan & Paro and made in Solingen Germany. I haven't found much on it so I assume it's kind of scarce.

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**BobH** · 07-19-2012, 03:37 PM

Neil

I have an SSA marked Mellgren and Sweden on the rat tail. Very tiny stamping one above the other. The blade measures 9/16 as near as I can make out and is a full hollow. I would not mind finding a bigger wedge version.

Bob

**Voidmonster** · 07-19-2012, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by Neil Miller

Voidmonster - I wish I had never seen your post. It's given me a funny turn and I can't think of anything but old razors now. You have spoiled my day!

Unable to think of anything but old razors is an excellent description of most of my days.

**Lazarus78** · 07-20-2012, 03:45 AM

What an awesome thread

I like seeing rare and unique things.

Would an "Otto Deutsch Messeredge" Wedge count as not often seen ?

**JimmyHAD** · 07-20-2012, 03:51 AM

Originally Posted by Section10

Greetings from a new member
I have this one called The Kaiser. It's by Cywan & Paro and made in Solingen Germany. I haven't found much on it so I assume it's kind of scarce.

Welcome to SRP. Well, I don't know how rare it is, but I've not seen that maker before. Thanks for the photo. How does it shave ?

Originally Posted by Lazarus78

What an awesome thread

I like seeing rare and unique things.

Would an "Otto Deutsch Messeredge" Wedge count as not often seen ?

I've never seen a Deutsch wedge but I'd love to. Can you post a photo ?

**Lazarus78** · 07-20-2012, 04:19 AM

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I've never seen a Deutsch wedge but I'd love to. Can you post a photo ?

I'd be delighted to

It's one of the sexiest razors ive seen! I had to have it

It's at home though, and I am currently not.. Gimme 6 or 7 hours and I'll be back and post some

Cheers,

Aidan.

**johnmrson** · 07-20-2012, 07:11 AM

Mappin Lancet Edge. They're as rare as hens teeth.

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**Voidmonster** · 07-20-2012, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by johnmrson

Mappin Lancet Edge. They're as rare as hens teeth.

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A good deal more attractive than hens teeth though, and likely more useful too!

**PMH** · 07-20-2012, 07:42 AM

My daily shaver is a NOS roundtip Meyerherm & Co from Solingen. Have never seen that maker before but mayby not so rare?

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