Thread: YOM on Boker 1056, worked back, spanish tip, decorative handle?

Hey guys, nice forum!
I was wondering how close we can get to a date on this razor?
I picked it up off Ebay for $48. Its since cleaned up real nice and I wrapped it up for a christmas present for myself ! Boy do I want to open that one early!

Anyone put a date on it? I get around 1910 from the other forums.

Why is the date so important to you?

I think most people on this forum care more about a razor's shave quality, not its age

I'll go with Ivo on this one. Here, we're willing to completely destroy the collector's value of a razor just to slightly improve the shave performance.

It certainly has an appropriate look for that period, though I couldn't really say.

And, yeah, collectors would be aghast that people here sharpen the razor from it's pristine condition. But if he wants to get help, I think it's a bit rude to say, "You don't need to know."

Originally Posted by JerseyLawyer

But if he wants to get help, I think it's a bit rude to say, "You don't need to know."

Keith, what we (Ilija and I) said is not "You don't need to know" - we said we think here most people do not focus on age but usability

Speaking for myself - I generally do not need to know, indeed. However, there are pieces that I have and I would like to know their approximate age - e.g. is it 200 yrs old (just for the nice 200 number sake) or, say, 170 yrs old. I mostly care in 100, 150, 200 timeframes though

Cheers
Ivo

Ivo,
I have one just like it that was made in the 30's.I dont know how long that handle pattern was made,but have seen it,and have it on several razors I own.Also in different colors.By the way they sure are nice shavers are'nt they? Best Regards Gary

Just wonderin sheesh.....nothin wrong with havin a little history on something you own.
I think counsel already made my other point for me.

Yesterday was the best day to find another something to do...

I would certainly like to know the age of some of mine as well. If I ask the question on SRP I would like to think I would get an answer, not an opinion.

Cheers

Gary

I see nothing wrong in wondering when
your razor was made. I feel that this
was a perfectly good question.

Here is a link that may be of some help
down the road. It has quite a few razor
makers and years of operation.

http://www.uniclectica.com/misc/manuf.html

Oh, and welcome to the forum......



Terry