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    Question Help with new razors (Dubl Duck & Bartmann)

    I was hoping someone could tell me some general history and info about these razors. I just received them as a gift today.

    The first is marked "Original Bartmann Solingen Germany" on one side and has "86" stamped on the other.

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    The second is marked "Bresduck dubl duck Solingen Germany" with "dubl duck satinedge" on the other side.
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    I'd be interested in anything you can tell me about them. I've been shaving with a double edge safety razor for almost a year and would love to start using one or both of these.

    Thanks!
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    Both are outstanding makers. The Bartman is in great shape and will provide a great shave once honed. The DD has been well loved. I would let her rest.

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    Ditto. Stick with the Bartmann. The Bresduck is about dead.

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    Welcome to SRP. What they said. The Bartmann is a first class shaver in great shape. I'm assuming you don't hone razors so I would suggest sending it to a pro honer (member services in our SRP classifieds) for honing to shave ready. I've got some Bartmanns and they are all great shavers. I don't have any history for you but the Bartmanns haven't been made for years so that is a vintage razor in what looks like near new condition.

    The dubl duck is also a great brand but that one has been honed by a heavy hand and is about beat to death IMHO. Check out our SRP beginner's guide for tutorials and videos to get you started on the right foot here.

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    I have a Bartmann 86 (though mine is larger) and it is an OK shaver.

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    Naw that DD is finallybroken in... Like a well run pickup.. Hone her up and slap on some lather! I'llnet she'll shave!

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    At least with the DD, there are no worries about taping the spine.

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    here ist the Register for the Bartmann......

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