Thread: Anybody used a Blue Wonder?

I have this razor that I honed up this afternoon, and I can't wait to try it. It feels great in my hand. I have a feeling this might become one of my favorites.

Anyone know anything about these Blue Wonders?

The tang reads "Ewald Plumacher, Solingen-Weyer, Made in Germany."

I have one more that has a crack in the handle. I'll probably clean it up and offer it as a newbie special.

The previous owner had managed to put a frowning smile on it--smiling at the ends and frowing in the middle.

I did some aggressive steep angle honing and sawing on my 220-grit waterstone, and then spent about two hours putting the bevel back. It honed up nicely--plinks hanging hairs all along the blade.

Just curious if I have something nice here.

Josh

I had one by that name, but I don't know if it was the same razor. Mine had a Seattle hardware company's name on the shank, though the other side did say something about being made in germany. The blade was blued which made for a nice visual affect, and I'm assuming was the basis for the "blue" part of the name. It was a decent enough razor, good but not great. I gave it away to a needy newbie who promptly disappeared.

Sorry to dredge this one up, but I just picked up a Blue Wonder Barber's Special. Says Sheffield steel, ground in Germany on the shank. Don't like the scales (see-through plastic's not my cup of tea), but a nice blade nonetheless.

It cleaned up really easily, took an edge really quickly, and shaves very well - I've used it a few times now and it does an excellent job. All in all a nice razor.

James.

James,

I've actually just sold this razor to another member. It did take a nice edge.

Josh

No worries Josh. Did you use yours much while you had it? How did it keep it's edge?

James.

hello to everybody
im living in germany right now and i have found some new razors ewald plumacher wonder (thy are unfortunately a little bit rusty) do someone know what could be about the value of these razors.
thanks
regards
johnny

Originally Posted by johnny1

hello to everybody
im living in germany right now and i have found some new razors ewald plumacher wonder (thy are unfortunately a little bit rusty) do someone know what could be about the value of these razors.
thanks
regards
johnny

Sorry to say we are not allowed talk about value of the razor's in this forum.

I've used one Josh - similar scales, different info on shank:







It also took a very good edge and was a pleasure to shave with.

Regards,
Neil

This thread was started in 2006 . Very nostalgic

Originally Posted by dave5225

This thread was started in 2006 . Very nostalgic

Some lovely razor porn though.