I received this guy as a Christmas gift (no straight razor experience). I have read the wiki page and ordered a strop, but I'm worried this may be a knock-off paki razor. Thoughts?
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I received this guy as a Christmas gift (no straight razor experience). I have read the wiki page and ordered a strop, but I'm worried this may be a knock-off paki razor. Thoughts?
Solingen are German made razors and are supposed to be good. I have a few and they are fine shavers.
No worries. Looks to be in exceptional shape, it should be a smooth shaver. Knock offs and cheap copies aren't a big concern with straight razors yet. I think there's more money to be made making clearly labeled cheap razors. At any rate, make sure it's professionally honed before you attempt to shave with it. And welcome!
I have almost the exact same thing in white. The blade is a little different (no shoulder), but it also just has "SOLINGEN GERMANY" laser etched on the tang. Honestly the thing shave pretty good considering it's a generic! I actually got it for honing practice and it honed up REALLY well!
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Welcome and good luck, what would make you think that your razor is not a genuine German made razor from Solingen? If it is not shave ready send it out to be honed and then when it gets back enjoy. I would say reach out to members in your location but you did not list a location, that does not mean you can't still find help nearby it just means we don't know where you are.Quote:
Originally Posted by rrs1179
Solingen was the area in Germany where all the cutlery makers set up. In the few years I've been shaving with a straight razor, I've never had a dud from Solingen whether it's been branded or generic. They are usually made of quite hard steel but once honed properly take a very nice edge.
Rest easy Solingen blades are good. Send it out and get it honed up. And Welcome to SRP.
