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    Well, I went through a bunch of local antique stores today looking for a birthday gift for the gf, as well as for my first straight razor. I hit 11 stores in total (it's nowhere near as many as it sounds, most stores where right next to each other), and struck out pretty much everywhere. But that 11th store had almost two dozen razors scattered about, all in at least acceptable condition. Long story short my first straight razor became two- an old Wostenholm pipe razor and a nearly mint Mozart Special 630.

    The reason I posted this here, and not in the Show and Tell section (and mods, if I erred in my judgement on this, please move) is because I am unable to find anything on the MS 630. I've found a few threads here on the 614, which told me about the maker (Steinbruck and Drucks), but I haven't seen anything specific to this model. I was hoping that someone here might be able to enlighten me as to its history, and, ideally, how well it shaves.

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    It measures about 11/16, and appears to be nearly brand new. Thanks!
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    I've seen the Mozart Special on ebay IIRC but I don't know anything about the history. If it is honed up to shave ready, like the Wosty pipe, it will be a damned fine shaver. You did well on those.
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    Yea, i have benn scoping out to get one of those for awhile... I just haven't found one in my price range yet..

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    Here's the company history.From the co webpage.
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    And as far as your specific razor, i didnt find any 630 but a lot of others, as far as being a good shaver, all the other seems to be, and im sure yours will be as well enjoy!
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    Thanks for the info, it's good to know it ought to shave alright! I guess all that remains now is to send it out to be professionally honed and then, of course, to use it.

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    Thank you for posting that information Martin. I have a Mozart Special and it's one of my favorite blades.
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    Matt beautiful razor, the scale insert is just incredible.
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    Absolutely beautiful razors. I would love to run one of those to ground. Congrat's gentlemen. Enjoy.
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    As a classical music lover I must add one of these beauties to my rotation! Are these difficult to come by?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Badgister View Post
    As a classical music lover I must add one of these beauties to my rotation! Are these difficult to come by?
    I rarely see them pop up for sale...I've only seen maybe 1 or 2 in the past year.

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