I have no idea what this is worth but I thought that a new razor from the 1920's with the name Merkur was just a neat thing to have. Let me know what you think.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/attac...1&d=1170103700
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I have no idea what this is worth but I thought that a new razor from the 1920's with the name Merkur was just a neat thing to have. Let me know what you think.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/attac...1&d=1170103700
That's a lovely piece. It looks too new though. If you hadn't told me 1920's I would have thought it'd been made recently.
Where'd you find this?
I think you should make out ok with that. What did it run you and where did you get it?
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If that's the one I think it is there's this guy on Eboy who apparently has a whole crate of those things. They are 2/8s razors. Pretty useless except for specialty trimming but they are NOS. I have one.
I don't know if it is who you are thinking of our not, I actually bought two of them, the vendor is 1001 pieces, one is exact ally the same as that Murk, the other is a BONSA 5/8 number 9954. I got both of them for $40.00 each. I haven't got a chance to use them yet, just got them yesterday.
I've got one - a French Point 4/8 Stainless Steel Merkur from 1001pcs - it's my favorite shaver - I like the narrower blade, and really like the point (I believe that's called a French Point - I think other sources refer to it as an 'oblique' point) - it's great for detailing around the mustache and sideburns.
If you decide you don't like it, let me know....:w
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-Lou
The Merkur came today. It is gorgeous and measures 5/8! It came from Bulgaria, WOW. Here is the link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1920s-MERKUR-SOL...QQcmdZViewItem
One just went up for auction.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1920s-MERKUR-SOL...QQcmdZViewItem
Thanks for the heads-up. I'm in.
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-Lou
That seller has another razor also up for bids:Quote:
Originally Posted by rgdominguez
http://cgi.ebay.com/OLD-LUTZ-SOHN-CA...QQcmdZViewItem
I've been looking over his other wares. Some very interesting things. He has some old apothecary bottles that would make some snazzy aftershave containers.
I've actually bought a couple razors from him - they were all sent from eastern Europe - Bulgaria? I can't remember, but sounds plausible- I got the aforementioned Merkur (I just checked, mine measures midway between 4/8 and 5/8 - the thing I like about it, is it's not a full-hollow grind - maybe a 1/4 or 1/2 hollow - I don't know enough about grinds to rate it - I do know that the blade is nice and stiff, and I like that). My Bonsa that I bought from him is a hair under 6/8, but it is a hollower grind than the Merkur, and seems to have a bit more 'flex' to the blade - it shaves well, I just prefer the stiffer Merkur blade. I also bought a 'C. & H. (or 'K') Birkendahl' that is a bit closer to a 4/8 than the Merkur - nice razor, but I personally prefer the Merkur - the size and grind just work well for me. But all of the razors that I have bought from him were New Old Stock - or, maybe, still New in Bulgaria, and I'm happy with each of them.
He's a good seller
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-Lou