Dorko Question

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07-07-2013, 08:37 PM
dcaven

Dorko Question

I purchased a Dorko 7/8ths NOS and am trying research when it was made. I am pretty sure it is pre WWII as the logo does not include the new partner who joined the company after the war. The vendor also indicated it to be pre WWII. The blade is marked "made in Germany" in English and the paper insert that came with the razor is in Portugues. Seems odd to me. Obviously it was made for the North American market and then distributed to either Brazil or Portugal. Does anyone have any insight? I find it curious.

David
07-07-2013, 11:24 PM
Sterm

What about a couple of photos, that could help a lot:popcorn:
07-08-2013, 01:37 PM
dcaven

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See if this works. it is not showing up in my window as a photo.
07-08-2013, 02:24 PM
dcaven

Upon closer inspection I think it is a post WWII razor. The paper insert has the name Dorko Stahlwarenfabrik on the logo. According the this site, that addition did not occur until after the war. I can't find the logo that came with the razor.
07-08-2013, 02:31 PM
Laurens

That is one very pretty razor! Funny how the image and razor do not match.
07-08-2013, 02:50 PM
Whitemikeca

I have the same Razor and love it. They guy I bought it off said it was early 1950s era. Hope you enjoy that blade! My dorkos are my fav razors with the possible exception of my kamisoris.
07-08-2013, 03:00 PM
dcaven

The razor is incredible. I love shaving with it. The 7/8th design gives it a nice weight and balance. The guy I bought mine from suggested it was made in '45 which doesn't make sense to me. I doubt the Germans were exporting razors stamped in English at that time. Early 50's sounds more reasonable. Either way it is quite a razor.
07-08-2013, 03:10 PM
thebigspendur

Dorko's have always had a very good reputation. They were very popular by the trade in Germany similar to how the DD's were also popular by the trade in the U.S.
07-08-2013, 04:44 PM
JimmyHAD

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Originally Posted by dcaven

The razor is incredible. I love shaving with it. The 7/8th design gives it a nice weight and balance. The guy I bought mine from suggested it was made in '45 which doesn't make sense to me. I doubt the Germans were exporting razors stamped in English at that time. Early 50's sounds more reasonable. Either way it is quite a razor.

The only way it could make sense is if it was exported in '45. The German mfg was in shambles following the war. IIRC it wasn't until around 1950 that they were up and running again. Could be wrong though.