World Master!

Just recieved a second hand Worldmaster. What I'm excited about is that I already have a Worldmaster, so it's double-trouble!

Interesting notes:

They are both model 194 as shown on the tang, but my NOS Worldmaster I bought from Shavingshop is a big 13/16 width, the new one is a standard 5/8 (not much hone wear either).

The Shavingshop Worldmaster has a bit of a humpback to the tang, the new one, not so much.

The really cool difference is that the Shavingshop one is made from "Kayser Ellison silver steel ", the new one is made from:

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Bohler extra razor steel
best elektrik
silver steel

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The new one also has cool three pin scales with a little Worldmaster emblem with what looks to be a little guy riding a razor?

This thing is gonna hit the hones and shave my face this very evening!

Thanks FaPat5!!!:tu

Pic #1 Shavingshop Worldmaster (before its' current re-scale)
Pic #2 my recent aquisition

Nice... elegant shape and nice curves... I dig your style man! don't forget to post pics after the rescale...

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Originally Posted by Ockham

Nice... elegant shape and nice curves... I dig your style man! don't forget to post pics after the rescale...

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The new one won't be getting a re-scale. I dig the three pin scales with the litle emblem...

yep... the new one is gorgeous... I was speaking of the old one advertised as "before its' current re-scale" :o

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Originally Posted by Ockham

yep... the new one is gorgeous... I was speaking of the old one advertised as "before its' current re-scale" :o

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Aha...
here 'tis...

Ok, so if they're both 194's what does that do to speculation on what the numbers mean?

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Originally Posted by Seraphim

Just recieved a second hand Worldmaster. What I'm excited about is that I already have a Worldmaster, so it's double-trouble!

Interesting notes:

They are both model 194 as shown on the tang, but my NOS Worldmaster I bought from Shavingshop is a big 13/16 width, the new one is a standard 5/8 (not much hone wear either).

The Shavingshop Worldmaster has a bit of a humpback to the tang, the new one, not so much.

The really cool difference is that the Shavingshop one is made from "Kayser Ellison silver steel ", the new one is made from:


The new one also has cool three pin scales with a little Worldmaster emblem with what looks to be a little guy riding a razor?

This thing is gonna hit the hones and shave my face this very evening!

Thanks FaPat5!!!:tu

Pic #1 Shavingshop Worldmaster (before its' current re-scale)
Pic #2 my recent aquisition

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Both very nice.I prefer the black scaled razor!!!:tu

Beautiful razors. I just love the brand name "Worldmaster" - makes me want to shave with one. The ones I've seen tend to have bold styling as well.

Anybody who has the stones to name their product Worldmaster probably crafted it right!

Weltmeister or Worldmaster is the brand from Otto Busch from Solingen - Wald.

Beautiful blades... not only do they look good they are awesome shavers. :tu

The feel I get from the world master is complete different than any other carbon steel I have experienced on a str8..

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Originally Posted by Amyn

Beautiful blades... not only do they look good they are awesome shavers. :tu

The feel I get from the world master is complete different than any other carbon steel I have experienced on a str8..

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I was wondering how they shave since I am considering buying one, any additional input appreciated.

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Originally Posted by Blackstangal

Both very nice.I prefer the black scaled razor!!!:tu

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Here is the other question that I have, if you came across one 13/16, like those in Shavingshop in unused condition but with plastic scales that you knew are not the original, would you pay, let's say $100 for one? Also, input appreciated here.

Al raz.

They shave excellent! I have one. It's my favorite razor so far. Outshaves my Thiers issard most of the time.

Offcourse I got mine for €15 in a secondhand shop.

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Originally Posted by LX_Emergency

They shave excellent! I have one. It's my favorite razor so far. Outshaves my Thiers issard most of the time.

Offcourse I got mine for €15 in a secondhand shop.

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I have to agree it does shave a better than a TI, and as for the price I got mine off eBay for a price so low I am ashamed to say...

I have a worldmaster w/crackled ice scales that is beautiful,,,,,but better yet is the shave she gives. It is, in my opinion a better shaver then my TI . I say if you can get one at a good price, jump on it. You won't regret it.

A couple of more shots comparring the two 194 Worldmaster models I have:

One other note of interest: The spine is noticably thinner on the 5/8 model than the 13/16 one.

I just wanted to personally thank every that gave me advice about these Welmeister razors, particularly seraphim and gssixgun (I hope that I am spelling this right ;-) Glen, in any case).
I find my Weltmeister ranking as high as my Thiers Issards or my Filarmonica, if not higher. Oh brother, it gives killer shaves leaving my skin with that coveted sticky feeling. THANKS!

Al raz.

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Originally Posted by Alraz

I just wanted to personally thank every that gave me advice about these Welmeister razors, particularly seraphim and gssixgun (I hope that I am spelling this right ;-) Glen, in any case).
I find my Weltmeister ranking as high as my Thiers Issards or my Filarmonica, if not higher. Oh brother, it gives killer shaves leaving my skin with that coveted sticky feeling. THANKS!

Al raz.

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Well, you better post a pic or two with a review like that!:D

I do not have pictures of the razor but In Buddel's (Gabor) website, you can see pictures of the same razor. He has some Welmeister razors with wooden scales for sale, thanks Gabor. I hope that you like the pictures:

Fine Razors - Weltmeister, Otto Busch, Solingen-Wald

Al raz.