New Bismarck..!

I'd been sitting at work and staring at this razor for a good few weeks now and I finally cracked on Monday and ordered it from The Invisible Edge (thanks Steve!)

It arrived this morning! Unfortunately I had already shaved so now I cant wait for tomorrow morning to give it a road test!

Now I just have to decide what to get next...! I have the choice down to three; A Boker Edelweisse, a TI Spartacus Historic (7/8" square point with a mirror finish and snakewood handles) or a Wacker Antik Spanish point 15/16. Suggestions anyone?

Oh yes, and here are some pics of the new toy..! Love it! :)

WOW .. thats a beauty !!!

Congrats and enjoy it ! :beer1:

Nice looking razor you have there. :) I'd spend the rest of the day concentrating hard on growing whiskers if I were you. :)

love the bismark. i have been looking at those for a while now. i would do the spartacus... the scales and finish as described make me giddy.

I have always been a Bismark admirer. Nice heavy blade and a great shoulderless grind with neat scales.

That is one of the nicest looking production razors out there in my opinion.

congrats!

-Rob

Very nice Stubear. Congrats on your new purchase.

She's a beauty. Let us know how she shaves.

I just got one a couple days ago, except in red. It not only looks beautiful but it shaves awesome as well. It seems like a pretty reasonably priced shaver for the level of quality.

What is the grind? I did not find info on that on the website.

I just got the Bismarck with the bone scales and really love it. What a showstopper the Bismarck is. I believe they are full hollow ground. Nice hefty feel and good overall control makes for a nice shave. They are supposed to be a 6/8ths razor but actually measure alot wider.

Dovo 6/8 bone handle

Nice! Like it! I just love the shape of the blade, its totally unlike anything else really.

I love my Bismarck too! Great razor, having come from learning on lighter pieces, it took a couple days to get used to the heavier weight.

You have got a great razor, Stubear!:rock:
I've got the same black Bismark and it's scary sharp. I underestimated it's abilities and the result was I nicked myself about the lips somewhat deep. Now I look like I was trying to widen my smile haha:D Bought it in new condition, originally sealed by Dovo, sharpened by Dovo etc... I think I had a great luck with this razor because it came really shave ready out of the box. I know that happens rarely with new razor. I couldnt believe but it was true, it was seriously sharp and it took my tough beard with great ease. Can't wait to shave with it again :)

Beautiful with any scales...:tu

I've got the same, one of my favourites- preety heavy, but that helps me to avoid nicks- you can't be in rush.

I've had my eye on the Bismark for a year now, but your pictures, Stubear, have my wallet trembling! That really is a thing of beauty - I like the spine work and the shoulderless design - looks real classy.

I offer you a hearty "You Suck" meant with the greenest of envy.:cry: :tu

Mark

Eyes on one for a year??? What are you waiting for, the price to go up?? Not only does it look good but it shaves with the best of 'em...and I've tried/owned a few. It also seems to sharpen up easily too...buy with confidence. Good shaving.

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Originally Posted by Milton Man

I've had my eye on the Bismark for a year now, but your pictures, Stubear, have my wallet trembling! That really is a thing of beauty - I like the spine work and the shoulderless design - looks real classy.

I offer you a hearty "You Suck" meant with the greenest of envy.:cry: :tu

Mark

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Haha! Thanks...! :D

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Originally Posted by msinc

Eyes on one for a year??? What are you waiting for, the price to go up?? Not only does it look good but it shaves with the best of 'em...and I've tried/owned a few. It also seems to sharpen up easily too...buy with confidence. Good shaving.

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+1! Yep, get one definately! You wont regret it..!

Just call me the enabler..! :roflmao

I just got the same black bismarck from Don and Lynn. I love Bismarcks. The black scales with the pearlex inlay just set it off, as does the gold work. As far as what to buy next, I'm looking at the Boker 7/8th's, The Celebrated. I found it for 239.00
Congrats to you, excellent choice....

Have fun, man.

I have the red model, shaves really nicely. I would personally say she's a bit over full hollow, as the Bismarck is a bit beefier than most of my other hollows, particuarly Dubl Ducks.

My one and only complaint (as some readers may remember from a while ago) is the finely notched spine; looks stunning but I found without tape it scratches the hell out of my latigo strop. I do remember other members saying that their Bismarcks did not do this, so I must have a "special" one. Hopefully yours provides many years of great service!

Congrats!

Nice Razor! I think my next buy will be a Bismark. I've had my eye on one for a while now.

I have the red one too... It's a great one, and the edge holds really well.

Here's mine:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...-red-6-8-1.jpg

Here's some additional Bismarck porn for those on the fence!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...A/bismark1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bismarck2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bismarck3.jpg

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Here's some additional Bismarck porn for those on the fence!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...A/bismark1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bismarck2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bismarck3.jpg

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Sweet watch, too! What is that?

I caved and bought one Sunday night from SRD. The price is the best I could find, but I spoke to Lynn a week earlier about honing, and he steered me away from his products, saying that to start honing, you can get it done with another product from another vendor. That's honest to a fault and I'll do business with them anytime.

That thing should be here Wednesday or Thursday... :y

These are truely some of the most beautiful razors out there.

Very nice Bismark You have there! I have seen a few different Bismark model razors on the Web and yours blows the others outta the water!!!