Thread: Bismarck Razor Works

Hello all,

I recently became the proud owner of a Dovo "Bismarck" in red scales.
I was fascinated by the quality of the razor - as well as the shave it gave me. But, I knew absolutely NOTHING about razors though when I purchased it. It was just "perdy" and ima newbie - so that should tell you a lot! I totally got it because it was nice looking. I was pleasantly surprised upon receipt - and when I tried it for the first time.

All that said, one day I was surfing "an auction site" (who shall remain unidentified) and happened upon a razor that looked to be the forerunner of the one I held in my hand. A bit different in blade design though. Could that be, there was another "Bismarck" out there...., I asked myself? Hmmmm. A Bismarck razor that came to life BEFORE Dovo got their hands on it? Interesting.

"Yes was the answer!
That began my quest to find out more about "the original". So, where does one go to find out things but the NET & I went surfing the search engine/s and found very little on them. I discovered, though, that Dovo purchased the "trademark" from Bismarck Razor Works when they closed their doors. Guess where I found that info?

Another place I found a tidbit of info - and a picture was here.

There's not much on the original company AT ALL. Anyone know more about them? Please edify me if you would, and provide links, pictures, anything. I'd really appreciate it.

As soon as I have some new pictures to post of mine I will post my Dovo and it's Daddy/father, the real deal from Germany's trademarked company, BISMARCK Razor Works!

~Phil