Thread: Gebr.Emde Solhmen-Weyer Germany

Not sure how I acquired this. It has GEBR.EMDE SOLHMEN-WEYER GERMANY on back side "HIGH CLASS" in gold on blade and 150 KIEBITZ GARANTIE,as seen in picture. SUNDAY on top of edge.
Wondering how old and how much it is worth.

That is a pretty neat razor, like the scales. The first answer you are likely to get goes something like this; Well the value is really subjective and it is likely worth more as a functioning razor. The real value is in learning to use it well and appreciating it for its intended purpose and the joy of shaving with a straight may not have a price tag on it.

Just being flip, But, the answer is not entirely to far from what you will find here. I came in looking for info on the razor that was my Grand dad's and decided to learn to use it after reading an answer not to far removed from what I posted above. It really is a skill I would recommend you learn before you part with your blade. I now shave with it and have made one of my own.

Otherwise I would be happy to give you $25 for it. (do not know if that is that is a real low number or not) It seems that the big values go to big names and customs. Big to me means $250 to about $2000. If you are not going to sell it put it in with your knife collection and enjoy its beauty. (it will wear on you and you will want to learn to use it) Of course that is if you do already shave with a straight.

How did I do?

Good luck
Jeff

My barber, Frank, gave me another "souvenir" today. He's from Italy, in his 70's-came to US in the 1950's. He called this razor his work horse. This is the razor he used to shave my neck when I was 8 and up. I felt bad taking it, but he says he's thrilled it will actually get used. What a treasure. It shaves very smooth. That rubber grip is a nice touch. He'll be coming to the Expo in Chicago on November 11th. No time to take better pics.

Wow how sweet is that a free razor with history involving yourself treasure it my friend!!!!

Originally Posted by Martin103

Wow how sweet is that a free razor with history involving yourself treasure it my friend!!!!

I certainly will treasure this along with other items he's given me. Last year he gave me a Henckels Friodur, a Belgian Coticule, and a very old leather strop. The best things he gives me are his stories and tips. Here's a pic of him shaving his grandfather in Italy in the early 1950's, and another of him standing in the shop with a friend about the same time-just before he moved to the US-he's the one on the left.

Thats is truly wonderful, and the old pics are nice!! enjoy!! and thanks for sharing with us!!!

Originally Posted by jfpasternak

Not sure how I acquired this. It has GEBR.EMDE SOLHMEN-WEYER GERMANY on back side "HIGH CLASS" in gold on blade and 150 KIEBITZ GARANTIE,as seen in picture. SUNDAY on top of edge.
Wondering how old and how much it is worth.

Heading to ebay to sell this razor to find out what it is worth!

Heading to ebay to sell this razor to find out what it is worth!

Looks like a nice razor, but a bit honed down. Looks to me like it used to be a round-point at one time, and is almost honed down to the stabilizer on the heel side.

The value is directly affected by these things, and as a result, you'd probably be better off sending it to a pro to hone it and learn to shave with it.