Thread: Brummel-Werk_New York

Hi everyone. I am new to the forum and my name is Phil.

I have a question about an heirloom razor I just received and thought I'd "put it out there" to see if I can get help with some history on it, of the company - or if anyone knows what it is or anything about the background of this company Brummel-Werk in New York.

I will try and get a picture taken and posted as soon as possible because I know a picture is worth a thousand words (as the old saying goes). Till then I will describe it as best I can.

Description:
*Overall length (blade and handle) is just under 9 inches.
*It appears to have horn scales on it - with a black and white, layered pattern in them that makes it appear ZEBRA-like.
*Two pin handle.
*The overall length of the blade is 5 1/2" including it's "monkey tail".
*It's a 4/8th's inch blade made of what looks to be carbon steel.
I can see tiny hammer marks (very small dots) in the steel on the tang. Or at least that's what they appear to be.
*It appears to be a 1/4 hollow ground blade - as it's pretty thick all the way to the edge from the spine. It's got a pronounced "V" look to it when profile is exposed.
*On one side of the tang is stamped "Brummel-Werk", and underneath it it says: "NEW YORK",
*On the other side of the tang it's got what looks like a coat of arms symbol and below it a name "Beau Brummel" stamped on it - and directly below that is a circular stamp with the imprint: "WEDGE".

That's the best I can do at this time. As I said I will try and post a PIC as soon as I can.

Any help in identifying it or it's maker will be greatly appreciated and add to is nostalgia and sentimentality.

Thanks again.......

~Phil L.

This one http://straightrazorpalace.com/buy-s...ales-55-a.html? Beau Brummel was a trademark of Bresduck Inc.

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

This one http://straightrazorpalace.com/buy-s...ales-55-a.html? Beau Brummel was a trademark of Bresduck Inc.

BINGO!!! Yer da man! Mine is in a bit worse condition though. The scales could be polished out and so can the blade. It's got "stains" in the steel from something.

But that IS my grandfathers razor-"twin" you posted. Same one exactly!

~Phil L.

Here's a few pic's of one side of the razor I now own. I will try and take pic's of the others as well. But I will post them in another separate thread in the near future.

Ciao......~Phil


BAD HONE LINE - look close! ^^^^

Hammer marks ^^^^

Bad PIC but you can see blade is badly worn

I've got one just like this one, just butter-knifed more. Not sure if I'm going to scale it or just use it as a shop knife. May use it for hollow grinding practice. I've heard that they are good razors...

Shooter,

Thanks for the feedback. I really liked the one I recently saw that was restored. I think mine is salvageable and I can bring it back to a decent appearance and sharpness - just like the other one I mentioned.

I REALLY want to use it due to it being "gramps" razor and all. But, if I shouldn't due to it's years of blade wear, so be it. I will then "shelf it" and put her on display.

At least I'll have a new scar from it to "remember it" every time I look at myself in the mirror.

Live-n-learn!

~Phil

PS........I agree /w/ you on that 2nd amendment statement.

I say to "anti's"; "Come TRY & take mine and see what happens next....!!"

Originally Posted by shooter74743

I've got one just like this one, just butter-knifed more. Not sure if I'm going to scale it or just use it as a shop knife. May use it for hollow grinding practice. I've heard that they are good razors...

I have heard that these are great shaving razors. Considering the family ties, I'd clean it up, have it honed and use it. For wear like that, it's shaved your grandfathers face many times. That first shave with it should be memorable.

Originally Posted by shooter74743

I have heard that these are great shaving razors. Considering the family ties, I'd clean it up, have it honed and use it. For wear like that, it's shaved your grandfathers face many times. That first shave with it should be memorable.

Too late, shooter! Already tried using the damaged blade and ended up with a one inch slice in my right cheek due to that damage (and a lack of expertise using one). I will remember Grandfathers razor for different reasons now.

I must say though that if I was able to pick up two razors and use them prior to injuring myself with Grandpa's, I attribute my "error" to blade damage. It didn't shave like my DOVO or SHUMATE does. Plus the blade on this Brummel-Werk is "WEDGE" where the other two are "Hollow Ground" and THAT made another difference in the "feel" of the razor - which ultimately caused my error. Totally different shave (imo).

Oh well.....I just have to laugh about it now and have my heirloom repaired so I can use it daily. After all this I want to be able to use it daily - FOR SURE, NOW!

Kindest regards.....

~Phil

When you get six months under your belt and go with grandpa's razor one more time, you will wonder...how the heck did I cut myself? After a while shaving, it will not matter what razor you use, you will get a good shave without the nicks & cuts. Many, including myself, have a variety in our rotation: wedges to full hollows, 4/8-8/8, and so on. Face prep and knowing your face is the key. Shave on and don't give up on ole granddads razor just yet...

Originally Posted by shooter74743

When you get six months under your belt and go with grandpa's razor one more time, you will wonder...how the heck did I cut myself? After a while shaving, it will not matter what razor you use, you will get a good shave without the nicks & cuts. Many, including myself, have a variety in our rotation: wedges to full hollows, 4/8-8/8, and so on. Face prep and knowing your face is the key. Shave on and don't give up on ole granddads razor just yet...

Thanks, shooter74743! That's what the problem was I suppose - a "death grip".

White knuckles when shaving is a "no-no" if I read you correctly. Eh?
"My bad" - as my kids tend to say.