A really nice German razor

[moshulu]

I just picked up one of the most attractive razors that I have ever seen: a Karl Engels, made in Solingen. The design says Art Deco, but I know nothing about when it was made. 30s? 40s? - no idea. The head design is intriguing, neither open comb nor solid bar. The width is the same as a conventional razor. It came in a nice case, and was probably unused until I tried it out with a Feather, plus my finest brush and soap. Great heft and grip. An easy, excellent shave!


http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/moshulu/Karl%20Engels/DSC02231.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/moshulu/Karl%20Engels/DSC02236.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/moshulu/Karl%20Engels/DSC02234.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/moshulu/Karl%20Engels/DSC02233.jpg

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[SO758]

That thing is gorgeous!

[Habemeajaja]

Seems like East-German made. :blushing:

[Sledgehammer39]

Nice looking razor. :thumbup:

[moshulu]

Seems like East-German made. :blushing:

Unlikely. The commie system rarely produced anything meant to pamper or please. Plus Solingen was in West Germany.

[Habemeajaja]

Unlikely. The commie system rarely produced anything meant to pamper or please. Plus Solingen was in West Germany.

Sry my bad knowledge of geography:P

[Ricky]

Beautiful razor & looks well made, i'm almost afraid to ask what you paid.......Congratulations on such a nice find!

[Ozgun]

awesome

[Bestarrkin]

I love the design and complete set is a bonus. Nice score, moshulu.:thumbup1:

[dannymayo]

That is a really nice find. As mentioned earlier, even nicer since you have the whole set.:thumbup:

[drews50]

You have a very handsome razor set, congrats.

[BigFoot]

That is one sharp razor. :thumbup: I have never seen one.

[evandood]

It looks of the Bauhaus era. That would place it from 1919 to 1933. Of course it could be a later homage to the design, but I would start looking in that era.

[shrubble]

I love that razor! Nice score!

[brando090]

I don't think that case in original, but on what you paid (what did you pay?) it should be worth it anyways.

[David in Boston]

Nice score!:thumbup1:

It would be nice if you or the B&B could find out the history of that razor and brand.

[JD.E.]

Absolutely Beautiful Razor, I have seen at least one other on the german e-bay site, and was always curios.

Thanks for fueling the fire:thumbup:

~JD

[Jake]

Quite a beautiful razor Stefan. Did you find it in France or Germany? How much does i weigh?

[Mike'sWorld]

Very nice!

[igloo]

I like it , nice score .

[highball]

Nice looking razor. It has similarity's to this mystery razor I have, mine has no markings on it

[moshulu]

The Karl Engels weighs in at 61gr.

I'm beginning to think that it is of more recent vintage. The head seems to be stainless steel, and the custom case is covered in rather fresh-looking plastic. The case is definitely custom, by the way - the cutouts fit perfectly, and there are those original stickers.

Poking around on the web, I found a reference to the company, supposedly established in 1939, on the eve of the war. They made straights as well as safety razors. Another trademark of theirs: Emir.

Mike (highball): thanks for posting those stunning pictures. That's a museum-quality period piece. I wouldn't be surprised to see it on display at the MAK or the MoMA.

Added the next day: the handle is silver-plated. And here is what the head looks like underneath.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/moshulu/DSC02238.jpg

[Rockabillyhelge]

Hi,
these Variants of the EMIR Razors with the Hexagonal Handles had been produced from the mid 30s until the early 50s. The Handle Design is very typical for German Razors in the Time between 1930 and the early 50s. The Head of the Razor was used till the mid 60s. There had been four Main Variations of the Razor head, the Bar Guard Version as shown on page one of this threat, a completly open Comb Version and two hybrid Versions with open Comb and closed Comb / Bar Guard on one Head. The EMR Razors are rare to find, even in Germany they are rare and it took me at least one year to find one in MINT.
Its a very good Razor and a must have :)

[Rockabillyhelge]

Here are some pictures of my Close Comb / Open Comb Hybrid Version

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[johnnyxxl]

Nice razor

[nemo]

Here are some pictures of my Close Comb / Open Comb Hybrid Version






Very nice -- Danke!

[alex2363]

Karl engles Soligen Germany razor maker from 1930's. He made different razors like for ladies cosmetic razors and for men too.

263753Traveler

263754Ladies cosmetic sets 1930's
263755Corn remover razor made in 1950's

263753another travel set

263756Emirl Spezial Travel set

[Paisley E]

Gorgeous razor!