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!
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04-10-2011, 01:17 PM #1
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A really nice German razor
Last edited by moshulu; 04-10-2011 at 01:57 PM.
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04-10-2011, 01:22 PM #2
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That thing is gorgeous!
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04-10-2011, 01:42 PM #3
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Seems like East-German made.
Shave it, shave it, shave it ....like once Fad Gadget said...
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04-10-2011, 01:46 PM #4
I was used to seeing it change
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Nice looking razor.
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04-10-2011, 01:52 PM #5
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Unlikely. The commie system rarely produced anything meant to pamper or please. Plus Solingen was in West Germany.
Originally Posted by Habemeajaja
Seems like East-German made.- moshulu
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04-10-2011, 02:04 PM #6
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Sry my bad knowledge of geography:P Originally Posted by moshulu
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04-10-2011, 02:27 PM #7
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Wow!
Beautiful razor & looks well made, i'm almost afraid to ask what you paid.......Congratulations on such a nice find!
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04-10-2011, 02:28 PM #8
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awesome
be nice and clean, shave everyday and you'll always look keen..
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04-10-2011, 02:35 PM #9
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I love the design and complete set is a bonus. Nice score, moshulu.
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04-10-2011, 03:25 PM #10
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That is a really nice find. As mentioned earlier, even nicer since you have the whole set.
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04-10-2011, 03:28 PM #11
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You have a very handsome razor set, congrats.
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04-10-2011, 04:46 PM #12
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That is one sharp razor.
I have never seen one.
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04-10-2011, 05:23 PM #13
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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.
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04-10-2011, 05:31 PM #14
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I love that razor! Nice score!
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04-10-2011, 05:32 PM #15
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I don't think that case in original, but on what you paid (what did you pay?) it should be worth it anyways.
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04-10-2011, 06:03 PM #16
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Nice score!
It would be nice if you or the B&B could find out the history of that razor and brand.David
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04-10-2011, 06:08 PM #17
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Absolutely Beautiful Razor, I have seen at least one other on the german e-bay site, and was always curios.
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04-10-2011, 06:10 PM #18
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Quite a beautiful razor Stefan. Did you find it in France or Germany? How much does i weigh?
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Very nice!
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04-10-2011, 07:14 PM #20
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I like it , nice score .
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