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Thread: Can anyone tell me about this razor?

  1. 10-04-2015, 01:50 PM #1
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    Default Can anyone tell me about this razor?

    I've just purchased this on eBay in Singapore, where I live, and it cost me approximately US$30. Has my first purchase of a used razor been a smart one?
    I figured that if it was a bum steer I can use it to practice my stropping and honing, if it's a good bye I'll send it off to get reconditioned.
    Friedr.Herder Abr. Sohn Soligen
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    Friedr. Herder Abr. Sohn. Solingen. Brand names: 'Constant' (1927), 'Contador' (1906), 'Don Carlos' (1932), 'F. Herder' (1911/12), 'Herder' (1895), 'Herderstahl' (1921), 'La Perla' (1899), 'Pikasklinge', 'Pick-Ass' (1918), 'Pique-Ass' (1918), 'Schüppen-Ass' (1918).
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    From the one photo of not great quality all I can say is that it appears to be in good condition, at least on the side that can be seen. It is a Solingen made razor which is an area known for producing quality blades. I have one Herder and it is a fine shaver so I'd expect yours to be also. I would think it is good enough to warrant having it cleaned up and honed by a pro. I don't think it is a practice razor to be hacked up. For those reasons I think your first purchase of a SR has been a smart one.

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    If you mean to send it out for honing, just make sure that it is to someone who shaves with a straight and not some random knife sharpener. They need to use hones, not power tools.
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    Very nice for the price. Herders are good, get it honed and use it!
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    Congratulations, Herder's are high quality razors!
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