11/16'' Gottleib Hammesfahr Near Wedge | Solingen, Germany

Available is a 11/16" Gottlieb Hammesfahr Straight Razor w/ original bone scales. This razor was crafted by the experts in England and ground in Solingen, Germany around the turn or the century. The classic English shape of the straight razor with lead washer lead us to believe the steel is English, and this razor was ground beautifully in Germany just before they became a steel power known all over the world.

This blade shows off a gorgeous Spanish tip that is unique and effective for the smoothest shaves. The heft of the near wedge is perfect for someone with coarse hair, or a season straight razor user. This cutlery company was one of such distinction that it was not shut down during WWII, but harnessed by the Third Reich to make Nazi decorative daggers. Talk about a Shave Den statement razor!

Origin: Solingen, Germany

Grind: near wedge
Metal: Carbon Steel
Scales: original Bone
Date: 1890's-1900's
Condition: Polished, Sharpened and Shave Ready

Grade: Excellent
Imperfections: age stains/pitting
Included: Razor

Restoration: 

This razor underwent our complete Straight Razor Restoration Service. It was first polished, removing all active rust to reveal new metal and a mirror shine. Next, the scales were either restored or handcrafted depending on the razor’s needs. Custom scales are handcrafted specifically for this razor and expertly fashioned with new pins providing support, style, and control. If left original, the scales were cleaned thoroughly removing any risks of corrosion or scale rot, and buffed to bring out the material’s luster and brilliance.

To make the straight razor Shave Ready it then completes our True Honing Process, utilizing stones in a progression designed specifically for that razor’s material, grind, and needs. Bevels are set using a Chosera 400 sharpening stone, then the Chosera 1000 is assigned to precisely define the bevel. The Chosera 3000 is then used to sweep the bevel clean and acts as a transition into the finishing stones.

We begin the honing with the Arashiyama 6000 stone. After an extended time with this sharpening stone shaving is completely possible. However, we utilize the Naniwa 12000 to bring the razor even closer to perfection. Our final stone, Suehiro 20000, leaves an exceptionally smooth edge providing you with a Shave Ready razor that will glide through your beard effortlessly.Once the honing is finished the razor is then stropped with one of our handcrafted Latigo 3’’ Strops and a light coating of food + face safe mineral oil is applied making this Straight razor preserved to museum quality standards and 100% Shave Ready!