6/8'' 'Black Velvet' International Cutlery Company | Original Scales | Solingen, Germany

Available is a 6/8th" International Cutlery Co. Straight Razor with original butterscotch celluloid scales. Razor originates from Solingen, Germany, known for their steel and excellent straight razors. It is a full hollow blade that has been ground with a spike point tip, making it an accurate shaver, more-so than a round point. The bright beige celluloid handle or scale gives it a sleek classic look. This would make a good starter straight razor for someone getting into wet-shaving, or a nice option for a seasoned veteran. What are you waiting for? Get your hands on this beautiful straight razor and see what "a close shave" truly feels like!

This straight razor makes for a great razor because of its large size and comfortable shave provided. Razor has been restored, cleaned, and sanitized making it Shave Ready for your shaving pleasure. Ground with a hollow grind, this will plow down stubble with no trouble. Blade has a beautiful mirror finish, and has been highly buffed to perfection. Truly a masterpiece! 

Country of Manufacture: Germany
Grind: Full Hollow
Metal: Carbon Steel
Scales: Celluloid
Date: 1900's
Condition: Polished, Sharpened and Shave Ready
Grade: Excellent
Imperfections: minor scars from history
Included: Razor

Restoration: This razor has been meticulously restored. It was first polished to a near mirror finish, removing all active rust and as much metal as was safe for this grind. The scales were also polished to give a high luster. The blade then went through our True Honing process, utilizing stones such as a Naniwa Chosera 10k, Belgian Yellow Coticule and Shapton 30k to give this straight razor the perfect edge. It arrives to you stropped and shave ready.