(Your take) What is the most beautiful razor ever made?

[Luecke3262]

What is the most beautiful Razor(straights or safety) in your opinion?

This is of course a YMMV(your mileage may vary) subject, but I thought it would be fun to see what everyone's take is on this subject!

And..... GO!

 

[Longhaultanker]

My only knowledge is that within my own experience. I know that sounds redundant, but you don’t know what you don’t know. That said, back in the fall I purchased the Boker Count Engelbert II. Very beautiful.



From a vintage point of view, my hearts desire is a Wade and Butcher 9/8 FBU wedge in mint condition with all markings, well, mint-like. (No picture ‘cause I ain’t got one).

 

[EMG06]

I’m partial to the 3rd generation British Gillette Aristocrat as a beautiful vintage safety razor. (Picture credit to Mr. Razor)

 

[Luecke3262]

The Heljestrand MK 31 in gilded scales is absolutely gorgeous! Wish I owned one… SOME DAY!

 

[woodpusher]

Look at the styling on this one. Especially usefull when getting at those pesky hairs inside your ears.



As a bonus feature, it also works on Parmesan cheese!

 

[Spider]

The Darwin Deluxe!

 

[Conservator]

For me, it's the UK Aristocrat. It looks like a classic.

 

[HMan]

Yep!

 

[August West]

1973

 

[Luecke3262]

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1973

I have this one, love it!

 

[HMan]

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1973

I should have known that was an @August West razor

 

[The Monkey]

Love my crats!

 

[August West]

Love my crats!

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Meow!

 

[Luecke3262]

Love my crats!

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[novicewetshaver]

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The Heljestrand MK 31 in gilded scales is absolutely gorge

do you know if they have diferent gilded scale patterns? love the look of that razor!

 

[Luecke3262]

do you know if they have diferent gilded scale patterns? love the look of that razor!

So far as I know, there is only one Heljestrand Gilded scale pattern and they are ULTRA rare. There are only a few examples out there and I believe they are all in private collections.

 

[Scuttlesoap]

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1973

 

[August West]

I should have known that was an @August West razor

Free with a bowl of soup.

 

[August West]

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I am a slave to novelty.

 

[Scuttlesoap]