Boker Straight Razor
Reissue of the most famous models in the long history of the Boker Straight Razor! Already featured in the 1906 product catalog of Boker USA, especially high-quality models were decorated with this traditional lettering. The newly designed models with handles made from fine woods also come with the popular 5/8 inch blades which are laboriously made from carbon and stainless steel and decorated. Incl. certificate of authenticity and historic packaging.
The scales made from handpicked olive wood give The Celebrated Olive its special accent and lively grain. This model is refined with the classic Boker tree symbol which is delicately inserted into the wooden handle. The blade back features additional artistic decoration in the form of fine ornaments.
Due to the use of natural materials, the different specimens partly deviate from each other.
Like any other razor sold by The Classic Edge Shaving Store this razor is professionally honed to "shave ready" by Phil, we do this because the standard factory edge is not sharp enough to shave with out of the box. This $35 Value is our way of showing you that we are willing to take our Customer Service to the next level. After all nothing is worse than buying a Straight Razor as a gift for a loved one and when they open the box realize that they now have to send it away to be sharpened before they can use it.
About Boker Manufaktur Solingen
Since the beginning of the Boker manufacturing plant in 1869, high quality straight razors were produced in Solingen, Germany. At that time, they were already focused on the usage of nothing less than the best in materials, and it was of the utmost importance to maintain the highest production standards available. With that background, the success came quickly, and this gave Boker straight razors an impeccable international reputation. After World War II, the manufacturing of straight razors gradually came to a stop. Today, an original Boker catalog from 1906 is the oldest document in our archives about the razor blade product line of that time. More than 100 years later, a new lineup is being manufactured in Solingen, reviving the old tradition. Through 170 individual production steps, the new and exclusive Boker straight razors are created. A guarantor for the highest quality is the successful "finger nail test". Only the edge of a perfectly ground blade can be visibly bent on your thumbnail and returns immediately to its original shape when released. Cheap blades are too thick to do this, and for that reason they are refered to as "axes" by the experts.
Note: When you receive the razor for the first time take it out of the box and remove the oil with a piece of tissue, the razor has already been stropped and it completely "Shave Ready", so go ahead and shave. You will get 2 - 3 shaves before needing to strop. Each time you have used your razor, rinse the blade with hot tap water. Carefully and thoroughly dry the blade and in between the scales with a piece of tissue paper before you close it. If you intend to leave your razor unused for several days, oil the blade using a mineral oil to protect the surface from moisture and humidity. To maintain a sharp cutting edge, strop regularly prior to shaving.
5/8 Carbon Steel Blade Full Hollow Ground
Made in Solingen, Germany by Böker
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