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Quintessential shaving ...
Shaving knives
The traditional shaving knives from Solingen (Germany) are manufactured so as to meet
the highest quality requirements. In a process used for generations, the shaving knife
passes through around 70 working steps to make it "really handmade".
In the fifties the traditional razor market decreased. The razor blade, razors with replaceable blades
and the electrical shaver replaced the conventional razors.
It´s notable that around 1950 in Solingen there were circa 600-700 razor manufacturers in the market.
The razors were mostly produced by homeworkers for the manufacturer. Somehow it sounds familiar
to watchmaking in Switzerland, in the past 
Today there are about 5-6 manufacturers remaining in Solingen yet.
Let me show you some examples (current production) from two manufacturers - Wacker and Aust.
Both are more or less "one man shows". The first one has more than 50 years of experience and
is supported by his wife. His razors are well-known by collectors from all over the world - especially
his work from the past is a collectors dream for some.
The second one is Aust and much younger than the former one. He took over the business
of his father in law, but with lots of passion. For daily usage his razors are probably the better choice
and for me his simple style is more appealing.
Even when there is a lot of work made by experienced hands only, the engraving in the picture above is made by a CNC machine.
Quite common today, unfortunately.
What else do we need for quintessential shaving?
Shaving brush
I don´t want to go in detail on that topic, but would like to introduce some pieces from Simpsons (UK).
Alexander Simpson started shaving brushes in the East of London in 1919. In 2008 the company
has been purchased but continues the tradition of making some of the world´s finest brushes entirely
by hand, using the same techniques which have not changed since the firm was founded.
Some examples:
Of course also a shaving soap or cream is needed and some tools for maintenance. But I am not
an expert and not even an user - so far Therefore I will stop for now and would like to ask
if we have some experts on this topic - quintessential shaving.
Who is experienced with that kind of shaving and would like to share?
The pieces shown above are pieces bought by me and a friend, as presents for business partners from abroad
and I tried to do some research before purchasing.
Looking forward to your experiences, knowledge and thoughts!
Oliver
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