This Solingen 5/8 razor that we have is based on a very deep-rooted history. The brand was founded in 1834 by a former scissors maker. The Company was producing penknives and multi-piece pocket knives at first then continued to produce knives, various kinds of cutlery and straight razors. The company plays an important role in the production of cutlery good in Solingen and to celebrate the 100th year of the foundation of the company the road that leads to the factory building was named as the "Robert Klaas road". The company, which still produces high quality cutting tools today is one of the prides of Solingen with its history of about two centuries.
This Robert Klaas Straight Razor is full hollow, in a very good and in close to unused condition. We combined this straight razor, which is estimated to be 30-40 years old with special cut polished Wenge scales, a precious wood comes from Africa.
Straight Razor Care Instructions
Unlike any other shaving tools, straight razors require special care. The cutting edge must be protected from impacts and contact with any hard surface. After each shave you must clean and dry your straight razor with a soft paper towel without touching the very edge and strop it to keep it sharp. You can strop on the canvas side of your strop to clean the cutting edge after each shave. Please do not try to sharpen your straight razor by yourself if you don’t have adequate honing experience, otherwise you can cause irreparable damage. You may consult our straight razor honing service. If you won’t be using your straight razor for a long time, it’s best to cover it with a thin coat of oil to keep it rust free. This is especially important for straight razors with carbon steels, as carbon steel is very prone to rust in humid conditions. Keep your straight razor in a dry place and out of children’s reach.
CAUTION: Straight razors are serious tools for experienced users who know their faces, skins, whisker types and how to lather well. They can cause serious accidents and injuries in the hands of people without enough experience. If you’re enthusiastic about traditional wet shaving but don’t have the experience needed for using a straight razor, then we recommend checking out our double edge safety razors first.