A great birthday present that I'm only now really having time to admire. Here's a great looking Walbusch adjustable slant razor -- presented in it's Bakelite case and in a presentation box labeled "Horbachstahl." Not sure what that name refers to, but the Walbusch is obvious and is truly one of the more impressive designs and shavers ever made. Only a few seem to have made it into the market and the collectors all seem to hoard them. I know I will.
Seems to be unused and the usual chrome plating on the handle has a white coating on it (hard to get it to show up in my photos) -- perhaps a protective coating -- or else something unique to provide a look unseen in most other razors. Sadly it's missing the razor blade cases and the presentation case is not the one I had hoped for. But I'm still happy to have acquired this set and hope to shave with it during the holiday season. I want to see if it really lives up to its legendary reputation.
Enjoy these images, and let me know if you know what Horbachstahl refers to.
The adjustment numbers have a vertical line between them for finer settings.
The head is chrome plated. The handle looks to have some white coating on it -- which is why it looks more dull.
No doubt a Walbusch from Solingen.
And thanks to my German friend who pointed out the availability of this beautiful example of German design and engineering, so I could add it to my collection.
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Walbusch Adjustable Slant DE razor
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