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History:           H. Boker was founded by Mr. Heinrich Boker in 1869. At the time Solingen, Germany was gaining a reputation for its high quality steel. In addi … read more

The number one inquiry we receive from customers and vintage shaving enthusiasts relate to dating Gillette Safety Razors. Many e-mails share a similar story, a razor is discovered and is the last r … read more

History: Merkur was founded in 1896 by Emil Hermes who wished to become a safety razor manufacturer. His preferred company name (Hermes) was already taken, so he got clever and used … read more

Some of the best information on shaving history and collecting can be found in books, however many went out of print years ago. We've worked to get them available once again and hope you enjoy thei … read more

History: Dreadnought was a battleship built for the Royal Navy that revolutionized naval power. Her entry into service in 1906 represented such an advance in naval te … read more