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Looking for more info on Razor-blade maker: Reinhard Geldmacher, Solingen, Behringstrasse 9 in 1939.

I have an old strait razor that I picked up in a German flea market in June 2004. the tang of the blade is stamped with "Reinhard Geldmacher, Solingen" The handle has a brass inlay that reads "REGELOSO" and it came in an original leather bound box with a design embossed into it. I wish to know more about the razor and its maker, as all that I could find was in the discussion title. I will post pictures of the razor soon. Any help would be much appreciated.

Tags: 1939, Behringstrasse, Geldmacher, REGELDSO, Razor, Reinhard, Solingen, Strait

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on July 28, 2012 at 22:56

Pictures will help Johnathan, especially of the tang stamp and any shield or other marking. I checked one book but found nothing so needs more research or possibly more books! LOL Lets see what we can find.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on July 29, 2012 at 0:57

... not much info out there ..

http://www.archivingindustry.com/cutlers&toolmakers/razormakers...

.. simply states ..

Reinhard Geldmacher, Solingen, Behringstrasse 9 in 1939. Open-blade razor maker.

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Permalink Reply by Johnathan Flores on July 30, 2012 at 9:41

Here are some pics of the razor. Hopefully these help.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on August 1, 2012 at 12:04

Having trouble identifying the word Regeloso assuming German I can't find a definition. Although, the word Regel alone means Rule.

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Permalink Reply by Johnathan Flores on August 1, 2012 at 19:21

That was one of the things confusing me as well. I have found another razor with the same emblem on the handle at the following Polish links http://archiwumallegro.pl/stara_brzytwa_regeloso_bohler_stahl_dobry.... http://archiwumallegro.pl/search/16885925-regeloso.html

It is more along the lines of Spanish for religious. At least these online site similar to ebay has other razors of the same brand. There do not seem to be very many around, but all were older razors.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on August 1, 2012 at 21:40

Yes that is interesting Johnathon, I would never have guessed Polish or a Spanish usage but somehow that connects them to Solingen. All appear to be razors from the 1950's if my translation is correct.

Johnathan Flores said:

That was one of the things confusing me as well. I have found another razor with the same emblem on the handle at the following Polish links http://archiwumallegro.pl/stara_brzytwa_regeloso_bohler_stahl_dobry.... http://archiwumallegro.pl/search/16885925-regeloso.html

It is more along the lines of Spanish for religious. At least these online site similar to ebay has other razors of the same brand. There do not seem to be very many around, but all were older razors.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on August 1, 2012 at 23:36

I think that's a "D", gentleman.

http://straightrazorplace.com/razors/43510-geldmacher-8-8-a.html

"I have a 6/8 REGELDSO (REgistered GELDmacher SOlingen), and it is a marvel to behold - wonderful edge, wonderful shave."

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on August 2, 2012 at 0:46

Can't vouch for the validity of this ... but ... interesting .

REINHARD GELDMACHER "REGELDSO" 1939 SOLINGEN GERMAN STEEL Geldmacher made razors in Solingen only in the year 1939. Most of them were probably bought by German Officers who would soon find themselves on the Eastern Front, because a great many of them ended up in Russia, where most of them are still found today. The name "Regeldso" derives from REgistered GELDmacher SOlingen", obviously aimed for sale in the West but that was terminated when the firm was taken over by Hitler's War Machine. Remember, it was in September 1939 that the Nazis launched their Blitzkrieg into Poland, to the amazement and fear of the Western Allies. They are said to work especially well on heavy beards and are described as an "awesome shave".

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on August 2, 2012 at 10:50

Thats a Good find Dale. I am glad you clarified that D, I never would have made that out! Now it makes more sense as a combination of words. What a great history too if that other post you have is true. certainly explain a lot about his early work.

D ale said:

I think that's a "D", gentleman.

http://straightrazorplace.com/razors/43510-geldmacher-8-8-a.html

"I have a 6/8 REGELDSO (REgistered GELDmacher SOlingen), and it is a marvel to behold - wonderful edge, wonderful shave."

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Permalink Reply by Johnathan Flores on August 2, 2012 at 15:38

Thank you very much Dale. It makes much more sense now. It is one of the lighter straight razors that I own and still shaves pretty well. It was a worthy investment prior to leaving Germany several years ago.

D ale said:

Can't vouch for the validity of this ... but ... interesting .

REINHARD GELDMACHER "REGELDSO" 1939 SOLINGEN GERMAN STEEL Geldmacher made razors in Solingen only in the year 1939. Most of them were probably bought by German Officers who would soon find themselves on the Eastern Front, because a great many of them ended up in Russia, where most of them are still found today. The name "Regeldso" derives from REgistered GELDmacher SOlingen", obviously aimed for sale in the West but that was terminated when the firm was taken over by Hitler's War Machine. Remember, it was in September 1939 that the Nazis launched their Blitzkrieg into Poland, to the amazement and fear of the Western Allies. They are said to work especially well on heavy beards and are described as an "awesome shave".