In a 1930s barber shop, this razor glided over the skin with the silent precision of Solingen's great blades. This is exactly what you hold in your hands with this Zepp straight razor, manufactured in Wald-Solingen, at the heart of the world's most renowned knife-making region.
The Blade
The blade bears the inscriptions:
"ZEPP" engraved on the flat side
"Wald-Solingen – Made in Germany" on the tang
"First Class Steel – Extra Hollow Ground" on the original box
The "Extra Hollow Ground" designation refers to a particularly fine hollow grind, which makes the blade more flexible, lighter, and more precise for shaving. This type of geometry was favored by professional barbers for its smooth cutting action.
The Handle and Box
The ivory-colored handle (celluloid or bone), smooth and elegant, is characteristic of men's grooming kits from the early 20th century. The original sliding box, made of embossed black cardboard with gilded inscriptions, has become rare as it was often lost over time, making this set particularly interesting for collectors.
Brand: Zepp, Wald-Solingen, Made in Germany
Blade: First Class steel, Extra Hollow Ground
Handle: Ivory color (celluloid or bone)
Original sliding box: Embossed black cardboard, gilded inscriptions
Dating: Interwar period, circa Condition: As per photos, consistent antique patina
Ideal for: Antique razor collection, traditional shaving, barber shop decoration
Additional details:
- Brand: Zepp
- Material: Acier
- Material: Céluloïde
- Material: Os
- Material: Carton
- Colour: Ivoire
- Period: