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BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN
BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN
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BOKER BICYCLE RACE
BOKER BARBER'S CHOICE
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1 BOKER BICYCLE RACE
SQUARE POINT
EXTRA HOLLOW
2 BOKER BARBER'S CHOICE
SPANISH POINT
EXTRA HOLLOW
S O U N D
S O U N D
1 BOKER BICYCLE RACE
Even before the Tour de France could
establish itself as the most important
cycling race in the world, the former
heroes tortured themselves on two
wheels over rough cobblestones,
dusty gravel roads and sometimes
short and torturous climbs. Steel
frame, cotton jersey, casquette, only
one gear but a heroic moustache were
the usual equipment for the relentless
250 km of the classic one-day races.
This nostalgic magic gave rise to the
five monuments of cycling that still
thrill countless cycling fans today.
The first of these traditional one-day
classics originated in Belgium and
France before 1900 and brought fame
and honor to the winners.
Boker brings back a piece of history
and presents the Boker Bicycle Race as
a new edition of the razor of the same
name that appeared around 1900. The
blade of this special model, which
is limited to 300 pieces worldwide,
shows a classic bicycle race in a
picturesque landscape reminiscent
of historical models. The elaborately
restored motif, laser-cut in several
layers, fills almost the entire blade,
while the historic H. Boker & Co. logo
adorns the blade's edge.
The 5/8" wide blade made of resistant
carbon steel is provided with a square
head and stands for the versatility,
robustness and straightness of those
classic bicycles that had to be prepared
for all terrains with specific equipment
- so the Boker Bicycle Race is in no
way inferior in terms of shaving. The
classy satin finish and the single-edged
jimpings round off the heroic profile of
the razor. The crowned handle made
of black synthetic has been refined
with two nickel silver studs. Supplied
with a certificate of authenticity and
historical packaging. Handmade in the
Boker Knife Manufactory in Solingen.
ITEM NO. 140223 $ 266.95
2 BOKER BARBER'S CHOICE
The re-release of the historic Boker
Barber's Choice has been a matter
of the heart for us. In the pre-war
era, the classic straight razor was
considered the first choice for barbers
who wanted to use a razor for all
occasions, thus providing the best
possible flexibility for shaving.
Consequently, the razor uses a 5/8"
wide blade with a Spanish head so
that even impressive contours can
be shaved out. The Barber's Choice
lettering adorns the front of the blade
according to a historical model and is
rounded off by the classic H. Boker &
Co. logo on the blade's edge.
Only on the basis of a historical
original razor was it possible to carry
out an elaborate restoration of the
lettering, which then found its final
and detailed implementation in a
multi-layer laser process.
The satin-finished blade is made
of resistant carbon steel and
is characterized by high edge
retention. The black handle is made
of indestructible synthetic, and is
therefore very easy to clean, not only
for barbers. The two nickel silver studs
decorate the handle in a harmonious
way. Limited to 300 pieces worldwide,
the Boker Barber's Choice is supplied
with a certificate of authenticity and
historical packaging. Handmade in the
Boker Knife Manufactory in Solingen.
ITEM NO. 140222 $ 259.95