This example is in very good condition with a clean, highly polished blade, well-preserved original gold blade etching, original ivory-colored No. 44 scales, and matching Forty Four box.
Razor Specifics
- Age Range: Approx. mid-20th century, likely 1940s–1960s
- Brand/Distributor: Hess Hair Milk Laboratories, USA
- Model: Forty Four / No. 44 Special
- Country of Manufacture: Germany
- Blade Material: Stainless Steel
- Width: 5/8\"
- Grind: Full Hollow
- Tip: Round point
- Finish: High-polish blade with original gold and black No. 44 blade etching
- Scales Material: Ivory-colored synthetic/celluloid-type scales
- Scales Detail: Original inset No. 44 medallion
- Condition: Very good to excellent vintage condition. Blade is clean and highly polished with only minor signs of age/use. Original blade etching remains very well preserved. Scales appear clean and intact.
- Case: Original black Forty Four Razor box with gold lettering, marked “Made in Germany”
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