Vintage Rolls Razor Imperial No. 2 1930’s

The “Gold Standard” of Vintage English Shaving Up for auction is a remarkable example of the Rolls Razor Imperial, featuring a blade that stands apart from the standard mass-produced post-war models. This set is defined by its superior Sheffield Steel blade, bearing the coveted stamps and factory markings that place it in the prime era of British precision engineering.

The Standout Blade

Unlike the common variants that feature only a surface-etched logo, this blade is deeply stamped:

• Face: Stamped “Hollow Ground” and “Sheffield Steel.” This explicit branding was reserved for earlier production runs, emphasizing the high-carbon steel quality that made Sheffield the world leader in cutlery.

• Spine Markings: Features the distinct factory production codes “D over 6” on the left and “5” on the right. These rare stamps serve as a fingerprint of the master honer and the specific factory lot, dating this piece to the late 1930s era.

The Case & Mechanism

• Pattern: Housed in the classic Greek Key (Meander) chrome-plated case.

• Function: The mechanical “whetter” action remains crisp. The internal oscillating gears are designed to hone and strop the blade with every slide of the handle.

• Internal Stones: [Mention here if the red/brown leather strop and the dark honing stone are intact].