Thread: Picked these up, you ever heard of the makers?

New England Razor Co.

Masello Bros.

I noticed the Henckels he was selling which I assumed would go for than I wanted to spend and then I noticed he had these listed as well. Never heard of the brands but the condition of them look un-used so I went for it. Anyone ever heard of these or have any experience with them?

I'm concerned about the blueing of the Blue Steel Special. Do you think that's heat damage or intentional since it's "blue steel"?

I hadn't heard of the Masello but I've had (or have, hell I don't know) a few from New England Razor. They are just fine. Most American razor companies made, or used, high quality steel.

Originally Posted by JCitron

New England Razor Co.

Masello Bros.

I noticed the Henckels he was selling which I assumed would go for than I wanted to spend and then I noticed he had these listed as well. Never heard of the brands but the condition of them look un-used so I went for it. Anyone ever heard of these or have any experience with them?

I'm concerned about the blueing of the Blue Steel Special. Do you think that's heat damage or intentional since it's "blue steel"?

Ive never seen a blue steel razor with that kind of bluing.It looks to me like heat damage,IMO of coare.Usually the tang on a blue steel is gunmetal blue,who knows?

IMO there is nothing wrong with the razor, the heat marks are on the tang and is more than likely a signature/trademark. If those were on the blade Id be concerned.

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

IMO there is nothing wrong with the razor, the heat marks are on the tang and is more than likely a signature/trademark. If those were on the blade Id be concerned.

You could be right.I learn something every day

The New England"s are great shavers, honed a few, and owned one...

That Masello Bros if I ventured a guess, just from the looks, I would bet some money, that it is a re-branded Kinfolks Blue Steel... You might find that Masello Bros was a hardware store, or Dept. store that just sold the razors....
If it is what I think, you just scored big, because those older Kinfolks are really great blades, I mean "really" great shavers.....

Originally Posted by Blackstangal

You could be right.I learn something every day

Its hard not to around here aint it!

Masello Bros. is still in business in Rhode Island. They are a barber supplier from the 1920's.

I believe my blue steel is from Masello in Providence, RI