Thread: Torrey Team!

@karlej

looks like a home blued blade. JMO

Originally Posted by rolodave

@karlej

looks like a home blued blade. JMO

I think it just may be tarnish. Enough silver content and the right environment will do that over time. JMO

Turns out you are correct. Just an even tarnish.

Another for the pile.

Bob

Looks like I have just joined the Torrey Team. Does anyone know when the name changed from "J.R. Torrey Co." to "Torrey Razor Co.?" I have read that it was in 1880 but I find it a little hard to believe that this razor is actually that old.

I've been wondering the same thing myself. Most of the Torrey Razor Co. examples I've seen look newer. Advertising makes it clear that the JR Torrey with the arrow mark was used as late as WWI. I've never seen advertising for Torrey Razor Co. My guess is that the name changed in the 20s or 30s, but it's also possible that the marks coexisted.

My Torrey. Padauk scales.

Originally Posted by wvloony

was able to get some pics, i hope they turn out ok, the bottom one is the one i picked up a few weeks back, and man do i love the shave i get with it, i can only hope the new one will shave just as well

I have one just like this that I am trading for a low RPM. buffer motor. I have several Torrey razors & I want to develop a good relation with this guy as he is a picker & scrounger like me

Originally Posted by Boker

Just picked up a Torrey at an antique place. Didn't know what it was but it looked like it was good enough for some TLC. Paid $15, not bad, good to see it is well liked here. They also had a blonde Genco for $20 but I liked the wooden handle on this one.

I believe that the scales are horn. Cool razor!

Originally Posted by Othello1228

I finally got a picture of her.

I picked up one of these yesterday at a flea market for$15.00. Needs cleaned up a bit but a very heavy blade for a 5/8" razor.