Genco Pura

**coloshaver** · 10-11-2011, 04:49 PM

The Improved Eagle came from the bay. It had a good bevel. 4K, 8K then finish got it.
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This one came from the SRP classified. I'm not sure if they came stock with Aluminum scales, but is sure is nice.
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**Joed** · 10-11-2011, 05:40 PM

I believe they do!

Nice razors, thanks for posting them to the group.

**coloshaver** · 12-07-2011, 05:18 PM

Ebay prices are all over the place. I got these for under $15 each. A little buffing is all they took.

Henrys XX
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**mcgyver74** · 12-26-2011, 09:01 PM

Here are mine..

A special A and a Gold Edge.... Delicious shavers

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**tlittle** · 01-09-2012, 12:34 AM

Well I finally got my hands on an Easy Aces razor, and boy oh boy is she a looker!

**TromNek** · 03-07-2012, 01:03 AM

I'm new to wet shaving. Just got a couple Gencos so I figured I'd join you all here.

The below picture is what I believe is their 1st factory in Geneva, NY, before WWII (Lehigh Street and Gates Ave).

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They built an additional location (factory) near the shore of the lake off preemption street close to the railway to new york city.
Here's the original approved proposal.
http://fultonhistory.com/Newspaper%2...20-%200109.pdf

They expanded a few years later.
http://fultonhistory.com/Newspaper%2...20-%200030.pdf

A thought I saw a reference to yet an additional location a few years later. But I can't find it now.

I can't wait to improve my honing enough to where I can get my genco's shaving.

regards,
ken

**TromNek** · 03-07-2012, 02:20 PM

Here's the link to the third location on Forge Avenue less than a mile from their orginal location. It seems like all three locations were in use at this time (1951).

http://fultonhistory.com/Newspaper%2...20-%200020.pdf

**Cavere** · 03-29-2012, 03:01 AM

Oh I'm joining. I just dropped off my genco to be honed today! I have an vanadium with a 2 stamped on the tang. I have yet to run into another vanadium but I'm looking forward to shaving with it when it gets back!

**karlej** · 04-01-2012, 06:10 PM

My Genco and Geneva entries. All are 6/8. The Geneva with the blonde scales and round point was my 1st. and originally honed by Lynn. The Eagle razor is, I think, between 1/2 and 1/4 hollow. It also has what I think is an early Geneva makers stamp. Maybe someone can shed some light on that. The Genco Prince is the only one I have ever seen.
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**Martin103** · 04-01-2012, 06:30 PM

[QUOTE=karlej;946583]My Genco and Geneva entries. All are 6/8. The Geneva with the blonde scales and round point was my 1st. and originally honed by Lynn. The Eagle razor is, I think, between 1/2 and 1/4 hollow. It also has what I think is an early Geneva makers stamp. Maybe someone can shed some light on that. The Genco Prince is the only one I have ever seen.
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That Geneva cutlery CO is an early Geneva between 1902 and 1928 after that the company markings was Geneva cutlery INC.
A beautiful early geneva for sure Enjoy!!

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