Thread: Anybody knows this one?

This razor was my grandfather's and it is marked "B. Terzano Campobasso". Great shaver !! she is with me since his death in 1980 and was with him a pretty good time since I never saw him shave with any other thing than this baby. He was 90 years old when passed away and taught me how to shave with it when I first had to and I've been in straight razor shaving since then.
The original scales were bone, but had to be replaced by these ones when they were broken by accident. A pity.
Anybody happens to know something about the maker? I made some research, but couldn't have much information.
Thanks guys,

Here are some photos:



All the best to you all !!

What a privilege to be able to shave with your grandfathers razor! If he was 90 years in 1980 that puts him 1905-1910 for shaving age. But by the looks of the razor I would venture to say that it was from the early to mid 1800. I'm no expert and just giving my best uneducated guess! Lets see what others have to say, specialy Manah and others like him here. Double O

Welcome to SRP, The story behind the razor is very interesting, that said that razor is Italian, made in Campobasso a region in Italy with a good reputation for its cutlery.

B. Terzano was the maker, I did find an advertising card, issued on the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the House (1909-1910).



This company won many award from different world exposition, as you can see the coins or medals on the card and picture below.



I think the B, stands for Bartolommeo , That name come up in a few directories and the earliest is 1861.



It is quite a family heirloom you got from your grandfather, take good care of it and enjoy the razor like he did.

Hi Double O,
Thanks for your words. It really is a privilege. I also guess something like that of the mid 1800 for the age of the razor, but like you say, I am not an expert...

Hi Martin103,
Thanks for the welcome... it is good to be here and partake the experience of you all.
Looks like it is a pretty good history behind the razor's maker not to mention the heirloom, as you said.
He really enjoyed it. When he was already too old to shave himself in a good way, he enjoyed my father to shave him with it. That was the only razor he ever had and took good care of it himself.
I really thank you for the information you gave me. Lets see if there is something more on it from other people.