Thread: Dating Puma Razors

I think it is the distributor. PUMA being located in Solingen Germany. This PUMA dealer in London probably put them in his own case for advertising, There was an escutcheon plate on the lid of the box but sadly, it is missing.

I would say that your puma dates from the late 50's. I have had many Puma specials and there are few variations in style and finish depending on the era.

Welcome to SRP. The #s on the blade are the model #, and/or the width of the blade. The #s on the scales are probably so that the workers can know which pattern they are for. Back then there were more of them. If you can post the info on the reverse side of the tang that might be helpful.

On my older Pumas they are marked 'Kayser Ellison Silver Steel', or Pumastahl. Later models are marked Pumasteel or Pumamaster Steel.

Here are a few examples of older Puma stampings

Possibly, these links would be helpful.
Puma-Werk catalogs: 1920, 1970, 1982, 1994-95, 1996-97, 2001.
Puma-Werk Solingen razors booklet.

Thank You very much !

I have a 7/16" small Puma 33, on the back side it says "Gustav Franke Berlin S.O.36" Anybody got info about it? I checked but couldn't find anything about Gustav Franke.

Originally Posted by assad

I have a 7/16" small Puma 33, on the back side it says "Gustav Franke Berlin S.O.36" Anybody got info about it? I checked but couldn't find anything about Gustav Franke.

Puma made many razors for other brands and retailers so probably yours was made for a retailer.

Thats very helpful. Thank you !

Tell me please, when did Lauterjung & Sohn become PUMA ?

Lauterjung & Sohn was registered as Puma-Werk 26th May 1900.