Jersey straight razors

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08-19-2015, 12:41 AM
Fahzie

Jersey straight razors

Hi guys. I'm still new to straight razors and the forum, and had a question. I love the vintage razors and have begun my collection with vintage. Still seeing how old I can find. I'm also trying to learn to hone so I mainly go for shave ready. Anyway I'm a Jersey boy and was able to find two razors from Jersey. One is an Electric Co. razor, and the other is an A.F. Bannister Co. razor. Both from Newark NJ. My question is, is there any other companies that came out of New Jersey? Older the better, but just wondering if anyone knew anything. Appreciate any help you guys can give.
08-19-2015, 05:34 AM
johnmrson

Clark Blade and Razor Co, Cranford Razor Works and Marathon Razor Blade Co were from New Jersey.
08-19-2015, 09:05 AM
Fahzie

Ok cool! Thank you sir
08-19-2015, 09:18 AM
BobH

You can add J Wiss & Sons J. Wiss & Sons Co. 1848-1976 - Scans of Vintage Material to the list.

Bob
08-19-2015, 09:37 AM
Fahzie

Awesome thank you!
08-20-2015, 03:45 AM
robert42556

J. Wiss were great Razors they imported many of their blades from Germany and assembled them in Newark They made strops too.
05-27-2016, 10:30 PM
Slawman

I just picked up a Cranford Razor Works 9/16" razor today at a flea market. VERY sharp blade! Cleaned up the razor with metal polish, honed on my Coti & stropped on my Shell strop & WOW! What a smooth & nice shave.