Thread: W.R. Case Razor Info?

Hello everyone. I am new here and to straight razors. I have collected Case XX knives for a good while now and I also collect autographs from western movie stars over the years.

The other day while browsing eBay I came across a listing that combined the two perfectly and on an impulse I hit the buy it now. Some of you may have seen the listing but it was for a W.R. Case Straight Razor that was owned by one of the men who played the Lone Ranger, John Hart. It also came with an autograph on an old check.

I already have the long starting Lone Ranger, Clayton Moore's Autograph and I have been wanting to get into straight razors also so this being a Case XX razor just tied it all together perfectly.

I am very pleased with my purchase.

I know how to date the Case XX knives but I have not been able to find much out there on the Straight Razors. Is there a place to search for info on the straight razors?

I would appreciate any feedback and info on the razor.

On the tang it says: Registered No. 023 Warranted for life. On the other side it says W.R. Case & Sons Bradford, PA.


This is the first of what I think will be plenty razors to come. They just bring back so many memories of me watching my Great Grandfather shave with one and the smells that came along with it. I have ordered me several soaps and aftershaves and plan to find a good shaving razor and other items also and try my hand at shaving with them.

I see quite a few of these. Hart was a short time fill in for Moore. You can get some info on strazors.com about case.

Originally Posted by bouschie

I see quite a few of these. Hart was a short time fill in for Moore. You can get some info on strazors.com about case.

Correct. One season of 52 episodes along with a couple stand alone movies if I remember right.

I will check out that site. Thanks.

Welcome to SRP. I have a small collection of Case knives as well. Mostly 61048 & 62048, from tested up into the USAs, plus some odds and ends, a XX stag canoe, and stag USA trapper, bone XX toenail. Unfortunately Case didn't date their razors. They did change stampings to some extent. There are Case Bros Little Valley, Springville, Kane, PA, and the WR Case & Sons Bradford. The latter being the most common. They made real good razors, just as they did pocket knives.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Welcome to SRP. I have a small collection of Case knives as well. Mostly 61048 & 62048, from tested up into the USAs, plus some odds and ends, a XX stag canoe, and stag USA trapper, bone XX toenail. Unfortunately Case didn't date their razors. They did change stampings to some extent. There are Case Bros Little Valley, Springville, Kane, PA, and the WR Case & Sons Bradford. The latter being the most common. They made real good razors, just as they did pocket knives.

Some nice knives you got there I'm sure. I like so many different patterns. I'm pretty happy to have this one in my collection. I can tell that is will be the first of plenty more to come. I just think the old razors are neat.

Welcome to SRP and that is quit a nice find. I couldn't help you with the date all I can say is that they are fine razors and add that you will want to have it pro honed before you attempt to use it. If you are thinking that you can sharpen knives so why not razors, I will tell you that there is a BIG difference. You can find a listing of members in your area that can help you with the honing as well as teach you the proper strop technique and how to map your face. SRP is full of information and this is a good place to start Beginner's guide to straight razor shaving - Straight Razor Place Library

Originally Posted by engine46

Great razor. Case straight razors are known to be of high quality. I have found some information on them in my Razor Anthology book but it doesn't give much about dating. Don't quote me on this but I think I also found some information on them in my Knives & Razors book by Jim Sargent. I'll have to look in them but I want to think I found a lot more information on Case somewhere's. I have a couple of Case straight razors & they are excellent.

I spoke to a friend I have at Case today and he told me to contact Jim Sargent also as he had lots of good info on them.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Those razors from the hart collection have been on Eboy for years now. He was a collector of western memorabilia and had quite a collection of razors. Most are well used though. He started out as a stunt man and had his own show, Hawkeye which was a Canadian production along with Lon Chaney Jr who played his Indian companion. He played many supporting roles in westerns and T.V over many years. He did the Lone ranger thing during a labor dispute between the studio and Clayton Moore. He was not well received as the ranger.

I happen to like him for the most part as Lone Ranger. Clayton Moore does the old timer disguise very well though. I already have a Clayton Moore autograph so I seen this as a chance to add to three collections at once...... My western autograph, CaseXX and straight razor.

Originally Posted by JWheeler331

I spoke to a friend I have at Case today and he told me to contact Jim Sargent also as he had lots of good info on them.



I happen to like him for the most part as Lone Ranger. Clayton Moore does the old timer disguise very well though. I already have a Clayton Moore autograph so I seen this as a chance to add to three collections at once...... My western autograph, CaseXX and straight razor.

I haven't had a chance to look in my books by Jim Sargent but I do remember seeing a lot of information on Case in a book which made me think of Knives & Razors. It was more information than the 2 pages in my Razor Anthology book.

Nothing against the Lone Ranger. In the words of Tonto; 'Many moons have passed since Kemosabe went to happy hunting ground. Him sign many white-man checks. He havum lawyer. Much fancy. Tonto see in saloon when go to town. Squaw of Kemosabe very old. Sign many cards for lawyer. Lawyer also bookeep for Kemosabe. Him havum cancelled checks.
Tonto born at night. Not last night'.
If John Hart was a collector, seems he may have something of quality and condition? Have not seen one yet.
I suppose I was not born last night either.

Understandable. The price was comfortable enough for me so I'm happy with the purchase even if the connection was not there.