Thread: Pennsi PENN PERF& B.S.CO. PITTSBURG PA M.I.GERMANY

Need info on this piece the box says black diamond...Razor says everything in title....I know nothing about these

Well first of all, hi. Nice to meet you. So nice of you to join us.

It's a razor that was made in Germany for a barber supply company in Pittsburg PA. The box is not original to the razor. A picture would be helpful.

Do you own this razor?

I don't know how to up load pix I'm trying and that's for the welcome and yes I own it

more pix I'm trying to up load bunch but not working for me

more pix trying to see if it's worth anything

The blade looks like it's has a hollow grind with a round point, making it an ideal blade for a beginner. The toe end looks a little worn from some uneven honing(sharpening) but at this point it's only a cosmetic issue. The scales(handles) are made of celluloid that are made to look like ivory. This material is often called "French Ivory". It was made in(M.I.) Germany for a Pitsburg barber supply company that would have sold it in the Pittsburgh area.

Are you planning to learn to shave with it?

Yes sir I am but I can't find any info on this piece like when was it made and is it with anything... Thanks for all your help

I would guess that it was made in the mid 20th century. The best way to figure it out would be to research the barber supply company to figure out when they were in business.

Looks pretty good. Send it off to a professional honer and then shave with it.