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    Hello, sorry this if this is in the wrong place; first post on a forum.

    I was wondering if someone could identify these razors I picked up today.
    One appears to be a Sheffield E.M Dickinson Invicta Coronet and the other one with the box appears to be a Solingen Kaufmann razor with a mark that looks like two S either side of a flower.
    I'm not looking for a valuation, just a simple idea of when and these were made and by who.
    I've been considering starting straight razor shaving and with the local antique place closing this seemed like a great way to get started.

    Thank you
    Madas1234

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    Welcome to Straight Razor Place!

    There is a Dickinson in the Straight Razor Place razor database. Your example looks to be in good shape.
    http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...Invicta%22_4/8

    You will probably need your razors to be honed by a pro, maybe lightly restored. If you add your general location to your profile we might be able to recommend someone in your area/region. Could you post pics of the full blade? It would people to assess and advise you on how much work the razors may or may not need.

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    I added in my location of Canberra, I have been in touch with a guy here who makes and sells razors. Hopefully he can restore these razors for me
    Here are some better photos of the Kaufmann.
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    Here is the E.M. Dickinson. It appears to have a chip in the nickel plating or whatever shiny coating is on it.
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    They both have what seems to me like very hollow grinds.

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