I'm going to be marking my newbie-ness here, but what does this mean? It's on an ebay razor I'm thinking about bidding on.
Thanks all.
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I'm going to be marking my newbie-ness here, but what does this mean? It's on an ebay razor I'm thinking about bidding on.
Thanks all.
That is just a model from Joseph Allen and Sons. perhaps best pronounced as "none excel" while George Wostenholm trademarked "IXL", pronounced "I excel"
the Allen model has a very heavy grind... just shy of a wedge usually and they both are great shavers... i have several of each :)
You really can't go wrong with either of those makers provided the razor is in good shape. If the price is right, scoop it up - she'll shave you well for many years!
agree! ^^^ both are excelent and for a decent price in good shape would be a great buy. just ask specifics about chips and cracks!!! they don't always show in the picture!
The "NON-XLL" trademark was granted in 1838 to Unwin & Rodgers (of pistol-knife fame), who used it until until 1865. From 1865 to 1959 it was used by Joseph Allen & Sons.
NON XLL also shows up on Jukes Coulson knives ca 1850 - 1880. How can two different cutlers use the same mark?
If you're talking about Goin's Encyclopedia I just bought a new copy here for $27.95 + $6.00 shipping. Wish you hadn't mentioned it. :banghead: :D
I've always gotten a kick out of Joseph Allen using 'NonXL' confuse the buyer and cash in on the reputation of George Wostenholme. Not saying NonXL isn't a fine razor but just that marketing gimmicks are nothing new going back over 150 years and more.
My only Joseph Allen is a NON XLL. It's a mean spike pointed 8/8 at the toe and 7/8 at the heel, full hollow (possible regrinded wedge) and a fantastic shaver. Looks brutal/shaves smooth.
Amund.