Quote Originally Posted by chrisxc5 View Post
I just got back from a flea market and picked up this razor for 2 bucks (just something to practice honing/stropping on and then see how good it was) i'll upload pictures in a bit. it is a crown and sword with case, the case is marked TheCrown&SwordRazorWorks Wald-Solingen, Made in Germany, Trade Mark, and has the date? 1720. it has a bit of rust on it but is in very good condition. can anyone tell me more about this maker and the quality of the blade, i figured it was good at the time because its made in Solingen.
C. Friedr. Ern used a four digit model number. The razor you were looking at was an Ern model 1720 blade.

John