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  1. 07-20-2014, 10:45 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin103 View Post
    Well there really no need to look up info on J. Morton of Oxford because i can tell you by looking at that J.B.M. razor that it was made in Germany, probably around 1910-1920.
    Cool! What tells you that it's German?

    In the mean time, I'll look for it in the German lists.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dzanda View Post
    Cool! What tells you that it's German?

    In the mean time, I'll look for it in the German lists.
    The shape of the blade, the scales, and also the fact that the original poster razor was made for an hardware co, wich was very common practice in that time frame. Many of these razor also have a Made in Germany stamp but apparently this one doesnt.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin103 View Post
    The shape of the blade, the scales, and also the fact that the original poster razor was made for an hardware co, wich was very common practice in that time frame. Many of these razor also have a Made in Germany stamp but apparently this one doesnt.....
    I'm not the OP...I just jumped into this thread because it mentioned "J.B.M.".

    Here's my razor:

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dzanda View Post
    I'm not the OP...I just jumped into this thread because it mentioned "J.B.M.".

    Nice! no markings on the back?
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    Genco and Shumate are both quality razors. Underated by the market but when well honed will shave every bit as good as a Solingen or a Sheffield.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin103 View Post
    Nice! no markings on the back?
    The back of the tang reads, "H.C. Kuhlman Co., Richmond, VA, Made in Germany"
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dzanda View Post
    The back of the tang reads, "H.C. Kuhlman Co., Richmond, VA, Made in Germany"
    Well my assumption was good then, Kuhlman is a beauty and barbers supply co still in business today.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin103 View Post
    Well my assumption was good then, Kuhlman is a beauty and barbers supply co still in business today.
    Cooler still! Thanks!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hogrider View Post
    The first razor was manufactured by Genco Co in Bradford PA between 1916-1965.
    The second razor was manufactured by Shumate Cuttlery of St. Louis Mo. between 1904-1932
    The last is a bit more difficult. IMO it was manufactured by J. Morton of Oxford England. I cannot give you dates.

    Source of information: Standard Guide to Razors by Roy Ritchie & Ron Stewart
    The Genco would have been from 1936 or later as WR Case acquired them in '36.
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    That is one ugly avatar Jerry,,,,
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