Thread: 3 found razors, looking for info about

Originally Posted by Methuselah

I found these 3 razors in my grandfathers attic after his passing. Anybody have any info, value, worth honing advice about them. thanks.

1. "The Genco Co. Bradford Pa" on the shank. And "Fluid Steel" on the scale.

2. "Shumate" on the shank

3. "Morton Hardware Co" on the Shank. And "J.B.M" on the blade.

As a side note...Great web site. Finding these blades in my grandfathers attic and this web site has peaked my interest. I have ordered a new Dovo Bismark from Straight Razor Design and am looking forward to its arival. I can see these razors becoming like my fountain pens, one will never be enough!!!

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

thanks yall

I found this old thread while researching my newly acquired J.B.M. razor. This is the only reference I have found to the brand.

Can anyone provide any more info on "J.B.M." and/or "J. Morton of Oxford, England"?

Originally Posted by Dzanda

I found this old thread while researching my newly acquired J.B.M. razor. This is the only reference I have found to the brand.

Can anyone provide any more info on "J.B.M." and/or "J. Morton of Oxford, England"?

Martin, manah or Neil are your best bet for any detailed info. Maybe a PM with a link to your post ........

We are partial to Genco razors here in eastern PA. Bradford is just up the road a piece from me. I have a small collection of Gencos and I count a "Fluid Steel" among them....... Very good shaver when properly honed. Enjoy.

Originally Posted by Dzanda

I found this old thread while researching my newly acquired J.B.M. razor. This is the only reference I have found to the brand.

Can anyone provide any more info on "J.B.M." and/or "J. Morton of Oxford, England"?

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.

Originally Posted by Martin103

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.

Originally Posted by Dzanda

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.....

Originally Posted by Martin103

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:

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.