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03-13-2010, 08:30 PM #1Member
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brand unk to me
I bought a old straight razor and the brand stamp is not clear.
It looks like "IONN HARRER" its possible two or three letters are not correct. Its a old heavy wedge looks like a old wade butcher but its not.
has any one ever heard of that brand?any good?
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03-13-2010, 08:36 PM #2Senior Member
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Could it be John Barber, is there a pair of compasses. Pictures would be nice.
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03-13-2010, 08:44 PM #3Member
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If I can find one of my kids to take a picture for me later I will ..don't know how to put picture on myself. but john barber it may be.
thanks.
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03-13-2010, 08:53 PM #4Senior Member
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To post pictures, post a reply and click 'Go Advanced', 'Manage attachments' and then upload your pic from wherever it is on your computer. It sounds like you may have a lovely razor.
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03-13-2010, 09:38 PM #5Member
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trying to post pick...not sure its correct
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03-13-2010, 09:49 PM #6Senior Member
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Oooohhhh, looks like a stub tail! Fascinating. I read in a thread here that the stub tails date the razor (I think) as quite an old razor. can't remember the thread or the author, but I'm sure he'll chime in......
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03-13-2010, 10:04 PM #7Member
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GREAT I would like to learn more about it.
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03-14-2010, 12:20 AM #8Senior Member
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John Barber made razors in Sheffield, England from 1820 to 1834 and then joined with is son as John Barber & Son between 1834 and 1852. So, you can get a rough idea of your razor date of manufacture if you can make out if the "Son" is stamped on the tang. It's a nice old one at any rate!
Regards - Walt
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03-14-2010, 02:43 PM #9Senior Member
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That's beautiful. If you're not sure how (and are interested in shaving with it) send it out for sharpening etc, I don't think you'll regret it.
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