I has cleaning some, what looked like and partially was, rust off my Father-In-Laws straight razor he keeps. On the shank is stamped Edward H. Erk and under that is Columbus, Ohio.

I have been searching to see about this razor online and no luck on anything. I am curious if anyone knows anything about this razor? It is starting to look like a homemade razor with the guys name and residence just stamped into it.

My Father-In-Law can't remember anything about the razor, unfortunately.