Thread: I can't find any info on Skidmore razor

The first thing I did today after purchasing this razor was to hop on the computer and try to find out anything about it. No luck!

The markings read

SKIDMORE
RRANTED

I think the rranted is the end of warranted so is there something missing in front of the S? There is maybe a slight space between the S and K so I searched Kidmore with no luck. The only other markings is scratched on the side of one scale in cursive is "P Samson". Probably an owner at one time.

Thanks, Tim

Welcome to SRP Tim

I cant say i recognice *SKIDMORE Warranted
But unless that is an old hardware store that bought rebranded razors
someone who does will probably show up soon.
After a little clean up and honing it should be ready to give exelent shaves

Thanks for the reply,

After closer inspection I think that the scales have been changed. I thought at first it was just old and sloppy but the blade is to long and just barely missed the pin. If the wedge would be shortened enough to miss the blade the hole would be on the edge.

Oh well That would fit into my plans anyway because I am interested in trying to make new scales. Today I also bought a bare Klas Tornblom blade and a Henry Sears and Sons with a broke scale. Both of them I could find information on.

Tim

Regardless, that's a good looking blade, Tim.

Good luck.

I found on a list of razor manufacturers in Sheffeild 1829,

Skidmore Joseph, Pond street .

Could this be the answer I am looking for?

Tim

Sounds good. The razor doesn't look any older than that to me.

Nice job.