Crown & Sword 1720 Solingen?

Hello,
I posted pics up of my "new" razor on the beginner's forum, and many people commented that it looked nice, and for $10, it was probably a good deal.
Just out of curiosity, is there any way that I can tell when and where this bad boy was made? I remember seeing somewhere on here that just because it says that it was made in Germany doesn't mean that it actually is, and also it's better if it was "forged" in Germany. I'm just wondering what you guys think of this razor. If it sucks, I'd like to know, and if it's a gem, I'd like to know that too! If anyone is interested, it is on the way to get honed by someone listed in member services. Thanks! - Jim

I don't know the specifics of where the C&S was made, but I have several of them and they are all excellent shavers. So at minimum I can tell you that they do not suck.

If it is stamped "Solingen" then it's original quality is assured since these razors were held to higher standards than a razor just stamped "Germany". The variables will lie in its use/abuse between the time it left the factory until it ended up in your hands.

Regards - Walt

Walt,
If I remember right, it's stamped "germany." It's in for honing, so I'll let you know when it comes back. Thanks - Jim

As I can see at your pictures. You have nice razor, made by one of the famous Solingen makers, Carl Friedrich Ern.
In the WIKI you can find some info, unfortunately, it doesn't work now.=(
I have the similar razor

I have the same razor and outta the 7 SRs I have this is my favorite.... and 2 of my SRs are brand new (I dont like to brand bash or intend it as bashing) very popular brands... great score man!!!

Hi,
I'm also new to wet shaving,but have bought 10 SR's.Two are ERN with the same logo that's on your scales. They shave great,and you got a deal! Good luck,Buickguy

This is my first straight. It's not the most attractive looking thing, but it gets the job done every day!

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Originally Posted by JDCAL29

This is my first straight. It's not the most attractive looking thing, but it gets the job done every day!

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I also have a 1720 ERN Crown & Sword. I have not had the pleasure of shaving with it yet, but I just shipped it off to local forumite Glen(gssixgun), for a polishing, honing and rescaling. I can't wait to get it back. Here it is as I received it...

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...71/ERNCS-1.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...71/ERNCS-2.jpg

Dude, I'm jealous. I have the black handled one, your Crown looks slick! I think you will like shaving with it!! - Jim

This is my C&S with orignal box

Yep, I've got the same with the box. Whoever opened the razor 100+ years ago ripped the top sealed part of the box open, so mine isn't totally intact, but I'm happy to have what I have. - Jim

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Yep, I've got the same with the box. Whoever opened the razor 100+ years ago ripped the top sealed part of the box open, so mine isn't totally intact, but I'm happy to have what I have. - Jim

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you are going too love the way it shaves!!!... I got mine on ebay for I think $20. Honed it with my 4000/8000 and shaved with it an hour after it came in the mail.

I have the original box for mine as well but it looks a little different than y'alls. Mine has the original price on it as part of the box. Care to guess what the original MSRP was............................................ $2.50 LOL!

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Originally Posted by Tolly

I have the original box for mine as well but it looks a little different than y'alls. Mine has the original price on it as part of the box. Care to guess what the original MSRP was............................................ $2.50 LOL!

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$2.50... HA!!.... WOW if I only had a time machine