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  1. 10-19-2011, 12:24 AM #1
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    Default What type of razor is this?

    I found a vintage razor on e bay and am considering buying it. Its tang reads "Imperial International" Germany. It also reads Solingen with a diamond shape mark that has the letters C I on the interior. The face of the blade is engraved with the word TORREY. Torrey is a known maker also. Does anyone know more about this blade its date of mfg. grind etc.?
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  2. 10-19-2011, 12:42 AM #2
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    Have you any photographs of it?
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  3. 10-19-2011, 04:53 AM #3
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    These are some photos of the razor I am investigating.
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  4. 10-19-2011, 07:25 AM #4
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    PMFJI --

    J.R. Torrey was an American firm -- there's a brief, interesting history here:

    Why Wealth Disappears

    The entry on this website says it imported razors from England and Sweden:

    Torrey Co., J. R. - Straight Razor Place Wiki

    But this razor is German ! And it's "Torrey", not "J.R. Torrey".

    If _I_ had found it in an antique store, I would have labelled it "German razor of unknown make, probably a good shaver." But we have more-knowledgeable people here, let's see what they come up with.

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  5. 10-19-2011, 08:41 AM #5
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    I believe, "Torrey" is only name here.
    Imperial International was one more trademark of Adolph Kastor(Castor).
    Most likely, the razor was made by the Germania Cutlery Works in Solingen, the owner was Nathan Kastor.
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  6. 10-19-2011, 02:55 PM #6
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    Excellent Forum! Thank you all! I am very happy! This is all good information.
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  7. 10-19-2011, 03:20 PM #7
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    Can't help you with info but manah is always there...lol. Very nice razor though..congrats.
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  8. 10-19-2011, 03:50 PM #8
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    Beautiful razor. Looks like a keeper to me.
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