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Thread: Anyone have experience with T. NOONAN & SON

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    Default Anyone have experience with T. NOONAN & SON

    I've come across a T. NOONAN & SON Black Demon Straight Razor for a pretty reasonable price at an antique shop. I did some googling, but I haven't found much other than they were made in MA from 1901-1960. I'm looking for a shaver, so what it is worth is not quite as important as if T Noonan & Son made quality razors.

    Anyone have experience with these?

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    I have honed a few of the Black Demons, and a couple of other Noonan's , they are a good solid American razor... Take and hold a very sharp edge.

    If the price seems fair for the condition of the razor I would buy one....
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    markevens,

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    My Noonan is an excellent shaver !

    Have fun !

    regards

    Russ

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    I've owned one Noonan 11/16 spike point full hollow and it took an edge just as good as any american/solingen in this category. There are many bargains to be had in these style of blades as I've found most American razors fitting this bill to represent good overall value.

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    Definitely a decent razor and as indicated, if in decent condition and a fair price, grab it. I have owned and honed a few of these and all have been nice.

    Have fun.

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    Have/have had, several Noonans,they have all been top tier blades,all have been german made.
    Wonder if Noonan was just a Distributor.

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    I have just purchased a Noonan Black Demon and have another Black Demon in my rotation too, except it's not a Noonan, it has a Texas stamp on it, can't recall the manufacturer. Great razors.

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    I really like mine. I am still new to this hobby but have about a dozen (all antique finds), Bokers, Torreys, Genco, Pruitan and the T Noonan fits right in. I think the cost was less than $50 but I didn't have to clean any rust off before I used it. Name:  noonan4.jpg
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