I founda Gernco - rsut free - super clean looking on-lien for under $30, ind its marked with the pyramid and 7N -
can anyone tell me what that means? Age? quality?? any comments on this blade?
thanks
Barry
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I founda Gernco - rsut free - super clean looking on-lien for under $30, ind its marked with the pyramid and 7N -
can anyone tell me what that means? Age? quality?? any comments on this blade?
thanks
Barry
It's a bit difficult to tell without pictures, Barry.
Can you post some for us?
You mean like this ? I always thought it was related to manufacturing dates. You see them with different numbers as well.
I have a Genco pyramid 5/8 half-hollow with a 7N stamped on it (purchased from Stimpy on the local classifieds). Genco was apparently a trademark used by Geneva. I don't know what Geneva's reputation is, but my razor shaves quite well. The only company data I could find is:
GENEVA CUTLERY CO.
Geneva, New York
By 1912, the largest US manufacturer of razors. In 1928, firm reorganized as Geneva Cutlery Inc.
Used "GENCO" trademark
ca. 1902-1935
Assuming that is accurate, you should be able to date your razor to within 3 decades :)
Very high quality blades, made in a few different configurations... mirror finish, satin, nickel plated, round point, square point. Also an SS model -- Silver Steel? Stainless Steel? No one seems to know for sure. The steel in the Pyramids is HARD - can be a tough hone, but shave nicely and hold an edge well.
Historical link here -- Dun's review - R.G. Dun & Company - Google Books
I love the Pyramid razors, they come from NY, the land of great razors. Don't even get me started.
here are the vendors picturesAttachment 85076Attachment 85077Attachment 85078
comments / info would be appreciated.
Barry
Sterling Steel. :)
http://straightrazorpalace.com/attac...-geneva-ss.jpg
There is a Genco Club thread that may be worth scanning for info also.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...enco-pura.html
Bman. The short version is you scored big. I have Gencos that outshaved the last 3 Satinedges I tried. They're WONDERFUL! They tend to be plain looking, but they just shave like there's no tomorrow. If you tire of the plain look, have someone put it in Gucci scales. Very few will ever be prom queens, but no prom queen shaves like that.
I had no idea the Geneva's shaved so well. Are they 'totally' made in the U.S.? Or were the blades made in Germany, imported to this country and just assembled here?