Thread: Razor ID help?

I found a couple of straights at a flea market this weekend and would like a little help with figuring out their ages and the likelihood of getting good shaves from them.
One is marked "Brummel-Werk" and "New York" on the off-side, "Beau Brummel" and "Wedge" on the front and has zebra scales. There's a single logo that's similar to the paired profiles on the Bresduck page in the Wiki.



The other is a Henckels 401, new in the box, or nearly so, with instructions in several languages (makes me think it's newer rather than older). Except for a couple of small tarnished areas, it looks untouched.


I spent some time last night cleaning up the Brummel, but have been hesitating to even touch the Henckels, not knowing exactly what I've got. I did test shave the Henckels, and it did a nice job as a second pass, but wouldn't take off much as a first pass, if that makes sense. Dragging the pad of my thumb across the edge produces this wonderful ringing sound, not unlike making a wine glass sing.

Any help y'all can provide with (likely) manufacturing dates and other info much appreciated.

Thanks,
Dave

Here some info on the Beau Brummel.

BRESDUCK INC.
224 Canal Street, New York City
Also used trademarks "DUBL-DUCK", "LIFETIME", "NAPOLEON", "BEAU BRUMMEL", "DEUTSCH", "SATINEDGE"
ca. 1930 - 1952; firm became known as Pearlduck in 1952
Here some on Henckels
J A HENCKELS
Twin Works Solingen, Germany
(ZWILLINGSWERK)
at least ca. 1731 - present
“No 409 Scout” Razor
“Twin” Razor
“Discovery” Razor
Definately two top of the line razors Enjoy!

http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...p/Bresduck_Inc.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi.../Henckels,_J.A.

As a total noob, I'm confused by these last couple of postings. The links go to blank pages and the first post referred to information I had already mentioned myself. Is it being suggested that I add my razors to the database?
I do see that there are two pages for Bresduck, one is "Bresduck Inc" and the other is "Bresduck Inc." This second one (with the period) has the information I already found.
Not trying to be a jerk about this, just don't understand what's expected.
Dave

Originally Posted by manah

http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...p/Bresduck_Inc.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi.../Henckels,_J.A.

Hmmm ....
Ok. Try to find here:
Category:Manufacturers - Straight Razor Place Wiki