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    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

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    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!
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    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

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