I just received my Grandfather's Razor. He was a barber ("Charlie the Barber") for the first part of the last century and retired sometime in the 1950's I think.

It's a C-MON Blackie manufactured by Carl Monkhouse in Ellicottville, NY. I plan to have it restored, but in the meantime, here are some "before photos" (apologies for the less than stellar photo quality). I'll send "after" photos when I get it back from the restorer.

I would also appreciate hearing your thoughts on the following:


  1. Any idea what vintage this is (year of manufacture)
  2. How do C-MON Blackies compare to other vintage razors
  3. Aything else I should know.


Thanks
Peter


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