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Ok - because it's much thicker and shorter and has a "blob" on the end.
I've never seen a confirmed 1880s razor with a tail like that. They are all thinner, as shown in the wiki.
But if you can...

Well that was a lot of hard work to get the input I was looking for but we got there in the end :)

That is definitely not the tang of an 1880's razor though and there's no CITY as well as no...

I think you're being rude now Neil, which doesn't become a man of your talents and reputation.
Don't get in a strop!

I'm sorry that we've got off on such a bad footing and hope that we can...

Thank you for the first courteous and helpful reply in this thread.
I've already done some research and my best date is 1820's so I'm looking for some input from others with more experience.
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What do you suggest I search?

Ok thanks! So we've established that it doesn't qualify as a stubtail.

So what date would you put on this razor, as per my original question?

Fair enough Neil!
But perhaps you could give me a few pointers...
...The stamped typeface of the name, the omission of any city of manufacture, the swayback, point, grind and thick horn scales all...

Ok! Could you please explain why.
I would find that very useful for my future razor dating.

Thanks guys! I'm pretty sure this is a Sheffield blade and so I'm guessing 1820's or so with that "semi-stubtail" and curved scales.
What do you call a stub that's developed a bit?

Anyway I can't...

Hi! I've been lurking for a while and will make a full introduction in the appropriate forum when I get home later.
But here's a quick query:

This straight arrived yesterday. It needs a bit of...