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I don't know of any razors made in Chicago. Some were ground there & had scales attached but that is about it.

Missed the apple & pork Festival again. I got a few straights there a few years ago & got them for less than $10.00 each. Can't remember what they were, an old W&B I remember but can't remember the...

It is a great store and I recommend going by yourself as there is so much to look at & my wife got bored. Parking can be tight around the shop but let me tell you it is worth the wait. Be sure &...

I haven't been to the store in the Palmer house but I have been to the other one Great place to shop. Got my Bay Rum there. Need to get some more.

Where are you moving to? I live near Charleston IL.

I guess pretty bad is subjective as I am used to shaving off of my 16K shapton glass or my Coti. Also my 8K King is not my favorite hone. I do know what a good bevel looks & feels like. I set the...

I just tried some 2K sand paper I had laying around, minutes later I had a nice bevel.Up to 8K King at the moment & yes I "CAN" shave with it but pulls pretty bad. Next up is some nice 12K mesh cloth...

Little update! I am having more problems setting the bevel on this razor than any one of the 50 or so I have! Used my Shapton Pro 1K. & my King 1K. & just can't get the bevel set. The blade is...

I was wondering if it was from their Barber Shop?? Looks to be a high quality German made razor. Might be a Sheffield But a lot of the razors I have from Chicago seem to be Soligen made.
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Picked up a new razor at a flea market for $3.00 the other day. The only markings were "The Palmer" Chicago & the number 21. I figure it must have been from the famous Palmer House Hotel. It has faux...