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    Default I'm Very New, Not sure what i have here...

    This is my first post, so I wanted to explain that i am very new to collecting straight razors. I found these two, but don't know very much about them, maybe one of you could help.
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    Your Genco razor was produced by the Geneva Cutlery Co, of Geneva, NY, sometime between 1919 and 1935. This is an excellent American razor and a highly regarded shaver. The New England Razor Co. was in business at 15 Portland Street in Boston circa 1935, according to Goins".

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    Wow, thanks for such a quick response Walt.

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    Welcome to SRP Churchwarden!

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    The Genco/Geneva razors are top notch. Great find!
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    Are you just collecting or are you using also. Genco is a nice shaving razor. 1 of my first acquisitions too.
    Good judgment comes from experience, and experience....well that comes from poor judgment.

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    Right now I'm collecting. I need to get my razors professionally honed before I try using them. But I would like to use them.

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    I think you will find it a very pleasurable experience. You may find someone close to you that it would be good to meet up with. This cuts the learning curve down a lot and you may get 1 of your razors honed while you watch :<0).
    Good judgment comes from experience, and experience....well that comes from poor judgment.

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    Welcome to SRP. From your screen name I take it you are a brother in the briar ? A cadre of pipe smokers here also enjoy shaving with the straight razor. Check out our SRP classifieds 'member services' for those who hone razors for a nominal fee.

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    Hi Jimmy, you are right meers, cobs and briars depending.

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