Thread: John C. Cockhill jimps on 1 side of spine

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

You see alot more decoration on the show side of many older razors. I think they did that since it seems more people only shaved with one hand and usually the right and with the decorations on the show side it would be seen in the mirror where if it was on the other side it wouldn't. Plus if someone was to display it more than likely only one side would be seen. That is my theory atleast.

I figured it was since the manufacturer's mark was on that side traditionally that it became the 'show side'.

Great job, beautiful razor.