W.R. Case & Sons razor

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02-02-2017, 10:05 PM
kmadden

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W.R. Case & Sons razor

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I just received a vintage W.R. Case razor through an Ebay purchase, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about it.
On the shank is written "W.R. Case & Sons BRADFORD, PA" on one side and "Warranted for Life/Registered 023" on the other side.
The handle appears to be Bakelite.
Blade is 3 inches long and the razor, when closed, is 6 inches long.
It has a sharp pointed blade.
Comparing it to my new, modern razors from France and Germany, the width seems to fall between a 4/8 and a 5/8.

I know there are some Case razor experts out there. Can anyone tell me approximately when this razor was made by Case?

Thank you.
02-02-2017, 11:02 PM
Martin103

W. R. Case moved to Bradford PA in 1905. Hard to give an accurate dating without seeing.
02-02-2017, 11:36 PM
JimmyHAD

Welcome to SRP. Case made real good razors, so it ought to make a good shaver.
02-03-2017, 12:45 AM
kmadden

Finally, I got the photo uploaded.
Hey, I'm 67 years old. Gimme a break. Haha!
02-03-2017, 12:56 AM
Martin103

Nice, looks to be in decent condition, an early one for sure, 1905-1914, older then yourself! Enjoy!
02-03-2017, 02:47 AM
kmadden

Martin103, how did you narrow it down to 1905-1914?
I'm curious and I'm trying to learn about Case razors.
Thanks.
02-03-2017, 02:53 AM
xiaotuzi

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmadden

I'm trying to learn about Case razors.

You might enjoy looking at the Case razors in this club, and you could even add yours! Nice razor and welcome.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ve-reborn.html
02-03-2017, 04:06 AM
Martin103

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmadden

Martin103, how did you narrow it down to 1905-1914?
I'm curious and I'm trying to learn about Case razors.
Thanks.

In 1914 W. R. Case acquired the trademark Tested XX. In 1915 reorganize their entire line up because of the war and used different stamps.
02-04-2017, 03:02 PM
Wullie

As far as Case knives go, the "Sons" ( plural ) was used from 1906 on to around 1920 along with a few other marks.
1903-1905 W.R Case and Son was used.
I would imagine the razor was made sometime between 1906 and 1920.

Fine piece of American cutlery history.
02-10-2017, 06:31 AM
kmadden

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Here's another acquisition from Ebay

CASE TESTED XX BROWN & BLACK SWIRL.
Any way to tell its age?
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