Thread: Name Chasing

This was listed on the bay as being stamped P.Dewsnap which didn't jibe with the 1787 Gales and Martin listing of Francis Dewsnap. That the FARQH doesn't jibe with the Dewsnap FARA mark as noted in G&M was interesting also. Even with a 16x loupe it was difficult to distinguish the "F", but once a small amount of rust was removed, and the blade scrutinized with a stereo microscope, the serifs of the "F" compared with the ending "P" in the same line of type became apparent. So correctly, a Francis Dewsnap razor with a FARQH mark. I assume that the mark changed after 1787. Also, thIS is the second early razor that I have gotten that sports these single pin, beveled or faceted wood handles. Any information on the FARQH mark and the beveled wood will be appreciated.