This razor was made by the Halma Shear & Razor Works in Solingen, Germany in the early 1900’s for the Royal Barber Supply Co. of Pittsburg, PA.

Nothing is known about this brand or trademark. It was made in Germany though. Probably in Solingen before Solingen became famous as the cutlery capital of the world. The razor dates to the post 1891 period, probably late 1800’s.

While this razor was not made in France, it is still stamped with “Paris” for some reason or another. It was made in Solingen, Germany the cutlery capital of the world. Also stamped in the tang is the name Pollari. It was approximately made in between 1860-1890.

This early German razor was made by the Krusius Brothers in the early 1900’s.

Not much is known about this company. The tang is stamped with the letters “R. T.” All we can definitively say is that the razor is French in origin and dates to the late 1700’s.

This razor dates to just before 1891. It is highly probable that this razor was made by the A. Kastor & Bros company which was based in New York City. “The Imperial Razor” was a trademark used by the company. The company eventually became Camillus.

H.M. Christensen was most likely the importer or retailer of this razor, although they could have been the producer as well. The tang is stamped with the location Brockton, MA and “Warranted”. The razor dates to just before 1891.

Buckeye was probably the import company as this razor was made in Germany. Most probably Solingen, Germany. It dates to around the early 1900’s before WW2.

“Genco” was the trademark of Geneva Cutlery Co, an American cutlery company based out of Geneva, NY. Sadly, like all American razor makers, the cheaper German imports put them out of business. This razor dates to the early 1900’s.

Also known as the Hansel & Gretel knife maker for their trademark, F.W. Engels made some fine razors in Solingen, Germany. This razor dates to between 1909 – 1930’s.