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Hi,

I've just joined hoping that someone can help me with some information please.

I bought my straight razor over 20 years ago, eventually learnt to shave with it and became quite proficient. I basically stopped using it when I lost my (head) hair (I don't think these are connected).

I've just found the razor at the back of a drawer and I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about the razor. It says on the razor, The highly popular Koh I Noor diamond edge.

I've attached some pictures. I seem to remember being told it was made around 1890, but I'm not sure and I'd love to know.

Thanks in advance.

Website StRazors.com has one listed and sold, including a bit of information regarding the company, but doesn't seem to indicate any info regarding the dates of manufacture. http://strazors.com/index.php?id=539&do ... mond_edge_
A bit of searching the web and I found a nutshell history of the company. https://www.flickr.com/photos/25229906@N00/32176514921
It seems the company adopted the trademark Diamond Edge in 1864 and the company closed in the 1960's.

That is absolutely fantastic. Brilliant. Thank you very much.

My pleasure! Welcome to SMF.

I would have sworn that was a British razor of the 1860's. Glad to learn something new!

C.