Atique shop buy, I have some questions.

[wyofish]

I picked up this GENCO Gold seal Jr. at a atique shop for 15.00. I picked it primarily cause of the Buerger bros. S Co Denver stamp (i live 2 hours from Denver). I know alittle about Buerger Bros. but almost nothing about the razor. My one question is i have seen these Buerger stamped razors with denver and then another city stamped after but I have not seen one with only Denver . Does this mean it was sold in Denver? or am i way off.... also what would your recommendations for refurbish on in be? Thanks In Advance . Caleb

 

[wyofish]

Here is another pic.

 

[global_dev]

I know nothing about Denver related sales, but i would just hone it and use it, i wouldnt worry about restoration.

 

[wyofish]

I know nothing about Denver related sales, but i would just hone it and use it, i wouldnt worry about restoration.

I wondered if that would be the better route.

 

[otto76]

Congrats on even picking up a straight at an antique store, findings have been slim for me lately.
I don't know where it was sold but Genco's are nice razors, I had one a while ago.
If you wanted to make it look nicer I think a sandpaper progression (maybe start around 400 grit and work your way up) would go a long way on that blade, which already looks pretty clean.
Some MAAS (or polish of your choice) on the scales to polish and shine them a little would help too. If you really wanted to go nuts you could unpin the blade and clean it up around the pivot area, that tends to get pretty grimy and always shows up a lot more with those transparent scales.

I think putting a little work into an old straight (especially your first one, is this your first?) definitely enhances the enjoyment you get from it.

 

[wyofish]

Congrats on even picking up a straight at an antique store, findings have been slim for me lately.
I don't know where it was sold but Genco's are nice razors, I had one a while ago.
If you wanted to make it look nicer I think a sandpaper progression (maybe start around 400 grit and work your way up) would go a long way on that blade, which already looks pretty clean.
Some MAAS (or polish of your choice) on the scales to polish and shine them a little would help too. If you really wanted to go nuts you could unpin the blade and clean it up around the pivot area, that tends to get pretty grimy and always shows up a lot more with those transparent scales.

I think putting a little work into an old straight (especially your first one, is this your first?) definitely enhances the enjoyment you get from it.

Not my first but in my first batch . I have an old silver steel that is honed and a shaver. I also have a dubl duck satin edge that was seriously rusted (wife's great grandpas.). Just sent that out to see if it can be salvaged.

 

[tomjr]

i had one a while back, sold it. it was a very nice little razor. i thought it was made by the brothers. it was marked by the Buerger Brothers Denver Co. on the back and B B 16 on the front of the tang. that is the best i can remember, so i could be off a bit.