Genco question

[oscar11]

I picked 4 razors yesterday. 2 Genco, both have a different trademarks, a Torrey and a W&B. One of the Gencos has a blacksmith at an anvil, the other a pyramid. What does that mean? Two different periods of manufacturing? Honed one last night and shaved with it this morning, great razor.

 

[TstebinsB]

Genco made many razors under many brand names. I've never heard of anyone being able to reveal what the names mean.

 

[matt321]

I picked 4 razors yesterday. 2 Genco, both have a different trademarks, a Torrey and a W&B. One of the Gencos has a blacksmith at an anvil, the other a pyramid. What does that mean? Two different periods of manufacturing? Honed one last night and shaved with it this morning, great razor.

Here are some examples:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=2004954&postcount=28

If it doesn't have the Genco stamp with the pennant it is pre-1916 I believe.

 

[oscar11]

Thanks Matt, that's what I was looking for.

 

[matt321]

Genco made many razors under many brand names. I've never heard of anyone being able to reveal what the names mean.

Oh, I thought those were model names rather than brands? There are over 30 different names. Here is a thread at SRP with lists and photo examples.

http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/razor-clubs/32956-genco-pura.html