I see three different layouts of the vintage Merkur/Pomco/Hoffritz (there may be more but these are the three I know of and see out there)
Two piece - captured tightening knob and cap with long stud (i.e a modern 34c or 37c)
Three piece - plate still connected to handle and cap still has long stud but tightening knob separate from handle
Three piece - plate is separate, cap has a short stud and handle is one piece.
I have a vintage Pomco that is that last type with a one piece handle, separate plate and cap with short stud.
I'd like to know more about my vintage Pomco. What era it is from? (30's? 40's? 50's?) It has a bit different geometry and deeper teeth/scallops on the safety bar compared to the modern 37c. The cap is smooth compared to the modern 37c that has mild scallops on the cap. It also feels much better made and I'm guessing it's probably brass rather than Zamac like the modern 37c. The threads on the stud are so much better made compared to the threads on a modern Merkur
Thanks in advance for any clues about what era the different styles might be from.
Two piece - captured tightening knob and cap with long stud (i.e a modern 34c or 37c)
Three piece - plate still connected to handle and cap still has long stud but tightening knob separate from handle
Three piece - plate is separate, cap has a short stud and handle is one piece.
I have a vintage Pomco that is that last type with a one piece handle, separate plate and cap with short stud.
I'd like to know more about my vintage Pomco. What era it is from? (30's? 40's? 50's?) It has a bit different geometry and deeper teeth/scallops on the safety bar compared to the modern 37c. The cap is smooth compared to the modern 37c that has mild scallops on the cap. It also feels much better made and I'm guessing it's probably brass rather than Zamac like the modern 37c. The threads on the stud are so much better made compared to the threads on a modern Merkur
Thanks in advance for any clues about what era the different styles might be from.