Modern Razors - Serial Numbers?

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Sean Coughlin, Dec 20, 2019.

  1. Sean Coughlin

    Sean Coughlin Well-Known Member

    Hey all,

    I'm excited to be a first time dad in May 2020. We're having a little boy & I thought it would be really great to find him a razor that was a "birth year" or "birth month/year" razor that I could give him as a birthday present when he turns 15 or so.

    What modern manufacturers are using serial numbers? Obviously I won't be buying for a little while - just wanted to do some initial research. Thanks in advance!
     
    Sean Coughlin, Dec 20, 2019
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  2. flash75

    flash75 Member

    Rex Ambassador. Rex uses Gillette Date codes.

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    flash75, Dec 20, 2019
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  3. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Congratulations!!!
    Along with the Ambassador, Razor Emporium also uses the Gillette date codes on the Envoy.
     
    jluc, Dec 20, 2019
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  4. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    RazoRock serializes their stainless steel razors. Though I don't think you can use the serial number to determine when it was manufactured. Though it might be worth an email to Joe at Italian Barber. I believe the Blackland Tradere razors will be serialized when they are released as well.

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  5. BBS

    BBS Well-Known Member

    You could buy one and request to have it custom etched from one of the manufacturers.
     
    BBS, Dec 20, 2019
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  6. ugadawg

    ugadawg Well-Known Member

    Above The Tie used to put the year on their razors, but not the month. I’m not sure if they still do or not.
     
    ugadawg, Dec 22, 2019
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