The tang is marked “Our Leader” in ornate script on one side, and “JAS. B. Barry Co. Chicago ILL’S Made in Germany” on the other. 5/8 square tip with muted point, double shoulder, 2 ¾ inch long blade. Celluloid wood grain scales. The end was broken off the scales while it was being shipped to me, so after the shipping refund, this is a $5 dollar razor. Just did 10 strokes on the pasted strop, and this thing is cutting arm hairs away from the skin. I put it on the skin, and have a spot of BBS on my left arm. First picture is as it arrived, and shows the broken scale. Other pictures are after some very light cleaning with Barkeeper’s Friend. I got a loupe, so was looking at the edge, and I can see some small chips. I think this might be a good one to see if I can polish out on my natural stones, after some more clean up. (I need to learn to do this myself, since so many razors keep following me home.) I haven’t been able to find anything on this brand of razors. Only found one thread on another site, and Google is just sending me to Ebay. Any information would be appreciated.
The Chicago address is most likely a Hardware store or a Barber Supply house Many of this "Store" brands were made by ERN, Kholler, Boker, even Puma I first reaction to the Lines, Name, and Scales makes me think ERN but that is just an educated WAG
My vote would be Engels also. Since the scales are broken it is a perfect opportunity to take it apart and clean it up good ( especially under the hinge) and get some new shoes for it. It will likely shave with the best of them
