Can anyone tell me about this razor

I just bought a new straight razor today (see pictures), I've had no luck finding any info about it online so I was wondering if anyone on here could tell me about it (year of production, quality of razor, value etc.)


It says Chromic Tested XX on the handle and on the blade it says W.R Case & Sons Bradford P.A Made in U.S.A on one side and Chromic Tested & Our Best Razor on the other side.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Probably made around early quarter of 20th century, with a third pin it was likely fancy but it looks like a standard 5/8 square point in nice condition.

"Chromic" suggests to me that it may be stainless steel, but no promises. WR Case imported a LOT of razors.

In any case, looks to be in stellar condition. Nice blade.

I don't think it's kosher here to ask for valuations of things, check the rules.

global_dev said:

Probably made around early quarter of 20th century, with a third pin it was likely fancy but it looks like a standard 5/8 square point in nice condition.

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The writing on the blade looks to be laser engraved, would it still be that old?

SliceOfLife said:

"Chromic" suggests to me that it may be stainless steel, but no promises. WR Case imported a LOT of razors.

In any case, looks to be in stellar condition. Nice blade.

I don't think it's kosher here to ask for valuations of things, check the rules.

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Ahh sorry I did not see any rules. Thank you for your input. This is my first straight and I'm looking forward to trying it out

If the steel is anything like the steel on the green lizard blade I have, you have something to look forward to.

Be sure to get it honed to shave ready condition first

From Goins Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings:

'If marked: W.R. Case & Sons Bradford, PA (on the back of the tan), c 1920-1955'
'Markings on the front of the tang include: Real Red Point, Adoration, Case's Ace...[several more]... Chromic Tested XX... [several more]'

All told, Goin's lists ~30 razor names/markings used by Case & Sons between 1920-1955 with Chromic Tested XX being one of them.

(Red Imp is another and I know quite a few people on the forum love the shaves they get from them, so, once it's honed, you should get some great shaves from it.)

PPhillips said:

The writing on the blade looks to be laser engraved, would it still be that old?

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Based on malacoda's info, it looks kind of close maybe 10-20 years off. But i don't think it's laser engraved which would mean in the 60s-70s.

Not laser engraved. How about photo-etched?

Where are you located? have you found someone to hone it yet?

No I haven't found someone to hone it yet and I am located in Saskatchewan

You can send it to me if you like. I'm in Nova Scotia but I'll hone it as long as you pay shipping both directions

I can tell you it's nice. I can tell you congrats on the score.