Rocnel Adjustable Sailor. Robust and all business....
This Gents is a whopper of an adjustable from Rocnel. The new Sailor series which I believe is the 3rd one since the first release. Completely different that looks more robust and angular. I haven't...
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Machined stainless steel H&S NO75
My aluminum base plate N075 is easily in my top two, if not my best DE razor. I had previously purchased the polished stainless steel version, but I found it to be slightly more aggressive in face feel...
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Ralph E Thompson's 1929 offset razor patent
Ralph E Thompson have quite a few razor related patents to his name, most of them assigned to Gillette Company... and one of them caught my eye. As the patent text says: Quote:I have discovered that...
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Meyer Eugen's skin-stretching razor
Razors shave better over stretched skin, which is why most of us do a bit of facial contortions as we have our moment of daily Zen. Meyer Eugen, of Wurttemherg in Germany, had other ideas on how to...
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Tatara Masamune Nodachi DE Passaround Review - A Notable Evolution of the...
This is my second exposure to offerings from Tatara; the appropriately named Masamune Nodachi DE razor with the Nodachi SB and original Masamune OC baseplate to serve as basis for comparison....
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How did the Parker Semi-slant work out?
Hi everyone, my first post in a while due to life stuff, but here we go... I'm curious to what became of the Parker Semi-slant 55SL. It got some attention and positive reviews when it was released at...
View Article"New" Gillette Heritage DE Razor
Hi folks! Any thoughts, good or bad, about this razor being released Nov 1 on Amazon? I have no link, but it's easy to find.
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Ralph E Thompson's one-hole razor blade patent
Another one of Mr Thompson's patents assigned to Gillette Co, this one dates from 1929 and highlights Gillette's attempts to make a better blade than the original three hole design - a search that...
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Yates Precision Manufacturing Razor
There is a new Artisan razor made in Pennsylvania by Jacob Yates, Model 921-M. It is made from 316 SS and can be ordered in a washed, polished or PVD finish. It also has a Dual comb hybrid baseplate...
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Homelikeshaving CT⭐PT (START) Razor
Nice piece of kit. Just got it delivered today from Russia. My first ever Russian made razor and really looking forward to putting this one through its paces.
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A Very Good Mid-Aggressive $30 DE Razor
It's called the CS Satin Black .93 DE Shave Razor, and can be purchased on Etsy. It's a very efficient blade forward variation of the Bevel Razor. Dimensions are: Blade gap: 0.93mm, Blade exposure:...
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Personna Vintage Razor in Red Case
I almost didn't buy this little Personna. I kept seeing it at a market, but I caved today and purchased it for a mere $7US ($10 Australian). The case is ok, but flimsy build (thin plastic) with a...
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The Masterpiece Safety Razor. Reg. "BEST OF ALL". "German Make"
Well, I'm not so sure it IS the best of all, but I picked this up at a market this morning. A curiosity. Box is terrific, and the razor was inside, most surprisingly. There is not stamp on the razor,...
View ArticleCarbon Handle on Wolfman?
Can anyone confirm definitively whether or not a Carbon R2 handle can be used on a Wolfman WR2?
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Monarch Razor Set, OC, British Made, Gold Plated, Mint, c1938
This turned up today out in the wild: all intact, mint (unused) and the razor was still wrapped in the (old, cracked) cellophane. I could find no information on this razor, but I read somewhere that it...
View ArticleColonial Silversmith
I have no connection to Kirk and Kyle Evans of Colonial Razor other than as a happy customer. I do live about 35 miles down the road from Birdsboro and recently took delivery of my own Silversmith...
View ArticleColonial Silversmith Review
Just wanted to post my review of the Silversmith. One of the issues I have with any razor, being in my seventies, is how well it does with ‘old man’ neck. As we age, our skin thins and wrinkles,...
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Help with ID - Vintage Feather Travel Razor
I am assisting a friend and fellow wetshaver with the identification and dating of a Feather Travel razor that he recently acquired. See photos below - I can provide in higher resolution if needed. It...
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Rex Safety Razor, British Made, Bakelite Container, c.1940?
A beautiful set found in the wild a couple of days ago. I put in the tuck of razors, to set it off. Original hex handle, but unsure of the head and base plate. Could be right? References oblique. Very...
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