fergie
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Post by fergie on Jun 14, 2015 6:11:23 GMT -6
Hi Paul,
I Have seen these handles before on a 1912 on an identical Strop Set and a Couple of individual ones on EBay France.... At first I thought they were Frankenstein Razors, but the more that's coming to the surface it would appear not...
I really like my Star 1914 and I have never had a shave with it without a Shimmed Blade.... They are indeed milder than the Ever Ready 1914, but they are really excellent shaving tools....With the Shim and Wider blade gap I have no problems getting under my nose....
Mind you, I have a Dainty Nose......
Billy
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RocketMan
Gem Star
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Post by RocketMan on Jun 14, 2015 14:22:46 GMT -6
Your post has give me a different appreciation for this razor. I hadn't thought through the 'test outfit' designation before. And coupled with your lidless 1914 comparison, which in fact it pretty much is, this razor puts a certain frankness to the idea of a frame merely being a place to hang a blade. The blade itself is so obviously the center of action. Very bare bones, very alluring. A convertible top and high sporty appeal!
I find modern SE blades, at least one or two of them, to give a 'comfy and familiar' and a very adequate shave. I like them. And this razor really gives a simple edge presentation with a more than adequate/comfortable safety bar. All one needs do is tune the blade edge and drive with this one.
Kind of a 'ragtop' razor this. I think I have one and will see if I can find it and give it a go.
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