Vintage razors that use proprietary blades

I discovered shavettes are a great start and a middle ground alternative to getting started

 

Thank You for sending me the Christy blade.

 

If I had some old, tired, dull, and useless blades, I would make replacements available for those who need them for personal use

 

Besides the "Cool Factor", learning to use a Straight Razor was more of a self imposed challenge. If my ancestors could use them, and others now can use and master them, then so can I. Once learned, I found that a properly stropped Straight Razor can deliver a better shave than anything else. I know, because I've tried about everything out there, except some of the newest DE razors. That said, these modern DE razors aren't shaving any different than the vintage DE razors are. Same dimensions, same modern blades.
I do use DE razors, for convenience factors, and I like to try different blades.

 

Wilkinson Sword autostrop
Nymph (smaller DE blades for - I guess - ladies)
Valet Autostrop

 

Do you mean Wilkinson Sword Empire razors?

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I could be wrong, but wouldn't today's DE blade fit the same razor as the blade @brit showed?

 

Kewtie made a teeny tiny razor marketed for ladies.

 

myself included.

 

yes they fit just fine.but the 3 hole blades don't fit the later 1930 up gillettes.the original 3 hole blades are alot thicker,and the shave tolerances show that as well when modern blades are used in them.

 

The Nymph was one I was looking for however couldn’t remember the name. Thank You

 

Does anyone have a picture of the razor that uses the 3 hole variant ? Was it a typical 3 piece razor or an adjustable. I’m not a collector and therefore lack the knowledge of which ones are desirable. I really appreciate all the feedback everyone has shared

 

The great thing about straight razors and shavettes is they shave beautifully regardless of the growth. No clippers needed ! Once the technique is mastered, it’s the only razor you will ever need.

 

True, but I only addressed the question @ShaversRUs posed in post #27. The razor that the 3-hole blade was used with could be used with modern DE blades.

Going in the other direction, as you say, it wouldn't work. Even if the holes lined up, the thicker, older blade couldn't bend enough to use in a DE89, for example.

 

What about Enders razors? Do any of their models take modern blades?

 

If you use an adapter the enders will use injector blades ..

 

thanks -- where do you get the adapters?

 

Thank you.

Thank you. I was wondering if the blade sits flat or is flexed by the head/cap. I have heard the 3 hole variant sits better and prevents most blade movement or irregularities