The razor that came in from the cold

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Latherette, Jul 2, 2014.

  1. Latherette

    Latherette Active Member

    Hi all,

    My Bulgarian mother-in-law was so kind to let me have two items from her ancestors: A straight razor and a Safety Razor.

    The kind people at the straight forum has already provided me information on the straight. But I have a really good challenge for you guys at the safety razor forum:

    What do you know about this razor? It has absolutely nothing to identify it by - no stamps anywhere.

    Can you help me?

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    PS: My guess is that it was manufactured somewhere between the 40's and 50's - but feel free to correct me :)
     
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  2. Dusan

    Dusan Active Member

    No info from me, but it would be nice if you could provide more pics, from side, blade gap, taken apart, etc..
     
  3. PatrickA51

    PatrickA51 Well-Known Member

    Congrats. Looks to be in fairly decent shape.
     
  4. Latherette

    Latherette Active Member

    Cleaned it up and shaved with it this morning. Very nice shave - aggressiveness seems much like the de89. Blade alignment is a bit hard as there is a fair bit of play when assembling the razor.

    I have included a couple of pictures of the disassembled razor.

    PS: there is a hole through the handle right at the balance-point. Any idea what it might be for?

    PPS: I know it can get cleaner, but I don't have my ultrasonic cleaner with me :)

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  5. TitanTTB

    TitanTTB Well-Known Member

    I once had a vintage German travel razor that had a similar head but the handle was different.
    Anyway it looks great congratulations.
     
  6. Latherette

    Latherette Active Member

    German sounds like a good bet - I will try to follow that trace.

    BR
    Thomas
     

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