Wilkinson Empire, RAD strikes again!

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Bondage007, Jun 25, 2015.

  1. Bondage007

    Bondage007 Active Member

    Hello,

    Latest addition to collection. I love adjustables so it made sense.
    Can this razor use standard single edge blades with spine removed?
    Does anyone have a template?

    Cheers
    John

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  2. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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  3. Bondage007

    Bondage007 Active Member

    For some reason iPad gives me a hard time attaching images?
     
  4. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Beautiful. I found this on another forum:
    i use a standard SE blade by removing the spine and snipping a bit off each corner. Same mod for certain Valet razors.
    Awesome razor, one of my favourites to shave with.​
     
  5. Bondage007

    Bondage007 Active Member

    Thank you. I'm going to try these blades I got from McMaster Carr (3962A48).
    They are a three facet angle blade made of stainless. They have the same angle as my Gems. I checked under high mag to confirm.
    Looks like Gem makes them but not sure.

    Cheers
    John

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  6. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Feather makes a blade that works in some of the Valet razors. Might want to look into that.
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  7. Bondage007

    Bondage007 Active Member

    I actually have some. Will try when razor arrives. It could take a week or two, it's coming from across the pond.

    Cheers
    John
     
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  8. ischiapp

    ischiapp New Product Bloodhound

    After a long time, today I used my Wilkinson Sword 7 Day Set Empire.

    First step ... on the stones.
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    Then on my face ... in SOTD.
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  9. romsitsa

    romsitsa Well-Known Member

    Converting GEM type blades is pretty straightforward, but the result is far from decent, the blade will flex.
    A better solution is making a jig and use it with a Personna injector.
     
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  10. Rob72

    Rob72 Member

    I would pass on the craft/stripper blade, and grab a pack of SE blades at Walgreens or CVS, if nothing else. Gem PTFE coated are pretty much the standard.

    Craft blades generally have a different bevel set, and will generally give a very "different" shave than the Gems.

    A pair of flat nosed jewelers' pliers from Hobby Lobby or Michael's are your best friend for the despining and edge breaking. If you use the online 40% coupon, they're ~$5. Snap the upper corners of the blade off at a 45 degree angle, about 3mm in from the tip.
     
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