Valet Auto Strop Razor

Picked this bad boy up today at the antique shop

But I have no idea about these razors. Any help would be appreciated
Like how to change the blade and what kind of blades it takes. And if anyone has an valet auto Strop in working order that you want to get rid of then let me know

 

does the head opens up? maybe that way we can see what sort of blades it uses

 

Can't figure out how to remove the blade

 

how about the wheel that sticks out from the side that looks like it has gears on it? maybe try turn it and see what happens?

 

No that is part of the Strop mechanism

 

I have seen pictures somewhere around the forum from similar razor like that, im sure someone knows

 

Agreed

 

yup ummmm, just reached 25 posts, talk to the hand lol

 

Yes you did haha

 

just messing around, looks like the dude above got the solution for ya

 

Thanks!

 

You can use a GEM SE blade if you take the spine off and break off the corners. It is much better to get Feather SE blades. Get the stainless, not the carbon blades. I got two last January.
http://jrshaving.blogspot.com/2016/01/auto-strop-clean-up.html

 

Thanks friend! Do the feathers need to be modified?

 

Also, do you know of a Strop that works with these razors?

 

The feathers do not need to be modified. They are similar thickness to the old valet blades so they will be fitting rather snug in the one you own.

A few words of caution, the feather SE blades make the DE ones look dull, so please be careful, also DO NOT STROP THEM! Carbon steel blades need stropping, not stainless steel feather blades. They come with special coatings and stropping will destroy the blade.

 

I should note I am talking strictly for the feather SE blades. They are the ones I use for my autostrop.

 

Forget about strops unless you just want one to complete the set. I think you can find strops on eBay. Stropping stainless blades is a waste of time. The carbon blades I am told are junk. I got a good shave with a modified GEM, but the Feathers work great without any modifications.

Edit: I have a tuck of the carbon blades I have not opened and don't intend on using. They cost me $9.80 for ten blades. PM me if you would like to take them off my hands for a good price.