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Nah, just curious. Thanks though!

 

From the head style it looks based off the Gillette Old Style. Though unmarked versions...I'm at a loss to guess what it would be.

 

My favorite safety razor lately is a 1912 with an Astra DE blade (i cut the side flaps).
http://i.imgur.com/xAuQj4C.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/PpsZlme.jpg

I get at least 4 great shaves from one edge. In my opinion it is because the blade angle is just right.

 

For what it's worth, when I started DE, I got 2, maybe 3 shaves from a blade then it was out.

Now, same blades, I can get 5-7 before it starts to show age.

Technique plays a huge part to blade life, that I'm sure of.

Still haven't tried my Star SE. It's in my drawer, loaded and ready with a GEM blade.

I haven't shaved much with my Old Type, but my Merkur Old Type replica, I can't notice any difference in blade life there vs. any other DE I have.

 

Do you use both edges ?