You’re listening to Wet Shaving Talk powered by Sharpologist.com where we’re dedicated to preserving the art and skill of classic shaving. I’m your host Joe Borrelli and today is May 8th,2024.
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Today on the Show:
May Is Single Edge Razor Month !!
How it Started: The First SE Razor Lather Catcher
Shovel Heads. How you can use them
Not All Blades are Created Equal. How to Choose the Right Blades
Gillette Double Ring ebay NOS
May Is Dedication to Single Edge Safety Razors
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The First SE Razor Star Shaving Kampfe Bros
The Kampfe Bros, are credited with the first removable blade safety razor. As barbers, they were dedicated to creating an easier way to shave that was safer. In 1875 they patented a safety razor with a fixed blade, but continued to innovate. In 1880 they introduced the Star Razor as seen in the image.
These razors had a hollow ground blade which required honing/stropping. By 1890 they introduced a handle where the blade could be removed and stropped like a straight razor.
Today there are several groups that use these razors, and even a vendor that created an adapter to use regular SE blades:
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Innovated from the original lather catcher design, these razors were in production for over 50 years. GEM, Star Shaving, Everready were the three major brands and
______________________________________________________________________________Not All Blades are Created Equal. How to Choose the Right Blades
When choosing blades for these razors, please buy from a reputable vendor. Although they look like the same razors you would see at Home Depot, they are not. Using inferior blades can create a horrible experience.
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Gillette Double Ring ebay NOS
A beautiful piece from a well- known collector.
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