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...simple and non-expensive safety razor - a 1934 patent
If you're using a cartridge razor today, you know that the real cost is not in the razor, but in buying the replacements cartridges. In the same way, and for the same reasons, the real cost of using a...
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My first shave with the ATT G1 Gem style
I just got this nice razor from ATT. It’s their modern version of a Gem type razor. Model ATT G1. It’s a real beauty and shaves really nice. First off I have to say putting it together for use is a bit...
View ArticleSchick Injector Durability Question
I have been down and came out of the rabbit holes of DE and SE and recently discovered the magical smoothness of a Shick Type O Clone which no other razor in the 60+ I have tried can compare to and has...
View ArticleDifferences in Schick Injector heads
Can anyone confirm starting with the "I" model if there are any major differences in the head styles and shaving characteristics among the different models from "I" up to the final "O" versions? To my...
View ArticleOneBlade Genesis V1 or V2
Bought a Genesis, serial ob-1963. Is this V1 or V2? Can someone help me out?
View ArticleA Rocnel and Asylum Collaboration
I am excited to announce that Rocnel and Asylum Shave Works are collaborating on an updated Asylum Rx Artist Club razor. The new razor will be a limited edition and, each razor will be serialized (1 to...
View Articlewould there be any interest in a razor swap?
seeing the post from a while ago about the king cobra tour with ravi and michael brought back some good memories. Would anyone want to start up a trade circle? Keep for a week or so and pass on? If so...
View ArticleVideo Showing Production of Asylum/Rocnel Rx
Here is a quick and dirty video showing the production of Asylum Rx prototypes. Murat of Rocnel razors is using a 5 Axis CNC machine to make the updated and improved version of the Rx.
View ArticleInjector blades
I have a E2 and been just using the blades in the yellow pack. Are these the best that’s out or is some of vintage ones off the internet better?
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Help/tips for fixing G1 Injector
Hi everyone, I just bought a Schick Injector G1 and it looks to be in good shape. I noticed a little rattle but it seemed ok so I tried shaving with it. I managed the shave but unfortunately the spring...
View ArticleCompare the ATT G1 to the Blackland Sabre
Has anyone tried both the ATT G1 razor and the Backland Sabre? How do they compare? I know they are both considered to be mild razors but does one feel more aggressive than the other?
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Schick Injector
Hi all I just pick this up on ebay Eversharp Schick Injector I was wondering if you guys have some info on it and is it any good as a razor? I have never owned an injector Also can someone give me a...
View ArticleNew SE Razors
Guys, there are several new DE razors that just came out or are coming out. What is going on with SE razors? I'm not hearing any chatter about any new SE or Gem razors. Anything that I am missing?...
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Thomas E McDermott's spring-loaded and adjustable "twist to open" razor
/Edit: earlier patent found, see further down in the thread Quote:Be it known that I, Thomas E McDermott, a citizen of the United States, residing at Somerville, in the county of Middleand State of...
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Supply Razor Version 2.0
Has anyone noticed that the finish on their Version 2.0 has some machining flaws. I have a Matte and Polished version that are suppose to be both Version 2.0 but as you can tell from the pic's there...
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RazoRock Eco (SHaDE)
Thanks to my friend Gian Paolo (GPC@ilRasoio), yesterday I had this razor to test. Today first contact with RazoRock Eco (Single Edge Half DE, SHaDE). Two details have left me puzzled: 1. the blade...
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Occam's HIRAM Commander SE
Hi there! I think, although a long time member, this is my first post here. Over the past years, I was long looking for a new manufactured SE razor, as the only pieces that I have they're probably...
View ArticleShick vintage E2 repair
After searching for a while, I finally found a very nice looking E2. Unfortunately, It shaves like Satan's pitchfork. From what I can determine the lower half of the head is bent causing one side of...
View ArticleGeneral V2 or Vector?
Hello everyone. I have been thinking about these 2 razors a lot these days. Need to pick only one. I didn't see a comparing post on these razors so started a one. Just in case, if I have missed one,...
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Morton G Bunnell and the patent for a Gillette Single Edge safety razor
Morton G Bunnell had quite a few patents to his name, but only two razors - and only one of those got assigned to Gillette Co at some point. I think it's a quite interesting patent, for several...
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