Ok, I've been around razors for quite some time but have never seen this one: it's a red tip with a "B" and an upside down "A" stamped in. No number. Odd. Also, it's got a faint blue line around it. Anyone know what I've got here?
Thanks. I've seen that before. The thing I don't get is usually they have a number + letter, not two numbers, and certainly not one upside down? Also the blue band threw me.Very helpful info here:
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The blue band could be something a simple as, the previous owner had a blue elastic band around it for some reason and it stained it.Thanks. I've seen that before. The thing I don't get is usually they have a number + letter, not two numbers, and certainly not one upside down? Also the blue band threw me.
I'd ask Achim (@mr-razor), he will hopefully be able to throw some light on the subject.... it's a red tip with a "B" and an upside down "A" stamped in. No number. Odd. Also, it's got a faint blue line around it. Anyone know what I've got here?