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    Default Big Ben Open Comb Saftey Razor

    Hey guys! Found this in a vintage clothing store today along with some other goodies (See my I think my RAD got the better of me this month thread).

    How old is the beauty?

    It appears the teeth on one side are acctually shorter than the other? Intentional or just from damage? Got 1 wonky tooth but nothing too bad.







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    Just tried it with a couple of blades and tried to move the blade to reveal the teeth evenly but it appears the teeth are infact different lengths
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    That's pretty nice. The handle reminds me of the FaTip Piccolo.

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    Looks great, let us know how it shaves :o)
    Im just having fun :o)

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    I think the razor you have was designed with the two sides to allow for a mild/aggressive choice. Nice find. Your end tooth on one side is bent, but if it does not get in the way you could leave it alone. If you do want to straighten it, I have had some luck by very carefully using a jeweler's needle nosed pliers to grab an errant tooth with the ends of the pliers taped to prevent scratching.
    Richard- owner Tradere Razors- where tradition meets today, www.tradererazors.com ,proudly made in the United State of America.

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    Has a shave with it!

    Awesome shave!
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    Very nice looking razor.
    If it were mine, I wouldn't try to bend the errant tooth back into place. Metal gets stressed when bent, you might be successful, or you might break the tooth off, no way to tell. Think of it as a distinguishing characteristic.

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    nice find man reminds me a little of the 1904
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