The "Not Gillette" Vintage DE Thread

There's a guy on eBay selling those, he says they're made of Zamak, and it sure looks like some kind of zinc alloy.

Zamak was my first thought too, going by the appearance. But then they have lasted almost 70 years!

Oxford razor, made in England:
I bought this razor from a chap in France. I have very little information on it.
The handle screws into a small recess on the bottom plate.
I think it's a nice looking razor, and I would guess that it was probably made in the 1930's?
More information would be greatly appreciated!

It's a nice one, I saw it and hesitated in buying, but glad it appears here !

Nice razor - very similar to the Gillette old type, but I am in love with the shape of the ball end.

Different models and variants of Wizamet (Poland) razors.
There doesn't seem to have been any standardization of the colour of the cases. Like most things in Communist manufacturing, the line keep running with whatever materials were available at the time.

Junior


W5


W6 (smooth white handle)


W6 (grooved white handle)


W6 (grooved blue handle)

W10 (Slim adjustable clone)


W11 (Smooth handle)


W11 (grooved handle)

Very nice collection of Polish razors. Which one is your favorite?

Here's what arrived yesterday. Had been waiting for this parcel for some time now, it got delayed in customs -











When I did a google search for Perfecta, all it gave me was SE razors. So, does anyone have any more information on this DE one?

There are no markings on the razor of any kind, but the razor certainly "seems" like it belongs to the case. One of the blade boxes is missing, but otherwise the case is in pretty good shape.

Nice one ! I knew Perfecta made bakelite DEs, but this one seems to fit. I have seen this handle elsewhere, but I don't remember where... If it comes back I'll let you know ^^

I'm fascinated by all of the safety razor designs, craftsmanship and ingenuity from all over the world. So let's start a thread showing everyone pics of your rare and obscure razors.

Subscribing. I love obscure razors.

Maybe not obscure, but odd-balls. Stahly live blade, Strivel, Shake-Sharp. I lust for a Cooper Monobilt, but they seem to be out of my price range for now.

Lots of cool razors here

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...e-DE-Thread?highlight=the+non+gillette+thread

Just came across this on the bay. It's called a Neo Ras.

Oooh, oooh. I've got an old handle like that! Years ago I was told it was German. Looks like mine is a double ring version!

Shown here with a Merkur head.

Cornishman said:

Oxford razor, made in England:
I bought this razor from a chap in France. I have very little information on it.
The handle screws into a small recess on the bottom plate.
I think it's a nice looking razor, and I would guess that it was probably made in the 1930's?
More information would be greatly appreciated!
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How about this Lutz Slant... seen one of these before??

So far a no-name slant

Wow, those are really out there! Ever shave with them?

nuclearblast said:

Lots of cool razors here

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...e-DE-Thread?highlight=the+non+gillette+thread

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A big +1, check out that thread for some fantastic razors.