Does anyone make an SE blade for shaving that doesn't have notches?
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I'm not sure, but without the notches it wouldn't work in a Micromatic.
Not any more, that I'm aware of. All blades were made that way in the early days of SE razors.
It is possible to find some of these in NOS condition and hone them into shaving condition.
--Bob
It is possible to find some of these in NOS condition and hone them into shaving condition.
--Bob
Like this one, which is NOT for shaving.
Apparently those guys do. Why would you want one to load in your SE razors? Especially as troy pointed out - it won't fit in a Micromatic.
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I found that for the Shovelheads, those tabs are just guides to make sure the blade seats in the end tabs properly. The things that are securing the blade are those two little dimples outside of the Ever-Ready and the rivets and spring on the back of the head. Never had a problem with the blade not being secure once the head closes.
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Quien sabe?
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Thanks @gvw755
I haven't had any trouble with my shovelhead either, just seems like the tabs would hold the blade more securely if the blade didn't have slots.
If the blade isn't held firmly against the stops there is likely an issue with the spring underneath the cap. I've seen this on a few 1924's, also 1914's.
--Bob
I noticed that too. The side-tabs seem to be guides and not securing arms of any sort, as the securing and gripping are at the front and back of the closed head. Off-the-shelf Gem, Treet, and PAL blades, if they are they type made for shaving, work fine.
Ted Pella catalog #121-12 is an no notch carbon steel blade with a steel back instead of the more common aluminum. The catalog doesn't say if it is a 2 facet (never recommended for shaving) or a 3 facet blade. If it is a 3 facet blade, perhaps it is worth a try?
Even if it is a 3 facet blade it is not necessarily suitable for shaving. The blued PAL blades sold by Ted Pella have a 3 facet edge and I can tell you from personal experience that they are NOT suitable for shaving . . . unless you are a masochist.
--Bob
--Bob
Interesting note: without the notches my "Gold Company" razor would not work. Maybe the Gold Company's razors are the reason for the notches in the razor blades we use today?
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Now THAT is a cool razor!!!
Is there an ABC connection?
No, the handle is hollow with a spring.
TobyC I also have a College razor.
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