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Some shavinghistory: The Irving safety razor. Produced by the Irving Safety Razor Co, Torrington, Connecticut, second half of the 1920's, possibly longer? Patent applied for 1925, granted april 20, 1926, US Patent 1581694 according to Waits.
Plating on the grip has thinned somewhat, hence the lighter color. Interesting of course the shape, which is flat, except for a ring on one end. Turning this pulls the centerscrew on the head in, thus fixing head and handle. Also, holding the handle between thumb and middle part of pointingfinger holds the head in the right position.
The head ofcourse being the interesting part of this razor. Like the Crosscut SE, it is shaped as a paralellogram, meaning proprietary blades. Held correctly, the sides are vertical and you're holding an open comb diagonal razor.
Shape and size of the centerpost make it difficult fitting an ordinary DEblade, but not impossible. Having done so, you are tought again the meaning of shaving with no hurry, no pressure and the right angle. Miss one of these three and you're left with a lot of irritation, possible caused partly by the not quite fitting DEblade. Have those three right and it delivers an amazingly comfortable and very smooth shave.
Some shavinghistory: The Irving safety razor. Produced by the Irving Safety Razor Co, Torrington, Connecticut, second half of the 1920's, possibly longer? Patent applied for 1925, granted april 20, 1926, US Patent 1581694 according to Waits.
Plating on the grip has thinned somewhat, hence the lighter color. Interesting of course the shape, which is flat, except for a ring on one end. Turning this pulls the centerscrew on the head in, thus fixing head and handle. Also, holding the handle between thumb and middle part of pointingfinger holds the head in the right position.
The head ofcourse being the interesting part of this razor. Like the Crosscut SE, it is shaped as a paralellogram, meaning proprietary blades. Held correctly, the sides are vertical and you're holding an open comb diagonal razor.
Shape and size of the centerpost make it difficult fitting an ordinary DEblade, but not impossible. Having done so, you are tought again the meaning of shaving with no hurry, no pressure and the right angle. Miss one of these three and you're left with a lot of irritation, possible caused partly by the not quite fitting DEblade. Have those three right and it delivers an amazingly comfortable and very smooth shave.