1938 kbc razor

[martin griffin]

anyone know what blades to use for this razor!

 

[ajkel64]

Any chance of a photo or two of this interesting sounding razor?

 

[martin griffin]

 

[Cepasaccus]

Any?

 

[martin griffin]

Any chance of a photo or two of this interesting sounding razor?

there are some photos posted of razor

 

[ajkel64]

Thanks for the photos. If a normal DE blade will not fit it, it may be a razor that takes proprietary blades. You might have to modify a normal blade to fit. I am hoping that some other members will have more information for you. It is a very nice looking razor.

 

[EclipseRedRing]

Very nice, it looks a little like the Leresche #77 which is pretty rare. Unless the pins are an awkward distance apart it should be simple to modify a modify DE blade to fit. Sometimes, like with a Myatt Daymark for example, you simply need to tighten the handle firmly to the topcap the force the blade to fit; I have done this many times and it works well. Don't overdo it though so as not to crack the handle.

 

[martin griffin]

Very nice, it looks a little like the Leresche #77 which is pretty rare. Unless the pins are an awkward distance apart it should be simple to modify a modify DE blade to fit. Sometimes, like with a Myatt Daymark for example, you simply need to tighten the handle firmly to the topcap the force the blade to fit; I have done this many times and it works well. Don't overdo it though so as not to crack the handle.

thanks richard, will try that.

 

[Salty O'Rourke]

I don't get why a standard blade won't fit - Kirby Beard razors were made for them by Leresche, who as far as I know only used Gillette-style blades. I hope you can make it work - Phoenix Artisan makes a clone of that razor and it's quite efficient.

Look here for a wealth of info on Kirby Beard & Co.

 

[martin griffin]

I don't get why a standard blade won't fit - Kirby Beard razors were made for them by Leresche, who as far as I know only used Gillette-style blades. I hope you can make it work - Phoenix Artisan makes a clone of that razor and it's quite efficient.

Look here for a wealth of info on Kirby Beard & Co.

thanks for the info much appreciated.

 

[martin griffin]

Thanks for the photos. If a normal DE blade will not fit it, it may be a razor that takes proprietary blades. You might have to modify a normal blade to fit. I am hoping that some other members will have more information for you. It is a very nice looking razor.

thank for your reply, and kind words.

 

[EclipseRedRing]

I don't get why a standard blade won't fit - Kirby Beard razors were made for them by Leresche, who as far as I know only used Gillette-style blades. I hope you can make it work - Phoenix Artisan makes a clone of that razor and it's quite efficient.

Look here for a wealth of info on Kirby Beard & Co.

That is a superb thread, the first post is one of the most informative and interesting I have seen. Thank you.

 

[martin griffin]

Any?

thanks bud.