Although not their 1st design, the Frederick Herkenrath Company (originator of the German Apollo razors) did design and manufacture one of the first adjustable double edged razors. As part of my retrospective, here's some exterior images of this innovative design -- and (IMHO) incredibly attractive shaving implement.
The case is branded Ben Hur. The underside of the head is branded Apollo -- hard to get a clear image of it -- at least in this shoot.
Likely from the middle of the 1930s. And this razor still looks like new -- remarkably well preserved!
Next shoot will display the interior and I'll try to get a better series displaying the 2 different brand names. This is something others have also seen with a variety of these Apollo razors -- they used parts from the Ben Hur and Apollo brands interchangeably. As we've also seen with Gillettes.
The case is branded Ben Hur. The underside of the head is branded Apollo -- hard to get a clear image of it -- at least in this shoot.
Likely from the middle of the 1930s. And this razor still looks like new -- remarkably well preserved!
Next shoot will display the interior and I'll try to get a better series displaying the 2 different brand names. This is something others have also seen with a variety of these Apollo razors -- they used parts from the Ben Hur and Apollo brands interchangeably. As we've also seen with Gillettes.
