Can anyone identify this razor?

[mark_mw]

I just acquired as part of a group a 3 piece, open comb razor. It has a hexagonal handle and is made of plated brass - aside from the handle shape, a lot like the early Gillette. On the head baseplate it is stamped "Frabe" and "MADE IN AUSTRIA". Has anyone on B&B seen one like this?

 

[timmy]

Does it look like the razor in this thread http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=98034&highlight=Gillette+Clone

 

[mark_mw]

It is a little fancier with the handle end made into a hex-sided "ball" and it uses 2 round studs to secure the blade. With the open comb, it probably has a similar orgin to the ones in the thread...a great compact stash razor for the glove compartment! Thanks...

 

[r0ckrat]

Sounds like a Star razor. American Safety Razor Co. made a Gillette clone that was a cross between Old Type and Tech. Like the picture attached?

 

[mark_mw]

The handle is straight hex stock - not fluted. There is the "hex ball" and at one end and a smooth coke bottle waist 5/8 long under the head - which does have the same blade locating pins.