Darwin Ladys DE razor or moustache razor ?

[dazler007]

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purchased 3 Jan 2016 from an antiques fair for the princely sum of £10 English pounds , i don't know if its a lady's or moustache razor,does anyone know how you tell the difference ?
Haven't cleaned it up yet , will post more pics when sparkling.

 

[Feather-man]

If I had one I think I would stare at it for a good long while.

 

[dazler007]

Why are they so Rare ? I know absolutely nothing about them

 

[Chronarch]

They are not very common. I believe it's a lady's razor and unfortunately not as popular as the men's version, which can sometimes break into the four figure range. Check out this thread for much more info on all things Darwin.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/241207-Attention-Darwin-Razor-Owners?highlight=Darwin

 

[dazler007]

many thanks

 

[bakerbarber]

I hate to be "that guy" but, I'm pretty sure the little symmetric DE razors of that size and shape are usually for corn and callous removal.

A proper mustache razor takes a blade with a more triangle shape being only sharp on one end.

Ladies razors of the era generally had smaller, sometimes shorter handles. They usually either accepted normal double edge razor blades or were miniature DE type models that took proprietary blades. Not including the odd round circular models, most safety razors intended for shaving unwanted hair, for men or women, were either of the single or double edge variety. Where the double edged models of that intention usually were of the size commonly associated with Gillette's double edged blades.

I think you have a corn razor. A very very beautiful one!!

I am by no means an expert though and would be happy to be shown otherwise . Especially in this case.

 

[Intrigued]

That is the Ladies Darwin called the Bijou. To the best of my knowledge Darwin never made a corn razor.



Darwins from left to right - Mustache, Bijou, De-Luxe

 

[Feather-man]

Wow, three Darwins. Gorgeous razors all.

 

[BSAGuy]

Very cool.

 

[Line_Bore]

I know nothing about Darwin razors, but that is a beautiful piece. Good find!

Disclosure; I admit I read the title quickly and just HAD to see what lady's moustache razor looked like. 😮