Does a Damaskeene have to say Damaskeene?

[FoamFace]

I bought a cased 1912 with the round head of a Damaskeene, but nowhere on the razor does it say "Use only with GEM Damaskeene blades". So, is it a Damaskeene or a junior in disguise?

 

[Haggises]

Pics!

No, seriously, pics!

Round head? My Damaskeene head is pretty flat.....

Pics!

 

[FoamFace]

I would if I could, but I don't know how. I'm new to forums in general, so if you could tell me or link me how to do it from an Ipad, it'd be greatly appreciated.

 

[Haggises]

In the Reply toolbar, Go to Insert Image and selct the "From Computer" tab. Then "Select Files" button - you should get some kind of Gallery option there from which you can select the photo.
Once selected, click on "Upload files" and voila.

In theory at least

 

[FoamFace]

Well, here it is.

 

[Haggises]

Nice pics!
Seems to be no engraving at all on the back - is that right?

Looks like a 1912 to me, but then I guess I probably wouldn't know the difference unless it had Damaskeene written inside....
They usually also have GEM Cutlery written on the back.

 

[FoamFace]

You're right, no engraving. I've compared it to my brass 1912, which has a more angular top plate. My resolution can't quite capture the difference between a normal 1912 and my mystery 1912, but the mystery 1912 has a definite curve to it. There is no engraving on the back, to confirm. If you have a "normal" 1912, do a side by side comparison and see what I mean. The Damaskeene should have a slight curve in the top plate, while the average 1912 has two distinct and straight sections of the top plate, as if someone took a piece of sheet metal and ground a bevel on the edge. If you look closely, you should also see this on your Damaskeene, but it will be a much smoother transition. I'll attempt a pic soon.

 

[FoamFace]

 

[dcobranchi]

There were several variants of the 1912. The curved and angular top plates among them. Yours is a standard 1912.

BTW, Damaskeenes often have round handles.

 

[FoamFace]

Ah. Thanks. I guess the hunt for the Damaskeene continues. Still a very nice razor, though. Thanks!

 

[TheVez2]

If it does not say "Use Damaskeene Blades", then it is not a Damaskeene. Most of the Damaskeenes you see have the curved head, but not all. Mine does not. And the 1912 heads are different from each other as well. I have some that are flat, and I have some that are curved. Of the ones that are curved, I have variation as well. I have two different levels of "curvy-ness".

 

[FoamFace]

Interesting. Thanks for the info.

 

[shavefreak]

 

[Dave Deluxe]

"Ah. Thanks. I guess the hunt for the Damaskeene continues. Still a very nice razor, though. Thanks!"


Others opinions will differ but I don't think the "Damaskeene" shaves are better in any significant way. The only difference I can tell is by the sound, they sound different. My advice is enjoy the one you have. It is among the best razors that can be had at any price.

 

[Redzone]

+1

"Ah. Thanks. I guess the hunt for the Damaskeene continues. Still a very nice razor, though. Thanks!"


Others opinions will differ but I don't think the "Damaskeene" shaves are better in any significant way. The only difference I can tell is by the sound, they sound different. My advice is enjoy the one you have. It is among the best razors that can be had at any price.

 

[TacticalPanda]

To be honest, I feel like my 1912 and my Damaskeene shave almost exactly the same. I also prefer the chain-link handle on my 1912. YMMV

 

[FoamFace]

I enjoy my 1912 a lot, but I had heard that Damaskeenes were better shavers somewhere and wanted to test out the theory.

 

[alex2363]

If it does not say "Use Damaskeene Blades", then it is not a Damaskeene. Most of the Damaskeenes you see have the curved head, but not all. Mine does not. And the 1912 heads are different from each other as well. I have some that are flat, and I have some that are curved. Of the ones that are curved, I have variation as well. I have two different levels of "curvy-ness".

True, it has to have those words on the razor to signify that particular model. Waits pics below.