English vintage razors

[Windigo]

England Laurel Razor

Hello, I want to know as much as possible about this shaver. I bought it in England. Years of production and how often they occur. Shaver for standard DE blades, not Laurel blades. I understand that a variation of the Gillette Old Type. Although somewhat tougher in work. Probably due to the...

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Hello, I have some vintage English razors, link to one of them is shown above. Also has a Gillette England patent. I am also interested in their varieties. Now at the auction, I have placed a bid on a miniature female Laurel with a miniature blade. Please name the models and brands of razors from which you can make a collection of British razors.

 

[Hannah's Dad]

This thread from my friend Peter (@Northstonehill ) will provide a good start for you.

23 different British Gillette Aristocrat sets - a partial historic overview and my collector’s journey (pics galore)

This thread was accidentally deleted so I repost in an updated version. Hope you like it. In March 2018 I acquired a gorgeous British made Gillette Aristocrat razor on the BST of another forum. I loved it from the get-go, for it’s amazing build quality, stunning barberpole looks, and of...

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[EclipseRedRing]

There are a lot of English razor brands, just off the top of my head - W.J. Myatt of Birmingham who made the Daymark amongst others, Darwin - very desiarable and expensive, Eclipse by James Neil of Sheffield, Velvet by Joseph Potter of Birmingham, 7 o'clock I think was an English maker before they were acquired by Gillette. There are many more, the Waits Safety Razor Compendium would probably be a good place to start.

 

[romsitsa]

Almost all big companies were present in England, then there were/are Wardonia, James Neil (Eclipse), Darwin, Wilkinson, Edwin Jagger, Joseph Porter (Velvet), Myatt, Wilde&Harte, Clemak, FC Cartledge (Knock Out) and many more. Not counting straight razor manufacturers of Sheffield.

 

[Windigo]

I bought such a razor despite the shabby condition. It is very similar to miniature women's, but for standard DE blades. Can anyone tell me what year it was made?