Good Humour

[gearchow]

Got this a few weeks ago







It gave an acceptable shave, like a Tech maybe. According to the Compendium, mid 30s?

-jim

 

[nuclearblast]

Yup, some info here:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/148641-Help-identifying-my-latest-finds

From Waits compendium:

Good Humor
Prybrands, Inc. 36th St. & 47th Ave. Long Island City, NY. TM first used 23 Aug 1932 For razors and razor blades.

Good Humor Blades
JC Penney Company 330 W 34th St. New York, NY. TM first used 8 Mar. 1933 for razor blades, razors, and razor stropping machines. TM filed 23 Mar 1933. "Keep the World Smiling" Gillette-type, metal cap with two studs and screw, plastic (various colors, e.g. black, yellow, and pink) comb guard and tapered hex handle, cardboard box. Also all-metal versions.

NonBetter
Mfr. unidentified. USA Gillette type, three-piece, silver? plated, cap has threaded through-hole for handle, comb guard marked NONBETTER / SAFETY RAZOR/ PATENT PENDING. Straight hollow handle with two narrow and one wide knurled bands, screw at neck end.

And I found this black one with golden cap:



The same site also says they made this metal version too:



Cool score.

 

[BSAGuy]

That's cool.

 

[pjgh]

Indeed! Good score ...

I absolutely agree it is a smooth shave, perhaps down to the thickness of the baseplate and the bakelite?

Mine: