Tried this razor today and it did cut close...Does have "Max." on the handle...only a few minor nicks on the chin. The spiral guard is also free spinning as well!
Henkles SE razor
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Tried this razor today and it did cut close...Does have "Max." on the handle...only a few minor nicks on the chin. The spiral guard is also free spinning as well!
The spiral guard is a really neat feature. Sorry to hear you had a few nicks, I suppose that is to be expected on the first try.
Very nice indeed.
That's a gorgeous razor! I haven't seen one before - are these common? I wouldn't mind hunting one down.
Since it was designed for wedge blades, be extra careful with a modern SE or you WILL get nicks
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Since it was designed for wedge blades, be extra careful with a modern SE or you WILL get nicks
Based on what I've read about the Star razor on B&B, I'm not so sure about that....the side blade holders are spring type - not fixed - and the small front blade stops do prevent forward motion, just like an old Ever-Ready lather catcher I have (which supposedly were never made for wedge blades).
It does truly live up to the "Max." stamping on the handle!
That is so sweet, very nice.
Kind regards,
Kind regards,
Nice razor. I bet you will get the hang of it soon and get passed the nicks and cuts.
Based on what I've read about the Star razor on B&B, I'm not so sure about that....the side blade holders are spring type - not fixed - and the small front blade stops do prevent forward motion, just like an old Ever-Ready lather catcher I have (which supposedly were never made for wedge blades).
It does truly live up to the "Max." stamping on the handle!
henckels safety razors were originally designed to be used for wedge blades. true as toast
Your a brave man Charlie Brown. I might have taken a pass on using this one.
that is gorgeous
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henckels safety razors were originally designed to be used for wedge blades. true as toast
A Star wedge blade is a perfect fit - but it doesn't project any more than a Gem SE - that spiral guard just doesn't provide much of a safety margin with either!
Think I'll go with a Fatboy tomorrow!
But the angle of a wedge blade is different than with a SE
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But the angle of a wedge blade is different than with a SE
I have access to an Optical Comparator at work - will do some measurement of various blade angles. The razor can be held differently to compensate for various blades.....
Do that! I'd be interested in the results as I too have a henckels!
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