i saw this recently..is it like a lather cather gem jr 1900 type? or they other countries make them too
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is this a lather catcher? or similar to one
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Can you re-post that 2nd photo a bit larger? Is the manufacturer written anywhere on the head? The lather catchers were nicknamed such due to the large gap below the blade that can store an entire face worth of lather! Another photo would help. Either way, the handle is obviously not the original.
The small indentation at the handle end is for gripping a stropping attachment. The finish could just be worn off.
I thought the handle for my Star was not original, but is shown on the included instruction sheet.
yes.
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boy it was hard as hell trying size up pics....is it better
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d. what u think? how much is worth
not sure. if its obscure enough probably a few hundred dollars.
From the Waits Compendium:
"Le Taillefer
Rochon & Co., 2 Rue Docteur-Bally, Genoble, France.
Hoe type single-edge wedge blade, closed comb guard, leaf design on back of head, nickel finish, knurled tubular handle, blade holder for stropping fits in end of handle. Tailler(French): to trim, as a mustache. Various sets. Wood case, metal pin catch, LE TAILLEFER in silver diamond in lid (similar to Gillette diamond TM), gold satin lid lining, also MARQUE DEPOSE,/ FABRICATION FRANCAISE. Also copy of Gillette Brownie, two studs in comb guard. Brand of three hold double edge blades; circa 1930,"
A picture of what appears to be your razor is shown in a case along with pictures of some of their other models including the one that looks like a Brownie.
Regards,
Tom
"Le Taillefer
Rochon & Co., 2 Rue Docteur-Bally, Genoble, France.
Hoe type single-edge wedge blade, closed comb guard, leaf design on back of head, nickel finish, knurled tubular handle, blade holder for stropping fits in end of handle. Tailler(French): to trim, as a mustache. Various sets. Wood case, metal pin catch, LE TAILLEFER in silver diamond in lid (similar to Gillette diamond TM), gold satin lid lining, also MARQUE DEPOSE,/ FABRICATION FRANCAISE. Also copy of Gillette Brownie, two studs in comb guard. Brand of three hold double edge blades; circa 1930,"
A picture of what appears to be your razor is shown in a case along with pictures of some of their other models including the one that looks like a Brownie.
Regards,
Tom
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do you have have k waitz book
Sweet!
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thanks im have to get one.
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