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Kampfe Star lather catcher

Thought I would share some pics of my Kampfe Star set.
I dont have much info on it and would appreciate anything that you can tell me about it. ie: approx date

The tin is in ok condition, although it does have some wear
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The top
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The bottom
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If you have never seen one in person, the tin boxes are quite small
Here it is in my hand with a blade tin that came with this set
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The bottom of the blade tin showing an advertisement for the Kempfe stopper
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The top of the blade tin
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The tin is cool because the top and bottom are both hinged and open, the bottom contains a holder for 2 blades

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The blade holder, patent 1895
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The same holder is in the blade tin, tried to get a picture of both blades
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Inside the main compartment of the tin
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The razor head with the 3 piece handle that fits inside it


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Razor head details
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Razor with complete handle
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Stropper with blade
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Patent 1904
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Complete kit
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The spines of the 3 blades
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Blade installed
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Those Star razors are works of art, the ornate detail stands in stark contrast to the disposable junk made today. I envy you. Enjoy it!!
 
Very nice indeed!! I actually like the condition of the case. I´ll rather call it to have patina than to say it´s in ok condition. But that´s just me. Great find. Great pics. Now- tell us how it shaves:001_cool:
 
Very nice indeed!! I actually like the condition of the case. I´ll rather call it to have patina than to say it´s in ok condition. But that´s just me. Great find. Great pics. Now- tell us how it shaves:001_cool:

Thanks!! It shaves very good, this model will accept a modern SE blade so I use a GEM SS blade with it.
It takes a few shaves to get used to it, the size of the head, the weight (it is quite light) and the head angle take a bit of getting used to, but once you get it dialed in, it really does give a great shave.
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