Looking for a 1970's/old school sideburn thinner that takes double edge razors?

[staiano]

I find myself going nostalgic, having recently switch to a double edge safety razor. I wanted to find an old school sideburn thinner/trimmer. My dad used one to thin his sideburns but it could also likely be used on the hair on the back of your head, I believe.

The tool is very simple, has a handle [6 or so inches long] and a spot to put in a double edge razor blade. Once the razor is on the tool the razor ends up looking like it is between two [double sided] combs which helps it thin the hair.

I think of it as a 1970's [or early 80's] tool but that may be because that is when my dad used it. I also remember seeing it at barber shops, although not recently. The one my dad has was green plastic/rubber.

Unfortunately I have no idea what the exact name is, so searching ebay/google/amazon/etc. has not helped me even given me a correct name or picture ad a starting point, never mind being able to find one to buy.

I would love to buy one, but even a name or a photo would help because then I could check out so local barbershops to see if they have one that they don't even use anyone.

Thanks,
staiano

 

[Eddieb208]

Is this what you have in mind?

http://www.amazon.com/CALA-Professional-Quality-Razor-Model/dp/B0027IT8WE

 

[mmack66]

My Dad had one of them. They took proprietary blades though.

 

[DonOhio]

I just got one in a lot of razors a couple weeks ago. Exactly as you described it - molded in light blue plastic and still had a Gillette blue blade in it. It's been sitting on the shelf since I unpacked the box. Let me know if you want a pic.

 

[staiano]

@Eddieb208, very similar to what I was thinking about. The one I thought about was smaller and only took one blade and not two. Also the teeth were different so I wonder how this one would cut. Seems is it would take off way too much to me.

@DonOhio, I'd love to see a pic...

Thanks for the responses so far.

 

[DonOhio]

Also makes a dandy prison shank.

 

[staiano]

@DonOhio, that is it exactly.

edit: I would happily buy it off of you if you are not going to use it.

 

[Isaac]

My mom use to rip my hair out with something similar. It was more of a round brown disck that had those teeth. I just remember the feel of hair being ripped out when it was combed