Looking for info on this razor.

[Sled Dog]

Picked this up on eBay, it came from France
No name on the case or the razor itself, there is the name "Perfecta" on the wedge blade.
Not sure if that is the manufacturer of the razor also?
I did see a picture of a Perfecta lather catcher so O assume this could also be a Perfecta razor
Hoping someone has some info on this interesting razor

Here are some pictures

A modern GEM blade fits it well so I will be trying it out

Fairly serious blade gap

Thanx
Kevin

 

[jmacak]

Hi Kevin

That razor looks pretty nice. That gap between the blade and the bar should make for an exciting shave.

You might be able to adjust that gap--if it is too much for you--by carefully moving the bar closer to the blade.


I imagine a few blade makers made blades to fit that type of razor--my Henckels could probably use that blade of yours, so the maker of the blade might not be the maker of the razor.

Sorry I am not much more help.


Cheers


Joe

 

[Sled Dog]

Thanks Joe...you are right, Perfecta may only be the maker of the blade. I have noticed that alot of the older razors had blades made by the same manufacturer (Star, Gem, Ever Ready etc)
Cleaned it up tonight and it came out looking like new. Its a brilliant design as the frame is made from a single piece of metal, cut and bent with the blade securing pieces added. The frame is made from thick metal and there is no bending that bottom bar...that gap isnt changing
Was going to shave with it tonight but will wait till tomorrow...hopefully it isnt too exciting

 

[rxonmymind]

That's a serious machine! A manly razor. Good luck on the shave.

 

[Sled Dog]

Did find this thread...similar style
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...a-SE-not-in-Waits-AKA-the-enabling-of-drews50

 

[cryhavoc]

I want one! Looks like it has quite the blade gap, let us know how it shaves.

 

[retturn2blades]

I like the "mechanical" look.

 

[amishmotorboat]

That could be a Perfecta razor, or it could be one of many other similar types, such as drews50's mandarin, or mulcuto... there were a lot that used that spring loaded back like that. Roger, Reinum, they seem to be mostly coming out of France. It's certainly a beauty, whatever it is.

 

[Mr. Flay]

Le Grelot Hospital
Waits, Page L7, left Image

 

[Sled Dog]

Thanks for the info!!
I dont have Waits...does it say when it was made or any other info?

Shaved with it this morning...fantastic shave, very smooth, awesome audio feedback, sort of reminded me of an Auto Strop and not a single drop of blood

That large blade gap works well for capturing almost all the lather while shaving

Really like this razor, instantly comfortable using it..looks kinda scarey but gives a super shave!!

 

[Seadooer]

Very nice.

 

[jmacak]

Hi Kevin

I guess my concern about that blade gap was unfounded--sounds like you enjoyed the shave, that is what it is all about.

Like my Henckels, it looks scary, but ends up being a good shaver.

Sounds like you made a good choice.


Cheers


Joe

 

[rxonmymind]

Auto strop indeed. Nearly the same concept. Thanks for reporting back. May have to break out my AS. With a feather blade of course.

 

[Rwoodreno]

I am willing to guess the razor is an L'essor as they did do a bar comb version of this per a recent post. Bar comb wedge blade razors seem to be rare.

 

[spidey9]

I've got one of these. My research indicated that it is a Le Grelot manufactured by P. Hospital & Co. Le Grelot is a well known brand of French straight razor.

However, there are no markings of any sort on the razor or case. It is exceptionally well built and is a great shaver with a properly honed wedge blade. It will load a modern blade but I've never tried it.

--Bob

 

[Rwoodreno]

I have never understood why a manufacturer would not put their name on an item unless it was sold by a company such as a chain of stores that sold items under their own brand such as Kenmore appliances.

I note that there are differences in the bar between Spidey9's razor and the OPs. One is smooth and the other is horizontally grooved. There seem to be a lot of virtually identical French razors of this type from multiple makers or possibly sellers.

 

[spidey9]

Actually my guard bar is smooth - and shiny. It's reflecting something that makes it appear grooved in the picture.

As far as I can tell it is identical to the razor pictured earlier in the thread, although the cases are different.

It is quite a contrast to the way Kampfe Bros. covered their razors with brand names, patents and awards, some of which weren't even relevant to the particular razor.

--Bob