Mystery Razor?

[rancurt2]

Ok so it's not a total mystery. I'm assuming it's called a FIRM Blade since that's what's stamped into it (yeah I'm a smart guy, I know) And I've managed to track down the following patents that are supposedly linked to it.

http://www.google.com/patents/US2421205
http://www.google.com/patents/US951456
http://www.google.com/patents/US998184

But other than that I haven't been able to find anywhere on the net that has info on them. Is FIRM Blade the model or company? Are blades still available for this? I have one that came with it but something about the rust and serious question of sanitation puts me off using it How long were they produced? Any idea the age? Is there any value to it? I would appreciate any info you guys might have as always.

Thanks

 

[duokun]

how big is that blade compared to a DE blade? or an SE blade?

 

[Mick]

It never amazes me the odd razors I see on here. I've no idea what it is but I'm sure someone does

 

[cryhavoc]

Wow, I have no idea what that is but it looks cool!

 

[rancurt2]

It's about the same size of an injector blade. Maybe 1.5mm longer front to back. But as you can see it has those notches on the sides so a typical injector blade wouldn't work.

Yeah it's pretty interesting. Not sure the line of thought that ended up with someone wanting to shave their face with a sickle.

 

[PFP_Dad]

The shape reminds me of this. It might be worth trying to find measurements or an old pack of those blades to try.

 

[gearchow]

The Razor Compendium states that the razor was made circa 1945 in SE Portland OR. It also states that it uses one half of a split Gillette type double edge blade. And it shows two handles, yours and a bulb shaped wood handle. "Handle has a magnet in the end for picking up blades". Maybe the wood one?

It does look like a curvfit for shaving underarms.

-jim

 

[Sledgehammer39]

I have never seen one before, but it looks wicked awesome!! Nice Haul.

 

[rancurt2]

I appreciate all the help gentlemen. It does resemble the curvfit razor, maybe it is something along those lines. I can tell you that it does not take a gillette type blade cut in half. Even if you try to trim it down there's really no way to get it to fit. I don't think single edge blades will work but an injector might. I'll have to try one when I get a chance.