Ok Guys/Gals, can you name this rarely seen razor- clues will be given. 11/1/13

[alex2363]

I will give clues at each new post. The clues will be indicating to the razor name mixed in with the replies.....
So be aware and don't let the next member beat you to it. Good luck,

 

[hdjj00]

Tell me thats not a shave soap guide bar. That would be very interesting although it may progressively become too aggressive with each shave. How about "Auto Glide".

 

[lowjax]

Looks almost like a wax head there. Hmm... I'm going to go with a Good Humor Razor

 

[oldbluelight]

I believe that is the legendary "Zeppelin Cloud Cushion Razor" developed in Germany in the 1930's. The razor's cap held the blade in place on a small leather bladder filled with hydrogen gas that was supported by the baseplate shown in figure 3. The design capitalized on the popularity of dirigibles for travel and transport. The advertising touted the design's light weight-"It floats over your face"-and the cushioning effect of the inflatable bladder-"Your shave will feel like a kiss from a cloud". Unfortunately a series of accidents doomed the product. It seemed that a defective lot of bladders were prone to developing leaks and a number of customers who were shaving by gaslight or candlelight were severely injured when the leaking hydrogen came into contact with the open flame and ignited. Or maybe not.

 

[Facial Blood Donor]

I believe that is the legendary "Zeppelin Cloud Cushion Razor" developed in Germany in the 1930's. The razor's cap held the blade in place on a small leather bladder filled with hydrogen gas that was supported by the baseplate shown in figure 3. The design capitalized on the popularity of dirigibles for travel and transport. The advertising touted the design's light weight-"It floats over your face"-and the cushioning effect of the inflatable bladder-"Your shave will feel like a kiss from a cloud". Unfortunately a series of accidents doomed the product. It seemed that a defective lot of bladders were prone to developing leaks and a number of customers who were shaving by gaslight or candlelight were severely injured when the leaking hydrogen came into contact with the open flame and ignited. Or maybe not.

"Oh, the humanity!"

 

[DrAwkward]

That handle looks very familiar, very much like a Gillette or a Laurel (the full sized one, not the miniature ladies' razor).
As for the strange material in the head, I think it is wood. If so, it explains why this razor is so rare. How could using wood in a precision instrument that is frequently immersed in hot water ever go wrong?
The only thing better would be that Zeppelin idea ...

 

[alex2363]

Tell me thats not a shave soap guide bar. That would be very interesting although it may progressively become too aggressive with each shave. How about "Auto Glide".

No, no auto glide. But it is a nice one like a luxury car.

 

[alex2363]

Looks almost like a wax head there. Hmm... I'm going to go with a Good Humor Razor

No, but Freddie Mercury would love that one in mid 70's...

 

[alex2363]

I believe that is the legendary "Zeppelin Cloud Cushion Razor" developed in Germany in the 1930's. The razor's cap held the blade in place on a small leather bladder filled with hydrogen gas that was supported by the baseplate shown in figure 3. The design capitalized on the popularity of dirigibles for travel and transport. The advertising touted the design's light weight-"It floats over your face"-and the cushioning effect of the inflatable bladder-"Your shave will feel like a kiss from a cloud". Unfortunately a series of accidents doomed the product. It seemed that a defective lot of bladders were prone to developing leaks and a number of customers who were shaving by gaslight or candlelight were severely injured when the leaking hydrogen came into contact with the open flame and ignited. Or maybe not.

Wow, Grouch Marx would be laughing at this post.

 

[alex2363]

"Oh, the humanity!"

That what i say when someone touches my Rolls Royce.

 

[alex2363]

That handle looks very familiar, very much like a Gillette or a Laurel (the full sized one, not the miniature ladies' razor).
As for the strange material in the head, I think it is wood. If so, it explains why this razor is so rare. How could using wood in a precision instrument that is frequently immersed in hot water ever go wrong?
The only thing better would be that Zeppelin idea ...

It is rubber, just like a mask.

 

[lowjax]

Was there ever an Phantom brand or make of the razor? It fits with the Queen, Marx Brothers, Rolls Royce, and the mask hint.

 

[alex2363]

Was there ever an Phantom brand or make of the razor? It fits with the Queen, Marx Brothers, Rolls Royce, and the mask hint.

 

[lowjax]

Whoo-hoo!! This was such an unexpected surprise. I would like to thank all the little people out there who helped me get to this point and reach this achievement. Many thanks to the designers of google that helped me figure out the connection between the hints. And thanks to Alex for putting these things together.

It is a pretty cool thread idea, Alex. I have never seen most of these razors you post. I haven't even heard of most of them, but it is fun to try to guess anyway.

 

[Haegar]

It is rubber, just like a mask.

Ah, what a disappointment! I thought it would be wood...
...which led me to believe that this was one of those very rare razors called Woody Allen Wrench. OK, I was wrong.