Take a close look at the mating between the top cap and baseplate on the Gillette Old Types. Notice that there is a slight but noticeable air space in the center when the sides are in contact with the baseplate, which indicates a slightly different curvature between the two surfaces. I can confirm that all of mine are like that.
Why would that be? Has anyone ever tried flattening the top cap to get the same curve as the baseplate, or have a razor that may have been flattened sometime in it's 100 year past?
Why would that be? Has anyone ever tried flattening the top cap to get the same curve as the baseplate, or have a razor that may have been flattened sometime in it's 100 year past?