Question for De Haven owners...

[Rob72]

Does your razor have a number on the base?
Pic did not turn out well, but I have a "2". Based on the handle design, and the box, I know its early, but I wondered if this was a series #, or...?

Please and thank you!

 

[ERVARGASNY]

Wow i never noticed that, im going to have to check later on or early in the AM, good catch.

 

[alex2363]

The numbers means that 2 different razors were made. Each number (1 and 2) corresponds to the razor model. Model 1 was by Kempf labs in New York 1932 ...Model 2 was by DE HAVEN NY city, in 1929.....without the case it is easy to identify by the number

 

[Nate1976]

I have a Model No. 3 which is marked on the top of the razor. Mine doesn't have a number at the bottom of the handle.

 

[Rob72]

The numbers means that 2 different razors were made. Each number (1 and 2) corresponds to the razor model. Model 1 was by Kempf labs in New York 1932 ...Model 2 was by DE HAVEN NY city, in 1929.....without the case it is easy to identify by the number

Thanks, Alex! I hadn't seen mention of the model # being marked.

 

[alex2363]

I have a Model No. 3 which is marked on the top of the razor. Mine doesn't have a number at the bottom of the handle.

You model is from Swanton Ohio 1934-1936, there sevaral different ones made. There is another model called the De Haven Synchro-Keen No 1 ...

here is De Haven Synchro-Keen No 2

 

[Nate1976]

Thanks for the additional info Alex. I just love the way these razor's look. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to use mine as I can't get the blades to sharpen. But I see Rob has another post where he got a permasharp to fit his. Do you know if the #2 that Rob has above is the same blade as the #3 takes?

 

[ERVARGASNY]

I Think i have a 2 and 3 Model, The 3 is in the mail


This is No.3

 

[alex2363]

Thanks for the additional info Alex. I just love the way these razor's look. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to use mine as I can't get the blades to sharpen. But I see Rob has another post where he got a permasharp to fit his. Do you know if the #2 that Rob has above is the same blade as the #3 takes?

yes, it should take same SE blades

 

[Nate1976]

Again, thanks for the info Alex.

ERVARGASNY have you ever shaved with your #2?

 

[Rob72]

Nate, are the blades in your #3 pinned in place, or can you see how they are fastened in the holder?

 

[ERVARGASNY]

Again, thanks for the info Alex.

ERVARGASNY have you ever shaved with your #2?

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Nope, Never / its collectors Edition, Mint. Maybe ill try No.3

 

[Rob72]

Thanks for the additional info Alex. I just love the way these razor's look. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to use mine as I can't get the blades to sharpen. But I see Rob has another post where he got a permasharp to fit his. Do you know if the #2 that Rob has above is the same blade as the #3 takes?

Got a pic:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...e-in-a-De-Haven-Model-2?p=3937667#post3937667

See how your blade holder compares.

 

[Nate1976]

Nate, are the blades in your #3 pinned in place, or can you see how they are fastened in the holder?

Here's a pic of my blade's. You can see that they just slip into the spine



You can see better pics in the Gallery under Nate1976 DeHaven#3

 

[Rob72]

Looks like you're in good shape, if you want to try a Permasharp. 'Nuther great shave last night!