What are these razors called? I keep seeing them and I think they look really nice. They have knurling that twists down their handle, like a candy cane. I'm pretty sure they're vintage gillettes of some kind, I just don't know what the model is called
Razors with Cool Twisty Knurling
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There are Old style ones like that, I think they're called "Bulldog" handles. And then there are some British Aristocrat models, maybe all the Brit Aristocrats, that have them. They're Gillettes, and I've never seen one that didn't cost an arm and a leg. There's a beautiful Old one on the bay right now I don't even want to think of what it'll go for. I believe it's called a "barber pole" handle.
I don't have a Bulldog (sigh) but here are some British Aristocrats....
Barber Pole is a generally accepted term for them, I believe.
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Ah ok, thanks guys =) I have noticed that they tend to be very expensive lol
Not always.
That is sweetness defined.
There are a few I don't have, but here is a good sampling of "Bulldog" or "Barber Pole" razors.
The Americans
Left to right: Bulldog three-piece, 1934 Aristocrat, 1949/50 Executive
The Brits
Left to right: Popular (#47), #15, #16, #66
The Germans
Left to right: Merkur 38C, 39C, 12C
The Custom
Bull Mastiff by Bob's Razor Works
The Americans
Left to right: Bulldog three-piece, 1934 Aristocrat, 1949/50 Executive
The Brits
Left to right: Popular (#47), #15, #16, #66
The Germans
Left to right: Merkur 38C, 39C, 12C
The Custom
Bull Mastiff by Bob's Razor Works
A three-piece Bulldog is my holy grail of antique shop finds. If I ever see one, someone better be behind me, because I will faint!
Bandman, fabulous contribution, thank you!
Thanks Bandman! Haven't seen you in these here parts before, eh?? Either way, welcome!
Thanks Bandman! Haven't seen you in these here parts before, eh?? Either way, welcome!
+1....after seeing the pics I realize I know NEED a #47!!!!
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rainman
damn nice twisty knurling razors!
Bandman: Couple of questions about the #47 Popular:
- is it rhodium plated, or nickel?
- is the handle really thinner than that of the others?
I ask because I just bought a razor that I thought was a #47, but it does not look exactly like yours.
Regards,
