I've read more than once that Rapira is very aggressive. The ball end Tech is 50s - Aluminium handle and bottom plate. The plastic handle is 70s most probably. Does it have a code?
Yes, I've heard that about the Rapira Lux Razor, I think the Swedish is the same but with a metal handle. I have all the Rapira blades so will probably do a thread at some point trying them all in that razor.I've read more than once that Rapira is very aggressive. The ball end Tech is 50s - Aluminium handle and bottom plate. The plastic handle is 70s most probably. Does it have a code?
Homelike aluminum baikal
I like very much the idea of aluminium razors. I also like the blade alignment solution they chose, avoiding bullets. But that color...Homelike aluminum baikal
- Fayiz D.
What do you mean blade alignment issues they avoided? Also, i like the color but they have a varietyI like very much the idea of aluminium razors. I also like the blade alignment solution they chose, avoiding bullets. But that color...
The earlier (actually the first) design of blade alignment used by Gillette was with 2 "bullets" on the top plate and 2 holes in the bottom plate. There are such razors by many manufacturers today. Quite often that design doesn't provide the best alignment. Later on in the 30s they implemented a better design with a groove through the bottom plate. The 2 grooves on your Baikal are basically that solution as opposed to the bullet type.What do you mean blade alignment issues they avoided? Also, i like the color but they have a variety
- Fayiz D.
OH! yea the post for the bladesThe earlier (actually the first) design of blade alignment used by Gillette was with 2 "bullets" on the top plate and 2 holes in the bottom plate. There are such razors by many manufacturers today. Quite often that design doesn't provide the best alignment. Later on in the 30s they implemented a better design with a groove through the bottom plate. The 2 grooves on your Baikal are basically that solution as opposed to the bullet type.
So I got it, let's find out if it's black or blue...View attachment 1232108
I only heard about the darkgreen Knack, but 70ies orange sounds great.
I'll keep my eyes open - this one is now at 24.00
Love a Tech or two Todd.Mail call brought a pair of pre-war Techs.
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Yes, please. Don't forget to. I am curious.So I got it, let's find out if it's black or blue...
Between the two world wars the region of Solingen in Germany housed numerous steel/cutlery companies that also made razors. One of these was the Karl Engels company producing the wonderful art deco designed EMIR razors.
This travel set is inbound thanks to the generosity of Jake, our highly regarded fellow in these parts. I begged and pleaded with him for me to take custodianship of this beauty - and I think he could not bear seeing a grown man cry so he kindly accepted
It holds a gorgeous razor with a very intriguing dual bar setup. And I must say - rarely have I run this eagerly to the mailbox to check. Enjoy these few fabulous photos and look up the dedicated very interesting thread that Jake wrote with even more photos.
Thanks Jake!
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