SE Razor fit for a HERO!

[TheVez2]

HERO
Safety Razor
Made in USA
Pat'd Apr 14 1914

About the only thing wrong with this razor is the rivet that holds the blade retainer is missing. Someone did a self repair with some steel wire.
Also I put a regular SE blade in it, and there was a bit of extra space at the top, just a little play. Maybe the Hero blades were taller? Maybe I just need to adjust the retainer?

 

[Mick]

Looks like it would be worth repairing. Rather unusual SE razor. Nice!! Thanks for sharing.

 

[TheVez2]

Yeah, I'm thinking I can find a pop rivet small enough to fix it. Any other ideas? Other than that all it really needs is a good polish.

 

[Rob72]

Yes, I can send you a brass rivet. You'll need to set it, using a punch, but it's not difficult. A pop-rivet will be too tight. LMK, if you'd like one sent your way. Please confirm that that is a 1/16" hole, if so...

 

[TheVez2]

Not sure, I'll have to check to hole diameter. I may just try a stainless nail, and pein the end like it was a straight razor pin. I'd like to keep it silver in color, so brass won't work. But I do appreciate the offer.