What other vintage DE razor brands are out there besides Gillette, Schick & Star?

[LRod]

So in my newly started vintage journey, I've been learning a lot and collecting razors that I've found interesting. All Gillette & Schick!
Who else made vintage DE razors that aren't as common?
So far I've just found Star as another USA made DE razor company!
I'm trying to narrow down to 1920's through 1980's DE's on researching what's out there.
I've looked around and don't see much. Everything is Gillette & Schick.
Is there a list that exists?
Or if you know of others, please add them here. And of course your experiences with them (and pictures) are most welcome!

LRod

 

[Alum Ladd]

I have an English Souplex OC from the early 30's. They also made the 'Big Ben' brand. They were based in Morecombe in Lancashire. A superb shaver.

I also have a 'Laurel' OC which were part of a stable of makers from Sheffield in the Interwar period here. There was also Eclipse and several others.

My early 30's Laurel is a lovely 'Homage' to the Gillette Old, being made at a time when the Gillette patents had expired. Again, a lovely efficient shaver


There were masses of other makers in the UK, W.J Myatt of Birmingham being another example.

There are so many European razor manufacturers out there also, Many German and French examples, and interesting rarities from smaller countries as well.

 

[ewk]

Ever-ready
Gem
Gibbs
Jones Shake Sharp
Barbasol
Ronson
Apollo
Rolls
Kampfe Bros.
Greaves & Sons
Wade & Butcher
Salem Markos & Bros.
and more . . .

 

[BanjoCowboyMartaTobes]

So in my newly started vintage journey, I've been learning a lot and collecting razors that I've found interesting. All Gillette & Schick!
Who else made vintage DE razors that aren't as common?
So far I've just found Star as another USA made DE razor company!
I'm trying to narrow down to 1920's through 1980's DE's on researching what's out there.
I've looked around and don't see much. Everything is Gillette & Schick.
Is there a list that exists?
Or if you know of others, please add them here. And of course your experiences with them (and pictures) are most welcome!

LRod

Just for fun/posterity, how many razors would you guess you will have by this time next year?

 

[tehnothing]

The "Not Gillette" Vintage DE Thread

P.P. is for "Printemps Parisien", one of the "big stores" from Paris (with BHV, Le Bon Marché...). They didn't make razors themselves but ordered some to other companies and sold them under their name. My guesses is this is either a Leresche production for PP, or a Swiss production. Here's why...

www.badgerandblade.com

Pic heavy

 

[LRod]

Just for fun/posterity, how many razors would you guess you will have by this time next year?

At the same rate I'm going, 72+
Lol!!

 

[LRod]

The "Not Gillette" Vintage DE Thread

P.P. is for "Printemps Parisien", one of the "big stores" from Paris (with BHV, Le Bon Marché...). They didn't make razors themselves but ordered some to other companies and sold them under their name. My guesses is this is either a Leresche production for PP, or a Swiss production. Here's why...

www.badgerandblade.com

Pic heavy

That's great!
I never saw that thread. I think the 80+ pages should cover my question!

 

[BanjoCowboyMartaTobes]

Having buds like you helps me continue to live inside lol. Keep it up!

 

[JimmyCB]

The Safety Razor Compendium is the most comprehensive source I know of razor brands. The Compendium can be bought for a nominal price from several vendors and immediately downloaded onto your computer.

 

[slim6596]

Just for fun/posterity, how many razors would you guess you will have by this time next year?

Should we start a pool?

 

[lordmerc]

I thought I’d go a bit more vintage today on my Razor and brush.
The Merkur Progress was first manufactured in 1955 so I’d guess that counts as vintage. The plastic adjustment button at the bottom was introduced in 1958 (original was Bakelite) so I guess that still counts as vintage. I like the balance and feel of the long handled version.

The beauty of the Merkur Progress is how intuitively easy it is to find the correct angle for the blade during the shave. It seems to find itself by magic and I can sit back and watch it happen. In my mind, I get this picture of the razor laughing and dancing away as it effortlessly glides through my beard. It almost comes alive in my hand. Great audible feedback too which probably brought this picture to my mind. There’s a very satisfying feel to the way the razor and blade chop and slice my hairs away. I’ve had this razor over 20 years. Need to check the blade alignment just to be sure as it sometimes need twiddling. Other than that it still looks like new. A great razor.