Such as this one - any insights?
Why do some razors have a notch in them?
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EclipseRedRing
I smell like a Christmas pudding
I think it is a barber's notch to allow the barber to safely hold the end of the blade. They could also hook the notch onto a pocket and use it to open the razor with one hand.
It's usually called a barber's notch. Probably made it easier to open one-handed. But it's very useful for self shaving too. Going ATG on the upper lip, you can hold the tang in one hand and steady the tip with the other, with your finger in the notch.
Agree I think it is there to help open the blade.
The utility of the notch was more obvious in the old days,
before razor blades had tails.
After that, it was more of an old fashioned style.
before razor blades had tails.
After that, it was more of an old fashioned style.
I've always seen it as a design thing, an aesthetic addition.
There's never been anything conclusive found in a barber manual or otherwise.
Just "I think' reasons. Or the "an old barber told me that...."
There's never been anything conclusive found in a barber manual or otherwise.
Just "I think' reasons. Or the "an old barber told me that...."
As someone with facial hair who shaves with a straight, I can tell you it's useful for visibility when doing detailed work with the point on your mustache or beard, especially around the mouth.
EDIT: And as mentioned above, its useful for holding the blade by both ends when doing the various "Fool's" or "Dead Man's" passes
EDIT: And as mentioned above, its useful for holding the blade by both ends when doing the various "Fool's" or "Dead Man's" passes
THAT is a very cool razor
I'm glad you enjoyed seeing it.
It was a surprise freebie from a French person.
I don't remember what the actual purchase was.
