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Monthly Archives: November 2022
Method and apparatus for storing cutting implements
Once you have a razor, it must be stored between shaves. And while I’ve looked at a number of cabinets and other solutions before, I think this is the first one made to keep your razor dry and corrosion free. Filed in ’71 by Jack Cobb, the apparatus for storing cutting implements looks sensible – and pointless.
Continue readingShave of the day 16th November 2022
Razor: Asylum Shave Works Evolution
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
Brush: Vie-Long #12705B
Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream
Lather: Prairie creations Walter
Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
Additional Care: Alum Block
Prairie Creations was one of the first artisans I bought from, about ten years ago. While she is no longer in business, the soap is as good today as it was then.
Self-lathering razor
There is always someone who can’t manage to handle both a razor and a brush. This has lead to a large number of self-lathering razors. So Saul Hackmyer was in good company when he filed a patent for a self-lathering razor in 1971.
Where he differed from most of the patents I’ve discussed before is that he designed his invention around canned goo. Or as the abstract puts it:
Continue readingShave of the day 14th November 2022
Razor: Asylum Shave Works Evolution
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
Brush: Vie-Long #14033
Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream
Lather: Pereira Shavery Orange Blossom w/ activated charcoal
Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
Additional Care: Alum Block
Another week, another shave. The Evolution razor is a recreation of the classic Darwin, and is a great shaver.
Shave of the forenoon 11th November 2022
Razor: Mergress “Bling”
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
Brush: Wilkinson Sword Badger
Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream
Lather: Jabonman Mediterráno L.E. BullGoose
Aftershave: Myrsol Aqua Balsamica
Additional Care: Alum Block
A fine fall shave on a Friday, with a sunny and summery soap.
Disposable safety rotary razor
For some reason people keep inventing disposable razors. Simple and complex apparatuses for hair removal. Hard to recycle, resource intensive consumer goods that is meant to be thrown away after a few uses. At least the disposable safety rotary razor patented by Rudolph A Gagnon had six blades that could be used before it was thrown away. And it was supposed to be colourful.
Continue readingShave of the forenoon 9th November 2022
Razor: Mergress “Bling”
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
Brush: Vie-Long #13051M
Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
Lather: Asylum Shave Works Flying Mango
Aftershave: Proraso Wood and Spice
Additional Care: Alum Block
A nice, smooth day on a damp Wednesday in late autumn. Life is good.
Rotary spare blade safety razor
Rotary, or revolving, razors isn’t a new idea. I’ve featured several of them before. That did not stop Hirotsugu Matsuura from patenting one in 1969, with an interesting variation. He described it as being a rotary spare blade razor. The idea seems to have a plurality of sharp edges available as needed, without having to open or take the razor apart.
The blade carrying element of the razor was also replaceable, making this an early form of cartridge razor.
Continue readingShave of the forenoon 7th November 2022
Razor: Mergress “Bling”
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
Brush: Omega #10048
Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
Lather: Proraso Menthol & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: Nivea Cooling After Shave Balm
Additional Care: Alum Block
A new week means new shaves. And new shaves means more enjoyment!