This razor with a nickel bottom plate, black resin coated aluminum handle and vertical knurling was debuted as the super109 but later the same razor was called the super adjustable. Waits number 1 i have seen referred to as the gillette source. Gillette company timeline gillette adjustable razors. A book is available on cdrom that illustrates several thousand american made or distributed razor blade brands and varities of the brands. The various types of valetautostrop razors confuse people, and with good reason. Gillette is an american brand of safety razors and other personal care products including. Seems to have a lot of good historical information about razors, but i wanted to get peoples opinions before dropping the money. Cv heljestrand wedge blade safety razor variations page. The blade on the doubleedged safety razor is slightly curved to allow for a smoother and cleaner shave. Safety each of the blades is individually wrapped in waxpaper for a safer handling. Hello, does anybody know where i can buy the book the safety razor compendium by robert k.
A safety razor is a shaving implement with a protective device put between the edge of the blade and the skin. Antique tools collectibles kitchen and household sporting goods treasure or trash smoking and tobacco accessories vintage razors and shaving gear games and toys vintage electronics art and decorative items photographic and optical pottery and ceramics reference military publications and printed items gift certificates coins and currency space antique, vintage, razor. Tgb various the gillette blade a gillette safety razor co newsletter self published between 1918 and 1929 united states patent and trademark office. Coins and more online search compendium there pdf is 690 mb, so your will need to have a broadband connection and at least a gb of available space on your computer. There are over 0 entries including pictures of safety razors, advertisements. Cooper razor owners club crc discussion in safety razors started by herm2502, jan 4, 2018. The doubleedged safety razor is a razor with a slant bar that can be used on both sides, with two open edges. When i looked around, i found a book and a cdrom that seem to be the or, at least, some of the better sources. Sep 07, 2011 safety razors examines these old collectors items in detail, featuring keenedged devices from gillette, evans, kriss kross, gem, winchester, ericsson, american safety razor, kampfe, everready, and hundreds more priced and in full color. Click download or read online button to get a safety razor compendium the book book now. The complete gillette collector handbook by phillip l. At 9 years old, nicole mitchell witness her father, fbi frank mi.
Alphabetical entries are organized by razor trademark. Weve worked to get them available once again and hope you enjoy their contents as much as we do. Also there is the internet download available from robert waits. Unrelated to the gillette company which also used the name american safety razor. When you want to select a safety razor, the safety bar is the one thing that determines the type of razor you get. Waits, robert k a safety razor compendium the book. Jun 19, 2015 hello, does anybody know where i can buy the book the safety razor compendium by robert k.
A safety razor is a shaving implement with a protective device put between the edge of the blade. Durability the platinum coated, japanese stainless steel blades, guarantee a long lasting razor. More pictures of safety razors, advertisements, and patents. An ideal razor for those new to the wetshaving rou. A safety razor is a shaving implement with a protective device positioned between the edge of. Safety razor simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A community of enthusiasts, hobbyists and artisans who enjoy a traditional wet shave. Multiple parallel blades have been used, and are in todays cartridge blades.
Razor emporium vintage wet shaving supplies phoenix. While a major improvement on the previous form of safety razor, an additional improvement was needed to make safety. The reason for the protective devices was to make it easier for people to shave without getting hurt. The initial purpose of these protective devices was to reduce the level of skill needed for injuryfree shaving, thereby reducing the reliance on professional barbers. Waits a safety razor compendium the successor to the safety razor reference guide.
Good book with great photos but i would say ebay completed items is more accurate for current prices. The book a book for safety razor collectors this book is a black and white version of a color digital edition, first published in 2005 as a limited edition cdrom. The general science compendium book by disha publication free download available on website. Henson invented the modern form of the razor, the t shaped safety razor, and patented it in 1847. Sharp and precise highest quality edging blades for a precise and clean shave. Btw please remember that if you have a cv heljestrand safety razor then you are encouraged to upload photos and all available information.
Almost everything has been tried even mounting twin blades on. Almost everything has been tried even mounting twin blades on tiny leaf springs. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I would like to find the color digital version 2005. Safety razors and shaving collectibles reference books. The 510 pages of this first book in the razor compendium trilogy flew by too fast. Safety razor compendium by robert waits razor emporium. There are over 0 entries including pictures of safety razors. A safety bar, also referred to as comb, is distinguished between open comb and closed comb or closed scalloped bar. This razor was called a super109 based on its handle length of 109. I have the razor compendium in both printed and pdf forms as well as waits book before gillette and the adams gillette biography plus several other related books. Safety razors first had an edge protected by a comb patterned on different types of protective guards that had been placed to openblade straight razors during the preceding decades lifespan. A book for safety razor collectors this book is a black and white version of a color digital edition, first published in 2005 as a limited edition cdrom.
To maintain the sharpness, razors can be stropped using an old strip of denim safety razors are usually made of razor. Super 109 vintage gillette adjustable safety razors. Robert k waits is the author of a safety razor compendium 4. A safety razor is a shaving implement with a protective device positioned between the edge of the blade and the skin. Closed comb safety razor bars can be either straight or slant. Some of the best information on shaving history and collecting can be found in books, however many went out of print years ago. The cover to cover action, interesting story and kickass art kept me mesmerized to the end. Waits is an indispensable guide to razors, patents, manufacturers, and general shaving history. A razor is a bladed tool primarily used in the removal of body hair through the act of shaving. Coinsandmoreonlie, antique, vintage items and collectibles. While a major improvement on the previous form of safety razor, an additional improvement was needed to make safety razors common. A book is available on cdrom that illustrates several thousand american made or distributed razor. The singleedged razor is essentially a 4centimetre 1.
A safety razor compendium the book download ebook pdf. A safety razor compendium the book download ebook pdf, epub. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The initial purpose of these protective devices was to reduce the level of skill. Razor blades can vibrate upanddown or oscillate from sidetoside. Gillettes original razor patent was due to expire in november 1921 and to stay ahead of upcoming competition, the company introduced the new improved gillette safety razor in spring 1921 and switched to the razor and blades pricing structure the company is known for today. The download is a searchable pdf you search for the name of a razor and it almost gets you to the right page straight away. A book for safety razor collectors this book is a black and white version of a color digital. Nov 17, 2014 a book for safety razor collectors this book is a black and white version of a color digital edition, first published in 2005 as a limited edition cdrom.
Waits safety razor compendium, digital download edition ver 1. The term was first used in a patent issued in 1880. There are over 0 entries including pictures of safety razors, advertisements, and patents. The merkur hd 34c doubleedge safety razor is the best selling safety razor from dovo solingen. Alphabetical entries are organized by razor trademark or trade name. The general science compendium disha publication free download. Sep 23, 2009 i seeksought the same general knowledge. The safety razor compendium cdrom is now available as a pdf download or a black and white book. Jul 02, 2018 robert waits a safety razor compendium is often cited here.
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