Strange Ebay folding Razor

[KRF1963]

Anyone seen one of these before?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Pocket-Folding-Safety-Razor-DE-Travel-NOS-Gillette-Merkur-Feather-Blades-/271019640550?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f1a0786e6#ht_6172wt_1185

I assume from the shape you must hold it between thumb and 1st finger to use it.

I strangely covet it :angel:

 

[joe mcclaine]

£45 already?

Why would you put it in your pocket?

With the blade inserted, or with a spare 'loose' blade in your pocket?

What happens when you've taken it out of your pocket and shaved with it?

New blade every time?

Are we sure it's a shaving razor and not something weird like a corn razor?

 

[Yellow Jim]

It's a Bigelow Parkin. I've got one somewhere that I picked up on a whim a year or so back. Never been tempted to use it though.

 

[monkeytennis]

Everytime I see one of these I want to try one!!!! I guess I like the challenge. Just think they look fab and I'm curious to how they shave.

 

[over5feet]

Always dreamed of owning one of these but thats a little to much for a razor that you may use once or twice (shame all the same)