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Still working through a trove of razors passed on by my dad. any clues on make or model? Thanks.

On the left no markings at all.

Centre is Gillette Made in England.

Right is is marked England and ____& Co





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It almost looks like the one on the left is a Merkur-like baseplate with a top cap from another razor (it doesn't span the full width of the base plate).
 
I'd happily shave with all of these ...

Naturally, the Gillette is the star here so use that and enjoy it. Despite the bent prongs on the open comb, again, worth a go but bear in mind many of the non-Gillette open combs do indeed appear very similar to the Gillette design (which must have had a patent expire, or something for the proliferation of such razors from all and sundry) from my experience of a number of off brands, some can be vampires! The one on the left is one that I think I've tried before and thought it very mild. I think it's a leg shaver (say, Leslie or Velvet brand ... or clone) and designed to have a bit of pressure used, the solid comb manipulating the skin and pressing the hair out for shaving. On legs, not necessarily faces.
 
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