Valet & Feather Compatibility

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Folks,

I've been discussing Valet razors with online pal of mine with a similar addiction to curious shaving contraptions from the 1920s, particularly around examples that are compatible with Feather blades which seem to be the only realistic option for shaving with them today.

Blow me down! The fellow has only gone and made an excellent compatibility guide:

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... which makes spotting potential purchases much less experimental.
 
I've had my first shave today with a valet - VB1 I think and was surprised at how easy gem blade mod was and how well it shaves. Sure your post will be helpful to other valet users but both of mine take the gems.
 
Indeed! The 1s (VB1 & VC1) can take any blade of suitable size simply slid in from the side - the VC1 Model C Set is my favourite.

For folks who go for the 2, 3 & 4 models ... well, you're at the mercy of Feather and the vagaries of Autostrop and their placement of locating pins.
 
The Valet I got recently has not cut outs on the letters, only holes punched through the centre of the V, the A, the E and the locating circle. Have I bought a rogue model or is there yet another type available?
 
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