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That's such an interesting razor, it looks amazing.Saturday 16 September
So, in the 1930s a German fellow decided that from a design sense safety razors needed another angle. Bring on Hermann Zaiss, Solingen-Ohligs in the then West Germany. His tilted head design was patented in 1937 and he produced razors through to the 1950s. All with a prefix Neo. The Neo-Lux, Neo-Ras, Neo Gam Neorador, Neon, to name a few. Not quite the sexiest of monicas for a razor although I think the foto of my bad boy has a sort of Art-Deco look about it. Made of hard plastic and metal, although some were all metal. Once the blade is set in the head the pin slips over and tightens via the spring end of the handle. Simple really, no screwing required.
I was not sure what to expect with this odd ball razor. However, my face suitably lathered it delivered an amazing bbs shave In 2 passes and pick ups. Astra blade was new but didn’t feel as sharp as I would like. The tilted head is at a perfect angle and allows the business bit of the razor head to be seen at all times. The handle never gets in the way. Not easy to describe but using it just seemed so natural, so comfortable it’s a perfect Design. There, I’ve said it! I’m truly amazed. Rock on Hermann
Have a fantastic weekend fellas!
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It also comes to pieces so cleaning is easy.
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16 September, 2023 |
Prep: Hot towel |
Razor: Merkur 34C HD |
Blade: Polsilver S.I |
Brush: Simpsons Chubby 1 Super |
Soap: Zingari Man/Rogue: Mousse Illuminee |
Post: CeraVe moisturising lotion.. |
Fragrance: Mousse Illuminee by Rogue Perfumery in a state of complete bliss.. A sublime shave in every way. |
It’s not easy to describe how much of a revelation this razor was to use. It is simple in design and looks a bit odd but it does the job with surprising ease. Maybe if Gillette or Schick had marketed it this type of design would still be used today. Who knows?That's such an interesting razor, it looks amazing.
Great post, @ekeko - I never stop learning in this wonderful hobby.Saturday 16 September
So, in the 1930s a German fellow decided that from a design sense safety razors needed another angle. Bring on Hermann Zaiss, Solingen-Ohligs in the then West Germany. His tilted head design was patented in 1937 and he produced razors through to the 1950s. All with a prefix Neo. The Neo-Lux, Neo-Ras, Neo Gam Neorador, Neon, to name a few. Not quite the sexiest of monicas for a razor although I think the foto of my bad boy has a sort of Art-Deco look about it. Made of hard plastic and metal, although some were all metal. Once the blade is set in the head the pin slips over and tightens via the spring end of the handle. Simple really, no screwing required.
I was not sure what to expect with this odd ball razor. However, my face suitably lathered it delivered an amazing bbs shave In 2 passes and pick ups. Astra blade was new but didn’t feel as sharp as I would like. The tilted head is at a perfect angle and allows the business bit of the razor head to be seen at all times. The handle never gets in the way. Not easy to describe but using it just seemed so natural, so comfortable it’s a perfect Design. There, I’ve said it! I’m truly amazed. Rock on Hermann
Have a fantastic weekend fellas!
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It also comes to pieces so cleaning is easy.
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