Some of the earlier ones will take an Gem blade that has been converted to fit or you can use the Feather SHS-5 blades that are available at Connaught Shaving. The later ones will only take NOS Valet blades and Feather SHS-5 blades, so these old razors are still very useabale .PI have been intrigued for some time now by the Valet auto strop razors and would like to add one to my collection, however it comes with a caveat, i'm only interested in getting one if i can use it to shave with, i'm not interested in collecting razors that are to all intents and purposes display items.
So having seen a few on ebay i'm wondering are there still blades available that will fit these?
Thanks.
I had often wondered what Hane was all about! Thank you for the educationYou can still get blades to fit Valet razors.
The blades are called FHS-10 and can be found here: http://connaughtshaving.com/fhs10.html
Make sure not to get the Feather FAS-5 carbon blades. They are rubbish.
Quiz: The Feather blades don't have the word VALET cut out, but HAâ–¡NE. What does HANE mean?
Hane is the pronunciation of the Japanese word ç¾½ - which means Feather.
How does it adjust? Similar to a W.S. Empire, a screw changing blade exposure?The one on the left is a B1 model (1916) and needs a despined GEM blade, it also has adjustability .
How does it adjust? Similar to a W.S. Empire, a screw changing blade exposure?
GreetingsI have been thinking... would it be possible to use a Dremel to remove the blade pins on a newer Autostrop and then use a modified GEM blade? I'm not a fan of the Hane blades.
Will you be trying this idea of removing the pins? Go on take one for the teamI have been thinking... would it be possible to use a Dremel to remove the blade pins on a newer Autostrop and then use a modified GEM blade? I'm not a fan of the Hane blades.
Most likely yes, when I remember where I put the Dremel when I moved. And the Valets.Will you be trying this idea of removing the pins? Go on take one for the teamP.
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