Post by drroly on Oct 12, 2011 7:46:44 GMT -5
I've got a 1914 and 1924 in my collection. Both of these razors take standard modern SE blades, but seem a few mm too large, as though they were designed for larger blades. A modern blade does not quote touch the blade guides at each side of the blade holder. There is also a small space left behind the blade, meaning it can be pushed backwards into the razor body. I have made some shims out of cardboard to hold the blades securely in place.
However, my original 1914 documentation mentiones "Radio Steel" blades, and has a drawing of such a blade fitting tightly into the razor, with no spaces to either side.
My question is this: Were the 1914 and 1924 razors designed to use larger blades than those that are widely available today?
This would explain why many users on other forums complain that it is impossible to fit a blade securely into the 1914.
However, my original 1914 documentation mentiones "Radio Steel" blades, and has a drawing of such a blade fitting tightly into the razor, with no spaces to either side.
My question is this: Were the 1914 and 1924 razors designed to use larger blades than those that are widely available today?
This would explain why many users on other forums complain that it is impossible to fit a blade securely into the 1914.
