New Video: How to Use Modern Single Edge Blades in a 1890 Kampfe Bros Safety Razor

Happy Tuesday All! Just received my 1890 Kampfe Bros Safety razor (other wise known as a “lather catcher”) The early versions of these safety razors (which were being sold more then 10 years before the Gillette version) accepted a wedge like blade that needed to be stropped and honed much like a more modern Rolls…

New Video!! How to Fix a 1912 GEM Safety Razor!!

Just a brief tutorial on how I repaired my GEM safety razor. Many of us have experienced loose hinges on the cap of these razors. This forces the blade to sit incorrectly or move while shaving. Long story short, Bad Shave!  Adjusting the spring on the mechanism can solve that problem!  All you need is…