Thread: Custom wedge blades for lather catchers

Not too much mention goes to the Wilkinson on that website. Most attention is dedicated to lather catchers followed by the simpler SE razors like the Gem, Ever Ready, etc.

I just sold my Ever Ready, a "Made In England" version. They're incredible razors, easy to find, get one!

I'm desperately looking for one of these, a Darwin Hollow Ground Safety Razor:



Very similar to a Rolls. Missed one on eBay a few weeks ago, I'm kicking myself for not getting it as they're pretty rare.

I have never seen a Darwin before. I have quite a few Henckels straight razors and when I first saw the Rapide and Wotan wedge razors I went on a bit of a spree. I also have a couple of the Wilkinson sets. They are quite great.

Originally Posted by RezDog

I have never seen a Darwin before. I have quite a few Henckels straight razors and when I first saw the Rapide and Wotan wedge razors I went on a bit of a spree. I also have a couple of the Wilkinson sets. They are quite great.

They're very interesting razors.

Just got a Henckels Rapide, a complete set, been wanting one for a LONG time. Tragically, I ruined the silver plating trying to clean it up and I either have to live with it like this or spring for a replating (I'm thinking rhodium).

I can sympathize with your buying spree. These vintage SE razors are very addicting!

Originally Posted by animalwithin

I'm desperately looking for one of these, a Darwin Hollow Ground Safety Razor:

I do like SE razors and have collected some over the years. Your mention of the Darwin jogged my memory and I had a look see at what I had in the SE line. Sure enough a Darwin turned up. IIRC I bought it at one of the local antique stores. I really should try it out sometime. They are very nicely made compared to the Rolls razor or even the Wilkinson 7 day set I have.

Bob