Rubber grips

I was wondering about the rubber grips you sometimes see on the shank of some razors. Was this a fad that didn't catch that manufactures tried in a certain periods. I have one so I'm a little curious. I'm going to try and add aphoto for the first time.:thinking:

Brain Attachment 5510

I don't know whether it's of a certain period, because the Dovo Bergischer Lowe has a rubber grip, and I think that's a fairly recent vintage. But it's probably a fad of some description - someone thought it was a good idea to put a little rubber sleeve around the shank, maybe for extra grip in the wet :shrug:

Some guys have mentioned that the grips loosen up with use. My B-L hasn't had that issue (yet) and it's about a year since I got it. There's also an issue with crud build-up underneath the sleeve - someone mentioned an oil that's good for working it out (mparker, I think), but I can't remember what it was now. It was before the server crash, so a search might turn it up.

James.

I would think it would just wick water right underneath it and promote rust.

Nice kitty! with its condom and all.... go ahead and post that over in the cathouse as well :D

i have not had the model but i recall people mentioning the attractive rust area under the grip. usually not noticed until it is real bad.