I have never used the Devine, but I have shaved with many of the the transitional razors. If any razor I buy has a usable edge, I will try it out just for the experience. I have tried razors by Durham, Curley, Ejectoblade, Safedge, Litt, NuKut, Ward and Weck to name a few. Also hoe-type razors by Christy, Enders, Auto Strop, Durham and Weck. They're certainly not my "go-to" blades, but I think it's fun to experiment with the razors our fathers and grandfathers might have used. Below is an actual photo of the Devine Guarded Safety Razor that is the main topic of this thread. (Photo from Collector's Encyclopedia)
Regards - Walt
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