need blade advice for this razor

hi folks,

i've a razor as same as like this Attachment 252739 any of my blades don't fit with the spaces at each side as in the picture. do you know any brand or type of blade which i can use with it?

regards

I sure dont know anything but it looks like a standard blade would fit.

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Originally Posted by Gasman

I sure dont know anything but it looks like a standard blade would fit.

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no it's not.

1st; it has only once hole, but with usual razors have three of them to keep blade stable.

2nd: to keep blade stable between these two part, there are two parts at each side for which blade need to have two tiny hole at each side

better to see this picture (my poor english est not better with a glass of bourbon :s)

Attachment 252746

Looks like a Gibbs razor. Have you looked at vintage Gibbs blades?

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Originally Posted by BeJay

Looks like a Gibbs razor. Have you looked at vintage Gibbs blades?

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yes the razor is gibbs mini or minch, not pretty sure, but i just checked other razors of gibbs they are same. gibbs has still blades to buy? i think it does not exist anymore :?

No they're long gone. I'm sure you can find vintage blades on eBay.

I found this picture online. It looks like the correct blade for that razor.Attachment 252747

Found one blade on eBay France. Attachment 252748

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Originally Posted by BeJay

Found one blade on eBay France. Attachment 252748

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Thanks I'll see this one.

If you REALLY want to use it, or the blades you order aren't very good, keep one as a template. Use a small felt tip marker to trace that shape and file down notches into the blades. They're so thin that it should not take too much time.

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Originally Posted by dinnermint

If you REALLY want to use it, or the blades you order aren't very good, keep one as a template. Use a small felt tip marker to trace that shape and file down notches into the blades. They're so thin that it should not take too much time.

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Great idea or cut them with a pair of scissors. Very cool razor head though

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Originally Posted by dinnermint

If you REALLY want to use it, or the blades you order aren't very good, keep one as a template. Use a small felt tip marker to trace that shape and file down notches into the blades. They're so thin that it should not take too much time.

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tried it already. the blades broke down in two pieces just too quick when i start to cut them down.

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Originally Posted by Oustoura

tried it already. the blades broke down in two pieces just too quick when i start to cut them down.

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A very fine jewelers file might work. You can usually get those dirt cheap online. It doesn't have to be a super high quality thing. You'd probably need to hold it on a shallow angle to the blades, perpendicular will probably chip or break them.

I have modded blades for an old Segal.
They made blades which fit Gillettes, yet Gillette blades would not fit THEM!
Mods to the blades and/or razor using generic DE blades is in order.
IF you want to use them.
Old blades are notsogood, FME

Old Wade and Butcher DE's are another example.

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

I have modded blades for an old Segal.
They made blades which fit Gillettes, yet Gillette blades would not fit THEM!
Mods to the blades and/or razor using generic DE blades is in order.
IF you want to use them.
Old blades are notsogood, FME

Old Wade and Butcher DE's are another example.

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What's your preferred way if modding blades to fit?

I use an old pair of good fabric shears, fairly sharp. You have to use the tips and squeeze-in.
Some safety-glasses, cutting inside a cardboard box turned sideways. Catches the debris.
Spotlight blowing-in. Magnification visor on the head. Cut and fit....repeat. An original blade as a template is a great idea!
Not fun! :D

Not fun seems to be the understatement of the year. Granted today is only January 1st, but still...