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    That Ever-Ready looks like it has never been used. Nice find Outback!
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    Do a Google for:
    Feather Blade FHS-5 or FHS-10
    Fits Valet and One Blade
    Some places have them in stock.
    Good shavers too!
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    That model Auto strop won't take the de-spined Gem blades. Either Feather or vintage valet blades with the cutouts will work.

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    I think I'd be nervous to try the "Sliding Diagonal Stroke" advertised with the Curley - just sounds like the same action I use to peel a potato or something!

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    Quote Originally Posted by xiaotuzi View Post
    I think I'd be nervous to try the "Sliding Diagonal Stroke" advertised with the Curley - just sounds like the same action I use to peel a potato or something!
    But why! it is a safety razor!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Geezer View Post
    Do a Google for:
    Feather Blade FHS-5 or FHS-10
    Fits Valet and One Blade
    Some places have them in stock.
    Good shavers too!
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    This would have been my reply but you beat me to it.

    One question that I haven't seen the answer to anywhere is that I "assume" It wouldn't do much good to try to strop these Feather blades because the modern blades are coated.

    Am I thinking right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by joamo View Post
    That model Auto strop won't take the de-spined Gem blades. Either Feather or vintage valet blades with the cutouts will work.
    Yeah, noticed the odd cut outs/ spurs that hold the blade.
    Guess it makes it pre 1912
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    Quote Originally Posted by 32t View Post
    This would have been my reply but you beat me to it.

    One question that I haven't seen the answer to anywhere is that I "assume" It wouldn't do much good to try to strop these Feather blades because the modern blades are coated.

    Am I thinking right?
    Your right, these stropping devices were in use when blades were made out of carbon steel. Using one now would remove the coating on the edge of the blade and make it even less effective.
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    That Curley looks great. Overall a great haul, congratulations and enjoy.

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    Curley, The can take and hold a nice edge.
    With the guard off the relief distance of the guard may be adjusted by rotating the end hardware before replacing it onto the razor.
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