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    Let me begin by stating that this razor is part of a international set I have been gathering. It was manufactured in the Theirs region of France by Sreiht who appears to have been in business from 1943 to 1958, I think? I don't have a model name other than the etching "qualite speciale 1927." I am not sure if the scales are original but they fit the razor nicely for now... The wedge was actually filed slightly (1/16") to allow the blade to fit in the scales which leads me to believe they were replaced at some time in the past.

    I honed this razor on the my Norton 4k/8k and finished on a progression of the natural hones ending with the welsh slate.

    On to the performance. This razor shaves like a squeegee! I usually only need two passes to have a great shave. I shaved ATG a few times to see how this razor performs and I was left with smooth skin for the entire day and into the following morning! I had to learn how to angle this razor appropriately but I have been rewarded with great shaves consistently ever since.

    I have been really excited to share this razor with everyone and hope you gents enjoy the pics! There is no mention of Sreiht anywhere on SRP and any info about this razor is greatly appreciated, Manah?!
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    That Is a very nice looking Razor.

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    i found this info on coupe chou club-

    Description:
    Gaston Dézulier filed in this brand on 24 May 1943 (and June 3, 1958)
    Origin:
    France
    Headquarters:
    Thiers Rue Saint Roch
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    Quote Originally Posted by bombay View Post
    i found this info on coupe chou club-

    Description:
    Gaston Dézulier filed in this brand on 24 May 1943 (and June 3, 1958)
    Origin:
    France
    Headquarters:
    Thiers Rue Saint Roch
    Thanks. That is one of two websites I found info on this razor when I did my research. My French is horrendous so I thought it was patents or opening and shutting the business. Thanks for the translation!
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    Very nice razor, There was 3 registration for the trademark Sreight according to the France trademark office. The first one, like previously posted belongs to Gaston Dézulier 05/24/1943. The second one belongs to Antoine Nugeyre 09/20/1945, and interestingly the last one is back to Gaston Dézulier on 06/03/68. personally i believed this razor is all original. Enjoy!
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    Thanks for the translation Martin. I have seen this page before but could only make out dates and very few words. I am most curious about the etching, GDD? And the 1927 designation.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WhiskerHarvest View Post
    I am most curious about the etching, GDD? And the 1927 designation.
    Turns out, Gaston Dézulier has 2 others trademark registered with the office, but not the one on your blade, well that said "qualite speciale"
    just mean Special Quality, And the GDD and 1927 could very well be Gaston Middle initials D. Dézulier and 1927 the year he was born?
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    Quote Originally Posted by WhiskerHarvest View Post
    I am not sure if the scales are original but they fit the razor nicely for now... The wedge was actually filed slightly (1/16") to allow the blade to fit in the scales which leads me to believe they were replaced at some time in the past.
    They could be original. It's one of the generic designs found on many vintage french razors, so they probably all bought scales from the same place.
    Shrinking of the plastic is fairly common, so they could've started with a good fit and when they shrunk later on the owner filed down the wedge to fit them. It doesn't seem used much either though, so could even be new razor that the seller decided to make fit in the scales. I've done that on one or two razors that the scales had shrunk but were still straight and I thought filing the wedge a little is much easier and better solution than replacing them.

    It's even possible that the razor is say LeGrelot made under different label. One of my wedge LeGrelots was made for a vendor that doesn't existe anymore (even the street was renamed in the 1940s) and it's labeled accordingly. But LeGrelot 357 it absolutely is.

    There are tons of amazing shavers from no-name brands out there. The only things the big names have are that they made them in huge volumes and the quality was high and consistent, so a whole bunch of us can get hold of those and confirm. But if you're willing and have the disposable income to explore off the beaten path you could find lots of really nice razors (and a lot more of just average ones).
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    impressing. this razor looking like special shaving instrument.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gugi View Post
    They could be original. It's one of the generic designs found on many vintage french razors, so they probably all bought scales from the same place.
    Shrinking of the plastic is fairly common, so they could've started with a good fit and when they shrunk later on the owner filed down the wedge to fit them. It doesn't seem used much either though, so could even be new razor that the seller decided to make fit in the scales. I've done that on one or two razors that the scales had shrunk but were still straight and I thought filing the wedge a little is much easier and better solution than replacing them.
    Thanks Gugi, I have been looking through the french razor clubs recently and have seen similar scales on other French razors. The little notch in the wedge raised some concern because I had no idea scales could shrink! I really appreciate the explanation as to why the notch would be there.

    I left out some info above in my OP due to excitement. This is a 6/8+ full hollow that even sings a little when I strop it!

    Thanks for all the comments and help gents!
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