[QUOTE=Martin103;1659037]Felt pad razor, very interesting concept,patented in 1905, Wonder if their claim really worked.
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In theory, and maybe for a few years I think it would have worked. But the oil would eventually evaporate and be replaced by mung and moisture I believe.
That felt would trap every bit of grit the razor encountered over its life so storage and handling would have been key with this particular style, more so than the traditional straights, over the long haul..
Just my $0.02..
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