Thread: spacers

Any one ever see a vintage razor with a parallel sided spacer rather than the typical wedge.

Who invented the spacer?

Between my old blades spacers are not a separate piece (metal, bakelite or something else), but they are part of one scale (a protuberance at the pin side). Also, this is very common between later scales (XIC c.) in blond horn.

I know.. I didn't answer the question! eheh!

I've seen quite a few with parallel-sided spacers - am holding an old "Sir Isaac Newton Razor" at the moment that has thin plastic scales and a parallel spacer almost as thick as the scales. Maybe if the scales "give" enough then the function of the spacer to spread them is a moot point. As for who invented the wedge/spacer, I guess you have to have something at the end to provide the slot the blade fits into, otherwise you are into cutting the scales out of one bit of material.

Regards,
Neil

Even the stub tailed razors of the late 1700s had a spacer. At least those that I have seen. I cannot recall who posted it but someone said that a wedge shaped spacer is best for the longevity of the scales.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Even the stub tailed razors of the late 1700s had a spacer.

Well, up to now I have three, all with the spacer cutted out from one scale (with "original pinning"). So I guess both sistems were used.

I have and old "stub tail" and it has a parallel sided spacer made of lead.

Regards - Walt