Vintage 1939-1945 Schick Injector Razor With Butterscotch Bakelite Handle In Original Case
Over the years the Schick Injector Razor has been made by at least four different parent companies. The original Schick Repeating Razors were made for the Magazine Repeating Razor Company by the American Chain and Cable Company in 1926. When Col. Schick decided to follow the dry shave road in 1928, he sold his interest in the Magazine Repeating Razor Company to American Chain And Cable, who continued to make and develop the razor until 1945. Although the razor we now know as the Schick Injector Razor was not produced until 1935, well after Col. Schick sold the company, one of the key patents was taken out by him in 1931, that being for the separate injector magazine with plug in key.
But through it all, from 1935 right into the 2000's, the basic mechanism remained the same. A 1935 blade injector works just fine in a 2003 Injector Razor, and vice versa. And the blades from the 1926 Magazine Repeating razor, Col. Schick's first, will still work in today's razor.
All Schick razors were manufactured of the best materials and they were built to last a lifetime and they are renowned for their BBS shaves. Their single edge blades also last longer between shaves, since they are thicker and keep their edges much longer than a thin double edge blade. Many serious shavers who regularly compare razors, agree that a Schick probably gives one of the closest shaves.
Considering that it is between 72 and 78 years old, it is in excellent condition and well looked after. An absolute collector's piece and true gem which would last at least another 78 years. Do not miss the opportunity to own a piece of history!
These razors use the normal injector type single edge razor blades. We do supply these - just have a look for them on our BOB page.
There is a HUGE resurgence worldwide to the traditional wet shave. And the reasons are simple:
1) The best shaves ever
2) Very cheap
3) Very satisfying - nothing like a clean shaved face
4) The nostalgia, the ritual and the smell
5) One has to get up 10 minutes earlier, but the whole experience is worth it!
And ask yourself the question: Why do all professional barbers worldwide still use traditional shaving tools? So come on people, join the millions who know what a shave should be like!
Here is a nice video tutorial on a DE safety razor shave - check it out!:
