- Were most safety razors during World War II mild or aggressive razors . . .
Simplex and Clix were common, neither aggressive Both good razors Sent from my LG-US998 using Tapatalk Yes! The Clix is awesome Tech-like and mild, but I like it better than the Tech
- clix razor - Badger Blade
Not an expert but have a couple of Clix and here is what I've found out so far, Clix were made in the 1940s by the Conrad Razor Blade co of NY They produced Tech style DE razors with gun metal caps and plastic handles and Gillette type Bakelite safety bar guides They were one of several companies that produced Military Razors during WWII for the US Government On a cardboard case that I
- Lets See Your Bakelite Razors! - Badger Blade
Since picking up the Phoenix bakelite slant I've looked at the material in a new light It always seemed a cheap material, used mostly on budget razors, but it serves the purpose well While the PAA and Merkur 45 are obvious modern versions, it seems every producer, Gillette, Gem, Clix, Star
- Clix Five Hundred - Badger Blade
Hello gents! Yesterday, I scored a Clix Five Hundred with the original box, bakelite case, and blades from an antique store for $20 The razor is practically brand new The top cap and base plate are metal and the handle is bakelite I have searched, but haven't been able to find much
- National Safety Razor - Badger Blade
The Clix Razors, of which I know three configurations, look to mostly appear 1944-47 (blades came earlier) They carry over the covered blade tabs from the original design for Barbasol but the plate and handle seem not subject to patent as similar designs are seen in the National and Simplex razors EZ-FLO top, Clix 500 bottom Simplex:
- Lets See Your Bakelite Razors! | Page 3 | Badger Blade
Top row Left to Right: NOS Gillette WWII Tech, Simplex 7 Military, and 2 CLIX (first one is NOS) Middle row: GEM Junior, GEM Junior, Gillette Gold Tech, Gillette pre war Tech, Gillette post war Tech, 7 O'clock made in England, Neillite 400, Slant Stroke, and another Simplex 7
- Clix Safety Razor - Badger Blade
This one was included in a small lot Has what looks like either a bakelite or plastic handle I am curious as to when these were made Is anyone familiar with a Clix razor made in USA ?
- Custom Clix Razor - Badger Blade
First off Mods this razor is not for sale, it's just drool candy Several years ago I got a Clix razor in a lot that had some Gillette NEW heads Since I didn't use Clix with my handles I sold it for cheap here Before I shipped it I gave it a test shave and it was terrific, I instantly
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