Razor Blade Collection

Bronze Age
Illustration of objects from a Bronze Age

A barber shaving a customer
5308069 A barber shaving a customer.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a barber shaving a customer, while wigs have been placed on stands ready to be dressed. Dated 19th century)

A Chinese barber
5308068 A Chinese barber.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Chinese barber sharpening his razor. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Japanese barber - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
A Japanese barber - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. 'We present this week another of those characteristic Illustrations of the manners and customs of the Japanese people

Barber's Sign, c. 1938. Creator: Wynna Wright
Barber's Sign, c. 1938

Razor Box and Razor, c. 1937. Creator: Alfred Walbeck
Razor Box and Razor, c. 1937

Scene in the Place, at Calais, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Scene in the Place, at Calais, 1854. Allied personnel in France before leaving to fight in the Crimean War. French soldiers are not restricted to be very close shavers - in the literal reuse

A Difficult Crossing (colour litho)
3646241 A Difficult Crossing (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Difficult Crossing)

Demise of a burglar (colour litho)
3099187 Demise of a burglar (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demise of a burglar. Fin tragique d un cambrioleur)

landsknecht
" Landsknecht by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) Landsknecht with a flag of MaximilianLandsknechts (singular Landsknecht, German plural Landsknechte)

Razor, 1938. Creator: Clarence Secor
Razor, 1938

Razor (Anniversary Tin), 1850 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Razor (Anniversary Tin), 1850/1900

Barak Türkmenleri
Murat YILMAZ

Debonair Covers - Ratonal Stropper Razor Blades, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Debonair Covers - Rotonal Stropper Razor Blades, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Advertisement for the Wardonia razor, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Advertisement for the Wardonia razor, 1936. " Smooth as an Egg" - A New Sensation for Shavers. Price given in India rupees. From " The Civil and Military Gazette" Annual, 1936

Yvett razor advertisement, 1915. A print from Le Flambeau (the Torch), 18th September 1915

She fleeces him, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
She fleeces him, 1799. Plate 35 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain The series is evidence of the artists political

King Gillettes safety razor with replaceable blade, 1905. King Camp Gillette developed the disposable blade safety razor during the 1890s with engineer William Emery Nickerson

Paper cutting machine
Antique illustration of Paper cutting machine

Line cutter machine
Antique illustration of line cutter machine

CJ6 8699 Colin Shaw, Aston Martin, Razor Blade
Colin Shaw, Aston Martin, Razor Blade, Brooklands Double Twelve, Motorsport Festival, Vintage Sports Car Club, VSCC, 17th June 2017, 110th Anniversary, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, classic cars

Hand paper line cutting device
Antique illustration of hand paper line cutting device

Pruning machine
Antique illustration of pruning machine

Handsaw
Antique illustration of a woodcutter hand saw

Trimming machine
Antique illustration of a trimming machine

Bronze hatchet
Antique illustration of a bronze hatchet found in Sweden

Hunting Razors or Shaving made easy on Horseback if required, 1800 (engraving)
XJF1127530 Hunting Razors or Shaving made easy on Horseback if required, 1800 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Digital illustration of improvised needle compass made from razor blade suspended in plastic bottle

Coloured SEM of a disposable safety razor
Razor. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of a disposable safety razor with hairs (brown) stuck to it. The two blades of the razor (white, at centre) are held in a blue mounting

Swallowed razor and razor blades, X-ray
Swallowed razor and razor blades. Coloured X-ray of the abdomen of a patient with dementia that has swallowed a razor (centre left) and razor blades (upper right)

Man shaving
MODEL RELEASED. Man shaving his face

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"Unveiling the Ancient Art: The Bronze Age Razor Blade" Step back in time to the Bronze Age, where a difficult crossing was made easier with the invention of the razor blade. A captivating colour litho depicts the demise of a burglar, showcasing how this simple tool played a significant role in history. Fast forward to the era of landsknechts and their impeccable grooming rituals. The 1938 creation by Clarence Secor showcases an exquisite razor blade that exudes elegance and sophistication. But let us not forget its humble beginnings - an anniversary tin from 1850/1900, crafted by an unknown creator. This razor blade holds secrets from generations past, passed down through time. Traveling further east, we encounter Barak Türkmenleri and their mastery of shaving techniques. Their expertise is reflected in Plate 35 from Los Caprichos: "She fleeces him, " a satirical artwork by Francisco Goya that humorously captures the essence of shaving rituals. Intriguingly, Debonair Covers presents Ratonal Stropper Razor Blades from 1909; their design remains shrouded in mystery but undoubtedly contributed to countless smooth shaves throughout history. Advertisements for Wardonia razors (1936) and Yvett razors (1915) showcase how these blades became essential tools for men's grooming routines across different eras. From sleek designs to promises of unparalleled performance, these ads highlight society's fascination with achieving a clean-cut appearance. The journey through time reveals more than just a mere tool – it unravels stories woven into our collective human experience. Whether it be ancient civilizations or modern innovations, one thing remains constant: the razor blade has always been at our side as we navigate life's twists and turns with precision and style.