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Ronson Razors - Whiterook - 11-21-2021
Razor: Ronson Shaves and Sharpens
Blade: Personna Injector
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Aftershave: Duke Cannon Supply Company Ice Cold Balm
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder
This razor is like the Jones Shake Sharp in that it uses a double edged blade, but you only shave with one side. The other side rides on rollers which can be used to sharpen that side of the blade. The mechanism can be used to flip the blade when needed. The original blades were proprietary, but injector blades and be fitted just fine with some fiddling. I use a blade blank on the other side so that the blade assembly is properly supported. Half DE blades can be used as well. They actually shave nicely and are worth a try if you come across one!
RE: Ronson Razors - Dave in KY - 11-21-2021
(11-21-2021, 06:01 PM)Whiterook Wrote: Razor: Ronson Shaves and Sharpens
Blade: Personna Injector
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Aftershave: Duke Cannon Supply Company Ice Cold Balm
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder
This razor is like the Jones Shake Sharp in that it uses a double edged blade, but you only shave with one side. The other side rides on rollers which can be used to sharpen that side of the blade. The mechanism can be used to flip the blade when needed. The original blades were proprietary, but injector blades and be fitted just fine with some fiddling. I use a blade blank on the other side so that the blade assembly is properly supported. Half DE blades can be used as well. They actually shave nicely and are worth a try if you come across one!
Didn't care for the shave from mine but only used it once, I'll need to revisit it as I've heard others talk well of it
Don't see it ever matching in shave quality either of my Shake Sharps though. 
RE: Ronson Razors - Whiterook - 11-21-2021
I have a Jones, but it is broken, so I haven't tried one. I am very pleased with my Eco, so I get the Idea. You might want to give your Ronson another chance. Did you use an Injector blade or a half DE?
RE: Ronson Razors - Dave in KY - 11-21-2021
(11-21-2021, 07:02 PM)Whiterook Wrote: I have a Jones, but it is broken, so I haven't tried one. I am very pleased with my Eco, so I get the Idea. You might want to give your Ronson another chance. Did you use an Injector blade or a half DE?
I used an injector but I did not put anything on the other side to balance it either. I've already put something on the other side and have it set up for tomorrow shave because you have given me the motivation to give it another shot before I even read this !
I'm sorry your Shake Sharp is broken. With a double stacked de blade it is one of my all-time favorite razors for smoothness and closeness.
RE: Ronson Razors - srqshaver - 11-21-2021
(11-21-2021, 06:01 PM)Whiterook Wrote: Razor: Ronson Shaves and Sharpens
Blade: Personna Injector
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Aftershave: Duke Cannon Supply Company Ice Cold Balm
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder
This razor is like the Jones Shake Sharp in that it uses a double edged blade, but you only shave with one side. The other side rides on rollers which can be used to sharpen that side of the blade. The mechanism can be used to flip the blade when needed. The original blades were proprietary, but injector blades and be fitted just fine with some fiddling. I use a blade blank on the other side so that the blade assembly is properly supported. Half DE blades can be used as well. They actually shave nicely and are worth a try if you come across one!
I swear, there seems to be an endless variety of stunning razors. It doesn't hurt that I'm a total sucker for early 20th Century design (Art Deco with a dash of Steampunk I guess). I miss the fact that everyday things could be expressive and interesting just because.
RE: Ronson Razors - Whiterook - 11-21-2021
(11-21-2021, 08:17 PM)srqshaver Wrote:And tools designed and built to last a lifetime.(11-21-2021, 06:01 PM)Whiterook Wrote: Razor: Ronson Shaves and Sharpens
Blade: Personna Injector
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Aftershave: Duke Cannon Supply Company Ice Cold Balm
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder
This razor is like the Jones Shake Sharp in that it uses a double edged blade, but you only shave with one side. The other side rides on rollers which can be used to sharpen that side of the blade. The mechanism can be used to flip the blade when needed. The original blades were proprietary, but injector blades and be fitted just fine with some fiddling. I use a blade blank on the other side so that the blade assembly is properly supported. Half DE blades can be used as well. They actually shave nicely and are worth a try if you come across one!
I swear, there seems to be an endless variety of stunning razors. It doesn't hurt that I'm a total sucker for early 20th Century design (Art Deco with a dash of Steampunk I guess). I miss the fact that everyday things could be expressive and interesting just because.
RE: Ronson Razors - Dave in KY - 11-21-2021
(11-21-2021, 08:25 PM)Whiterook Wrote:(11-21-2021, 08:17 PM)srqshaver Wrote: I swear, there seems to be an endless variety of stunning razors. It doesn't hurt that I'm a total sucker for early 20th Century design (Art Deco with a dash of Steampunk I guess). I miss the fact that everyday things could be expressive and interesting just because.And tools designed and built to last a lifetime.
Amen
RE: Ronson Razors - RobinK - 05-02-2025
I've not seen one like this for a while and the price is much too high for my budget. But maybe someone else is interested in them? They really are very pretty.
Not sure whether live links to auctions are allowed. If not, apologies a s feel free to nuke this post.
(Fuzzy was here)