(03-27-2021, 12:46 AM)MrGuy Wrote:

(03-26-2021, 12:49 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: So a little update for all the comments about "the stops aren't uncomfortable for me". Perhaps I should have been clearer. I did NO file work when I used mine. After checking it the stops had sharp edges that were causing my discomfort (scratching) and after getting home from work I went over them quickly with some small files and will give it another try tomorrow now that the edges aren't razors themselves  

That’s what I noticed right away on mine, but must have missed a little bit as the third pass started getting a little noticeable. I’d imagine not getting filed down first would not be pleasant at all!

Had my second Fuzzy Catcher shave today and results were better. Issues that remain are still a matter of finding my grove with the razor and not a reflection of the razor itself. The only other thing I noticed is the width of the blade stop areas make it a touch tricky for areas I like to use the edge of the blade on, directly under the nostrils for example. Not knowing the first thing about the structural needs of this kind of project, I have no clue if that’s something that could safely be slimmed down. I’ll be recording Sunday’s shave for the Tube and unless anyone objects I’d like to link your videos as well. If there are any “testers” in the group that have or will have videos up but didn’t link here please let us know.

(03-27-2021, 06:48 PM)Jayaruh Wrote: I added a TW to my Fuzzy Catcher.

(03-27-2021, 06:48 PM)Jayaruh Wrote: I added a TW to my Fuzzy Catcher.

   

   

   

   

(03-28-2021, 12:23 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: Found this while looking at Lather Catchers and thought it was interesting. Never saw one before and uses the same blade hold principle as Tom's Fuzzy Catcher twhite It's called "The Model"

(03-28-2021, 01:43 PM)GAW9576 Wrote:

(03-28-2021, 12:23 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: Found this while looking at Lather Catchers and thought it was interesting. Never saw one before and uses the same blade hold principle as Tom's Fuzzy Catcher twhite It's called "The Model"

Very interesting

(03-28-2021, 12:23 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: Found this while looking at Lather Catchers and thought it was interesting. Never saw one before and uses the same blade hold principle as Tom's Fuzzy Catcher twhite It's called "The Model"

Quote:Model
Novitas Mfg. Co., Waltham, Massachusetts. Thin rigid
single-edge blade, closed comb guard, spring pressure of one-
piece lather-catcher head clamps top of blade, slim wooden
black ebony handle. Head marked – MODEL – / SAFETY
RAZOR / NOVITAS M'F'G CO. / WALTHAM, MASS. U.S.A.
Manufactured under Letters Patent. Blades in 1927 Sears
catalog

(03-28-2021, 03:30 PM)riverrun Wrote:

(03-28-2021, 12:23 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: Found this while looking at Lather Catchers and thought it was interesting. Never saw one before and uses the same blade hold principle as Tom's Fuzzy Catcher twhite It's called "The Model"

Nice one? Yours?

Not completely unknown. Waits has this to say:

Quote:Model
Novitas Mfg. Co., Waltham, Massachusetts. Thin rigid
single-edge blade, closed comb guard, spring pressure of one-
piece lather-catcher head clamps top of blade, slim wooden
black ebony handle. Head marked – MODEL – / SAFETY
RAZOR / NOVITAS M'F'G CO. / WALTHAM, MASS. U.S.A.
Manufactured under Letters Patent. Blades in 1927 Sears
catalog

(03-28-2021, 03:02 PM)GAW9576 Wrote:

(03-28-2021, 01:43 PM)GAW9576 Wrote: Very interesting

We need pictures!