1912 — The '1912' SE razor

PatentUS1018783

InventionSafety Razor

FiledWednesday, 15^th September 1909

PublishedTuesday, 27^th February 1912

InventorAugust William Scheuber

OwnerSimon Zinn

LanguageEnglish

The patent that got me started on patents. Read it with a 1912 in your hand and admire its elegance. August W. Scheuber, I admire you.

Patent text and diagrams: US1018783

1921 — Single Edge Folding Razor

PatentUS1376759

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledTuesday, 9^th September 1919

PublishedTuesday, 3^rd May 1921

InventorChristian E. A. Gronbech

LanguageEnglish

An adjustable single edge version of the Bigelow-Parkin razor provided with adapters for different single and double edge blades. Never produced as far as I know, but this patent is well worth the read. I want one.

Patent text and diagrams: US1376759

1959 — Injector Razor with Hydromagic Lever

PatentUS2911714

InventionSafety razor with blade locking means for receiving blades from a magazine

FiledMonday, 26^th April 1954

PublishedTuesday, 10^th November 1959

InventorsLeopold Karl Kuhnl, Carl George Preis

OwnerEversharp Inc.

LanguageEnglish

It's quite an effort to understand in detail how the Hydromagic lever works, but it's interesting to see how clever it is.

Patent text and diagrams: US2911714

1864 — Kinloch's Razor Guard

PatentUS41891

InventionImporovement in Razors

FiledTuesday, 8^th March 1864

PublishedTuesday, 8^th March 1864

InventorJohn Kinloch

OwnersAdam and Archibald Catanach, John Kinloch

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US41891

1867 — Carr's Razor

PatentUS67411

InventionRazor

FiledTuesday, 6^th August 1867

PublishedTuesday, 6^th August 1867

InventorGouverneur Carr

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US67411

1878 — Monks' Shaving Apparatus

PatentUS206473

InventionImprovement in Shaving Apparatus

FiledMonday, 3^rd December 1877

PublishedTuesday, 30^th July 1878

InventorJohn Monks

LanguageEnglish

This razor was orininally patented in England in 1874. Affecitionately known as the “pig-scraper” because it is “intended for shaving the beard, but it may be employed for trimming the hair, or removing the same from the skin of any animal”.

Patent text and diagrams: US206473

1880 — Moody's Twin-Blade Razor

PatentUS228829

InventionRazor

FiledThursday, 15^th April 1880

PublishedTuesday, 15^th June 1880

InventorCharles D. Moody

OwnerCharles B. Wilson

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US228829

1880 — First Kampfe Safety Razor Patent

PatentUS228904

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledSaturday, 8^th May 1880

PublishedTuesday, 15^th June 1880

InventorsFrederick and Otto Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

The first ever patent for a “Safety-Razor”.

Patent text and diagrams: US228904

1880 — Folding Razor

PatentUS229127

InventionRazor

FiledTuesday, 18^th May 1880

PublishedTuesday, 22^nd June 1880

InventorJohn Heitner

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US229127

1881 — Fontaine's Razor Guard

PatentUS237008

InventionRazor-Guard

FiledMonday, 4^th October 1880

PublishedTuesday, 25^th January 1881

InventorPierre Lucien Fontaine

LanguageEnglish

First patented in France in 1879

Patent text and diagrams: US237008

1881 — A.K. Razor

PatentUS237174

InventionRazor

FiledThursday, 22^nd July 1880

PublishedTuesday, 1^st February 1881

InventorsEugene Louis Bossin, Jean Jules Brard, François Durand

LanguageEnglish

Originally patented in France in 1879

Patent text and diagrams: US237174

1881 — Allin's Razor Guard

PatentUS241583

InventionRazor Guard

FiledMonday, 18^th April 1881

PublishedTuesday, 17^th May 1881

InventorLucius C. Allin

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US241583

1881 — Zamett's Razor Guard

PatentUS250412

InventionRazor-Guard

FiledSaturday, 14^th May 1881

PublishedTuesday, 6^th December 1881

InventorPaul Zamett

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US250412

1882 — Herberer's Roller Guard

PatentUS266034

InventionRazor

FiledTuesday, 15^th August 1882

PublishedTuesday, 17^th October 1882

InventorEdward Herberer

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US266034

1886 — Razor Guard

PatentUS333736

InventionRazor

FiledWednesday, 4^th November 1885

PublishedTuesday, 5^th January 1886

InventorHenry G. Fiske

OwnersHenry G. Fiske, Asa K. Jr. Patton

LanguageEnglish

This patent was claimed for some Kampfe Star razors.

Patent text and diagrams: US333736

1886 — Folding Razor

PatentUS338167

InventionRazor

FiledMonday, 21^st December 1885

PublishedTuesday, 16^th March 1886

InventorLeo Ehrlich

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US338167

1886 — Kampfe Safety Razor

PatentUS341420

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledWednesday, 24^th March 1886

PublishedTuesday, 4^th May 1886

InventorRichard Kampfe

OwnersFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US341420

1886 — Kampfe Razor with built-in mirror

PatentUS344115

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledThursday, 7^th May 1885

PublishedTuesday, 22^nd June 1886

InventorRichard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US344115

1886 — Kampfe Lather Catcher

PatentUS344114

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledThursday, 13^th August 1885

PublishedTuesday, 22^nd June 1886

InventorsFrederick and Otto Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US344114

1886 — Torrey's Razor Guard

PatentUS349287

InventionRazor-Guard

FiledMonday, 3^rd May 1886

PublishedTuesday, 14^th September 1886

InventorJoseph R. Torrey

OwnerJ. R. Torrey Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US349287

1886 — Kampfe Folding Razor

PatentUS354196

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledTuesday, 19^th October 1886

PublishedTuesday, 14^th December 1886

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US354196

1887 — Kampfe Safety Razor

PatentUS358978

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledTuesday, 19^th October 1886

PublishedTuesday, 8^th March 1887

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US358978

1887 — Folding Razor

PatentUS360159

InventionShaving Apparatus

FiledMonday, 27^th December 1886

PublishedTuesday, 29^th March 1887

InventorRobert M. Keating

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US360159

1887 — Safety Razor

PatentUS361234

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledThursday, 2^nd September 1886

PublishedTuesday, 12^th April 1887

InventorAndrew Partridge

OwnerKampfe Bros.

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US361234

1887 — Torrey Toboggan Razor

PatentUS370505

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledTuesday, 5^th July 1887

PublishedTuesday, 27^th September 1887

InventorJoseph Turner

OwnerJ. R. Torrey Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US370505

1887 — Torrey Comet Razor

PatentUS370506

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledTuesday, 5^th July 1887

PublishedTuesday, 27^th September 1887

InventorJoseph Turner

OwnerJ. R. Torrey Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US370506

1887 — Safety-Razor

PatentUS373395

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledWednesday, 16^th March 1887

PublishedTuesday, 15^th November 1887

InventorHenry G. Fiske

OwnerKampfe Bros.

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US373395

1887 — Folding Razor

PatentUS375592

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledMonday, 22^nd March 1886

PublishedTuesday, 27^th December 1887

InventorAlbert S. Aloe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US375592

1888 — Kampfe Safety Razor

PatentUS385462

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledFriday, 12^th March 1886

PublishedTuesday, 3^rd July 1888

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US385462

1888 — Kampfe Lather Catcher

PatentUS387359

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledMonday, 6^th February 1888

PublishedTuesday, 7^th August 1888

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US387359

1889 — Simplified Torrey Comet Razor

PatentUS400418

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledMonday, 20^th August 1888

PublishedTuesday, 26^th March 1889

InventorJoseph Turner

OwnerJ. R. Torrey Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US400418

1890 — Handleless Safety Razor

PatentUS424601

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledFriday, 1^st March 1889

PublishedTuesday, 1^st April 1890

InventorBenno vom Eigen

OwnersFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US424601

1891 — Sport No. 1 Foldable Razor

PatentDE57239

InventionSicherheits-Rasirmesser

FiledTuesday, 16^th December 1890

PublishedSaturday, 4^th July 1891

InventorErnst Scharff

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: DE57239

1892 — Fox Safety Razor

PatentUS484116

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledFriday, 15^th April 1892

PublishedTuesday, 11^th October 1892

InventorEgon Lothar Schmitz

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US484116

1892 — German Patent for the Rapide safety razor

PatentDE64903

InventionSicherheitsrasirmesser

FiledSaturday, 19^th December 1891

PublishedThursday, 13^th October 1892

InventorErnst Scharff

LanguageGerman

Other countriesUS512125

Patent text and diagrams: DE64903

1893 — Stenberg Dry Razor

PatentUS489995

InventionRazor

FiledMonday, 28^th March 1892

PublishedTuesday, 17^th January 1893

InventorJohn Andrew Stenberg

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US489995

1894 — US Patent for the Rapide safety razor

PatentUS512125

InventionSafety Razor

FiledFriday, 10^th June 1892

PublishedTuesday, 2^nd January 1894

InventorErnst Scharff

LanguageEnglish

Other countriesDE64903

Patent text and diagrams: US512125

1894 — Kampfe design for razor handle

PatentUSD23699

InventionDesign for a Razor-Handle

FiledThursday, 6^th September 1894

PublishedTuesday, 16^th October 1894

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: USD23699

1895 — Razor Blade Holder

PatentUSD24093

InventionRazor-Blade Holder

FiledFriday, 1^st February 1895

PublishedTuesday, 12^th March 1895

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: USD24093

1895 — Razor Blade Carrier

PatentUS540319

InventionRazor-Blade Carrier

FiledThursday, 6^th September 1894

PublishedTuesday, 4^th June 1895

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US540319

1896 — Kampfe Lather Catcher

PatentUS554823

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledWednesday, 2^nd October 1895

PublishedTuesday, 18^th February 1896

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US554823

1896 — Safety Razor

PatentUS560493

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledWednesday, 12^th February 1896

PublishedTuesday, 19^th May 1896

InventorRuth Ethelinda Gibbs

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US560493

1896 — Fuchs Safety Razor

PatentUS561707

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledWednesday, 11^th March 1896

PublishedTuesday, 9^th June 1896

InventorEugene J. Fuchs

OwnerKampfe Brothers

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US561707

1897 — Kampfe Safety Razor Casing

PatentUSD27032

InventionSafety-Razor Casing

FiledThursday, 2^nd April 1896

PublishedTuesday, 11^th May 1897

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: USD27032

1898 — Stropping Machine

PatentUS613825

InventionStropping-Machine

FiledMonday, 13^th June 1898

PublishedTuesday, 8^th November 1898

InventorAugust William Scheuber

OwnerMary Zinn

LanguageEnglish

This is Scheuber's first shaving related patent.

Patent text and diagrams: US613825

1898 — First Reichard Razor Patent

PatentUS616806

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledFriday, 4^th March 1898

PublishedTuesday, 27^th December 1898

InventorJeremiah Reichard

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US616806

1898 — The second Reichard patent

PatentUS616807

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledMonday, 20^th June 1898

PublishedTuesday, 27^th December 1898

InventorJeremiah Reichard

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US616807

1898 — The first Electric Razor patent

PatentUS616554

InventionRazor

FiledWednesday, 28^th September 1898

PublishedTuesday, 27^th December 1898

InventorJohn F. O'Rourke

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US616554

1899 — Stropping Machine

PatentUS627014

InventionStropping-Machine

FiledThursday, 30^th March 1899

PublishedTuesday, 13^th June 1899

InventorAugust William Scheuber

OwnerMary Zinn

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US627014

1899 — Kampfe Safety Razor

PatentUS637511

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledWednesday, 4^th May 1898

PublishedTuesday, 21^st November 1899

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US637511

1899 — Kampfe Safety Razor

PatentUS637512

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledThursday, 17^th August 1899

PublishedTuesday, 21^st November 1899

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US637512

1899 — Box for Safety Razors

PatentUS638126

InventionBox for Safety-Razors

FiledSaturday, 6^th August 1898

PublishedTuesday, 28^th November 1899

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US638126

1900 — Lather Catcher SE Razor

PatentUS645017

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledThursday, 6^th July 1899

PublishedTuesday, 6^th March 1900

InventorAugust William Scheuber

OwnerMary Zinn

LanguageEnglish

August Scheuber's first razor patent.

Patent text and diagrams: US645017

1900 — Pedal-Operated Shaving Device

PatentUS646065

InventionShaving Device

FiledThursday, 31^st August 1899

PublishedTuesday, 27^th March 1900

InventorSamuel L. Bligh

LanguageEnglish

For some reason this idea didn't take off.

Patent text and diagrams: US646065

1900 — Lather Catcher SE Razor

PatentUS657010

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledFriday, 29^th December 1899

PublishedTuesday, 28^th August 1900

InventorAugust William Scheuber

OwnerMary Zinn

LanguageEnglish

This patent appears on several razor brands - Antiseptic Ready Shaver, Clover Brand, Eureka, Gem Junior Bar, Gem Junior and Superior.

Patent text and diagrams: US657010

1900 — Stropping Machine

PatentUS658649

InventionMachine for stropping razor blades

FiledTuesday, 17^th July 1900

PublishedTuesday, 25^th September 1900

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US658649

1900 — Stropping Machine

PatentUS658650

InventionRazor-Stropping Device

FiledTuesday, 17^th July 1900

PublishedTuesday, 25^th September 1900

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US658650

1900 — Lather Catcher SE razor

PatentUS664177

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledFriday, 14^th September 1900

PublishedTuesday, 18^th December 1900

InventorAugust William Scheuber

OwnerMary Zinn

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US664177

1901 — Kampfe Safety Razor

PatentUS668752

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledTuesday, 17^th July 1900

PublishedTuesday, 26^th February 1901

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US668752

1901 — Kampfe Safety Razor

PatentUS672983

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledMonday, 21^st January 1901

PublishedTuesday, 30^th April 1901

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US672983

1901 — Kampfe 'New Model'

PatentUS672984

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledFriday, 1^st March 1901

PublishedTuesday, 30^th April 1901

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US672984

1901 — Lather Catcher SE Razor

PatentUS679639

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledWednesday, 1^st May 1901

PublishedTuesday, 30^th July 1901

InventorAugust William Scheuber

OwnerMary Zinn

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US679639

1901 — Gem Junior Bar

PatentUS686143

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledThursday, 6^th June 1901

PublishedTuesday, 5^th November 1901

InventorAugust William Scheuber

OwnerMary Zinn

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US686143

1901 — Torrey Safety Razor

PatentUS690380

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledTuesday, 30^th April 1901

PublishedTuesday, 31^st December 1901

InventorJoseph Turner

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US690380

1902 — Kampfe Safety Razor

PatentUS694650

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledMonday, 29^th October 1900

PublishedTuesday, 4^th March 1902

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US694650

1902 — New Torrey Safety Razor

PatentUS698763

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledThursday, 27^th February 1902

PublishedTuesday, 29^th April 1902

InventorJoseph Turner

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US698763

1902 — Wind-up Rotary Razor

PatentUS703845

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledMonday, 8^th April 1901

PublishedTuesday, 1^st July 1902

InventorMiles H. Standish

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US703845

1903 — Wilkinson Patent Safety Shaver

PatentGB190211526

InventionImprovements in Safety Razors

FiledTuesday, 20^th May 1902

PublishedThursday, 15^th January 1903

InventorHenry Wilkinson Latham

OwnerThe Wilkinson Sword Company Limited

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: GB190211526

1903 — Stropping Machine

PatentUS724337

InventionStropping-Machine

FiledFriday, 21^st November 1902

PublishedTuesday, 31^st March 1903

InventorAugust William Scheuber

OwnerMary Zinn

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US724337

1903 — Kampfe Safety-Razor

PatentUS733399

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledThursday, 19^th February 1903

PublishedTuesday, 14^th July 1903

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US733399

1903 — Kampfe Safety Razor

PatentUS733400

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledThursday, 19^th February 1903

PublishedTuesday, 14^th July 1903

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US733400

1903 — Lather Catcher SE Razor

PatentUS739029

InventionSafety-Razor Frame

FiledMonday, 2^nd March 1903

PublishedTuesday, 15^th September 1903

InventorAugust William Scheuber

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US739029

1903 — Yankee Trademark

PatentUSTM41201

InventionTrade-Mark for Safety-Razors and Razor-Blades

FiledFriday, 22^nd May 1903

PublishedTuesday, 29^th September 1903

InventorJeremiah Reichard

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: USTM41201

1904 — Lather Catcher SE Razor

PatentUS749751

InventionSafety-Razor Frame

FiledMonday, 2^nd March 1903

PublishedTuesday, 19^th January 1904

InventorAugust William Scheuber

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US749751

1904 — Folding Razor

PatentUS756615

InventionFolding Safety-Razor

FiledTuesday, 15^th September 1903

PublishedTuesday, 5^th April 1904

InventorAlfred Fornander

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US756615

1904 — Gaisman's first razor patent

PatentUS759262

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledMonday, 6^th April 1903

PublishedTuesday, 10^th May 1904

InventorHenry Jacques Gaisman

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US759262

1904 — Lather Catcher SE Razor

PatentUS759475

InventionSafety Razor Casing

FiledTuesday, 28^th April 1903

PublishedTuesday, 10^th May 1904

InventorAugust William Scheuber

OwnersJeremiah Reichard, Reichard & Scheuber Manufacturing Company, August William Scheuber

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US759475

1904 — Lather Catcher SE Razor

PatentUS769114

InventionSafety-Razor Frame

FiledMonday, 2^nd March 1903

PublishedTuesday, 30^th August 1904

InventorAugust William Scheuber

OwnersJeremiah Reichard, Reichard & Scheuber Mfg Co, August William Scheuber

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US769114

1904 — Star Trademark

PatentUSTM43256

InventionTrade-mark for Safety Shaving Devices

FiledThursday, 10^th December 1903

PublishedTuesday, 30^th August 1904

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

OwnerKampfe Bro's.

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: USTM43256

1904 — Star Trademark

PatentUSTM43257

InventionTrade-Mark for Razors and Razor-Blades

FiledThursday, 10^th December 1903

PublishedTuesday, 30^th August 1904

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

OwnerKampfe Bros.

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: USTM43257

1904 — Three Star Trademark

PatentUSTM43258

InventionTrade-Mark for Razors and Razor-Blades

FiledThursday, 10^th December 1903

PublishedTuesday, 30^th August 1904

InventorsFrederick, Otto and Richard Kampfe

OwnerKampfe Bros.

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: USTM43258

1904 — King Camp Gillette's original patent

PatentUS775134

InventionRazor

FiledTuesday, 3^rd December 1901

PublishedTuesday, 15^th November 1904

InventorKing Camp Gillette

OwnerFederal Trust Company

LanguageEnglish

The patent that started an empire. The first razor for DE blades. Ever.

Patent text and diagrams: US775134

1904 — King Camp Gillette's other patent

PatentUS775135

InventionRazor

FiledTuesday, 24^th May 1904

PublishedTuesday, 15^th November 1904

InventorKing Camp Gillette

OwnerFederal Trust Company

LanguageEnglish

Originally filed as part of King Camp's first patent. The original patent was later divided and this patent filed separately.

Patent text and diagrams: US775135

1904 — Heljestrand Razor

PatentSE18647

InventionAnordning vid rakhyflar

FiledFriday, 15^th April 1904

PublishedSaturday, 10^th December 1904

InventorC. G. Lindevall

LanguageSwedish

Patent text and diagrams: SE18647

1905 — Lather Catcher SE Razor

PatentUS780233

InventionSafety-Razor Frame

FiledFriday, 6^th November 1903

PublishedTuesday, 17^th January 1905

InventorAugust William Scheuber

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US780233

1905 — Radio Magno Safety “Combination” Ordinary razor

PatentUS780067

InventionSafety-Razor or Razor-Guard

FiledTuesday, 21^st June 1904

PublishedTuesday, 17^th January 1905

InventorAugust William Scheuber

LanguageEnglish

August Scheuber's design for a shavette style razor. It was sold as the Radio Magno Safety “Combination” Ordinary razor.

Patent text and diagrams: US780067

1905 — Christy Razor

PatentUS788820

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledThursday, 20^th October 1904

PublishedTuesday, 2^nd May 1905

InventorRuss Jackson Christy

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US788820

1905 — Razor Blade Adapter

PatentUS794798

InventionSafety-Razor-Blade Holder

FiledFriday, 5^th May 1905

PublishedTuesday, 18^th July 1905

InventorLouis Heckel

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US794798

1905 — Christy Hoe Razor

PatentUS798129

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledWednesday, 29^th October 1902

PublishedTuesday, 29^th August 1905

InventorRuss Jackson Christy

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US798129

1905 — One Piece Razor (almost)

PatentUS807172

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledMonday, 7^th August 1905

PublishedTuesday, 12^th December 1905

InventorAmos H. Jackson

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US807172

1906 — Pocket Safety Razor

PatentUS811999

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledTuesday, 20^th June 1905

PublishedTuesday, 6^th February 1906

InventorPeter Antonio Benet

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US811999

1906 — Folding Head Razor

PatentUS816141

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledTuesday, 18^th April 1905

PublishedTuesday, 27^th March 1906

InventorRobert S. Wiesenfeld

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US816141

1906 — Double Edge razor with two single edge blades

PatentUS816299

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledFriday, 26^th May 1905

PublishedTuesday, 27^th March 1906

InventorFrederick A. Clauberg

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US816299

1906 — Zinn Automatic Razor - The British Saga

PatentGB190524010

InventionImprovement in Safety Razors

FiledTuesday, 21^st November 1905

PublishedThursday, 19^th July 1906

InventorWalter J. Smart

LanguageEnglish

Other countriesUS881033

The Zinns claimed this patent as their own invention, but we know from the US patent that Walter J. Smart was the inventor. Also interesting are the differences between the original and amended versions. Only the amended version is shown, with additions highlighted

Patent text and diagrams: GB190524010

1906 — Razor with Circular Blade

PatentUS827718

InventionShaving Device

FiledSaturday, 2^nd December 1905

PublishedTuesday, 7^th August 1906

InventorBenno vom Eigen

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US827718

1906 — Folding Razor

PatentUS837359

InventionRazor

FiledThursday, 7^th September 1905

PublishedTuesday, 4^th December 1906

InventorRollin B. Tuller

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US837359

1907 — One Piece Razor

PatentUS843148

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledSaturday, 13^th October 1906

PublishedTuesday, 5^th February 1907

InventorAmos H. Jackson

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US843148

1907 — Razor with Triangular Blade

PatentUS845628

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledFriday, 9^th June 1905

PublishedTuesday, 26^th February 1907

InventorLeonard B. Gaylor

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US845628

1907 — Razor with Hexagonal Blade

PatentUS847308

InventionMultiple-Edge Safety-Razor

FiledFriday, 17^th August 1906

PublishedTuesday, 19^th March 1907

InventorsMalcolm H. Baker, Franklin S. Frisbie

OwnerMultiplex Safety Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US847308

1907 — Lather Catcher SE Razor

PatentUS850183

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledMonday, 5^th March 1906

PublishedTuesday, 16^th April 1907

InventorJeremiah Reichard

OwnerAmerican Safety Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US850183

1907 — Christy Razor

PatentUS853960

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledThursday, 3^rd May 1906

PublishedTuesday, 21^st May 1907

InventorRuss Jackson Christy

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US853960

1907 — Razor with Square Blade

PatentUS855252

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledWednesday, 1^st November 1905

PublishedTuesday, 28^th May 1907

InventorEdward Krusius

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US855252

1907 — Folding Razor

PatentUS856438

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledMonday, 2^nd March 1903

PublishedTuesday, 11^th June 1907

InventorsPietro Beltrame, Pietro Falchi

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US856438

1907 — Lather Catcher

PatentUS866856

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledMonday, 24^th April 1905

PublishedTuesday, 24^th September 1907

InventorEdward B. Gibford

OwnerAmerican Safety Razor Co.

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US866856

1907 — Swivel Head Razor

PatentUS866827

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledTuesday, 14^th May 1907

PublishedTuesday, 24^th September 1907

InventorGerhard Tittmann

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US866827

1907 — Leslie Razor

PatentUS869579

InventionSafety Razor

FiledWednesday, 14^th November 1906

PublishedTuesday, 29^th October 1907

InventorJames W. Leslie

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US869579

1908 — Zinn Automatic Razor

PatentUS881033

InventionSatefy-Razor

FiledSaturday, 14^th January 1905

PublishedTuesday, 3^rd March 1908

InventorWalter J. Smart

OwnersArthur S., Martin and Mary Zinn

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US881033

1908 — Stropping Machine

PatentUS892011

InventionRazor-Stropping Machine

FiledFriday, 23^rd August 1907

PublishedTuesday, 30^th June 1908

InventorAugust William Scheuber

OwnersArthur, Martin and Mary Zinn

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US892011

1908 — Clemak Razor

PatentGB190800532

InventionImprovements in Safety Razors

FiledThursday, 9^th January 1908

PublishedThursday, 5^th November 1908

InventorSidney Willet

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: GB190800532

1908 — Tiny DE Razor

PatentUS906488

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledMonday, 29^th April 1907

PublishedTuesday, 8^th December 1908

InventorWilliam H. Crichton-Clarke

OwnerGillette Safety Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

A very interesting patent assigned to Gillette. This razor would have been even smaller than the Bigelow-Parkin.

Patent text and diagrams: US906488

1909 — Leslie Razor

PatentUS908470

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledWednesday, 20^th March 1907

PublishedTuesday, 5^th January 1909

InventorJames W. Leslie

OwnerLeslie Safety Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US908470

1909 — Leslie Blade Sharpener

PatentUS909097

InventionDevice for Sharpening Razor-Blades

FiledWednesday, 20^th March 1907

PublishedTuesday, 5^th January 1909

InventorJames W. Leslie

OwnerLeslie Safety Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US909097

1909 — Leslie Blade Sharpener

PatentUS909098

InventionApparatus for Sharpening Blades

FiledThursday, 13^th February 1908

PublishedTuesday, 5^th January 1909

InventorJames W. Leslie

OwnerLeslie Safety Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US909098

1909 — Razor with two DE blades (four shaving edges)

PatentDE206980

InventionRasierhobel mit zwei auf einer dachartig gestalteten Unterlage angeordneten, beiderseits zugeschärften Messern.

FiledThursday, 27^th February 1908

PublishedMonday, 15^th February 1909

InventorKarl Middeldorf

LanguageGerman

Patent text and diagrams: DE206980

1909 — Mouse Trap

PatentUS924237

InventionTrap for Animals

FiledSaturday, 8^th August 1908

PublishedTuesday, 8^th June 1909

InventorOtto Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Otto Kampfe had other interests as well.

Patent text and diagrams: US924237

1909 — Burham Safety Razor

PatentUS927349

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledThursday, 14^th May 1908

PublishedTuesday, 6^th July 1909

InventorGeorge H. Hamilton

OwnerBurham Safety Razor Co.

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US927349

1909 — Unsinger Adelene Advertiser

PatentUS932518

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledSaturday, 17^th October 1908

PublishedTuesday, 31^st August 1909

InventorPhilip H. Unsinger

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US932518

1910 — Zinn Automatic Razor with narrow blade

PatentUS960424

InventionCutting-Blade For Razors

FiledTuesday, 23^rd May 1905

PublishedTuesday, 7^th June 1910

InventorWalter J. Smart

OwnerSimon Zinn

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US960424

1910 — The '1924' razor design as patented in 1909/1910

PatentGB190914526

InventionImprovements in or relating to Safety Razors

FiledMonday, 21^st June 1909

PublishedTuesday, 21^st June 1910

InventorJulius Bueno de Mesquita

LanguageEnglish

Other countriesUS1135775

Patent text and diagrams: GB190914526

1910 — Lather Catcher SE Razor

PatentUS962531

InventionHolder or Frame for Safety-Razor

FiledFriday, 23^rd August 1907

PublishedTuesday, 28^th June 1910

InventorWilliam Schmidt

OwnersArthur, Martin and Mary Zinn

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US962531

1910 — Safety Razor

PatentUS977314

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledFriday, 4^th March 1910

PublishedTuesday, 29^th November 1910

InventorOtto Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US977314

1911 — Mark Cross Razor

PatentUS996837

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledTuesday, 19^th July 1910

PublishedTuesday, 4^th July 1911

InventorLeonidas H. Cress

OwnerFederal Tool Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US996837

1911 — Clark's Silver King

PatentUS1005273

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledWednesday, 7^th December 1910

PublishedTuesday, 10^th October 1911

InventorJoseph Molkenthin

OwnerClark Blade and Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1005273

1911 — Kampfe Star Convex

PatentUS1008719

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledTuesday, 2^nd October 1906

PublishedTuesday, 14^th November 1911

InventorOtto Kampfe

OwnerKampfe Bros.

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1008719

1911 — Croscut Single Edge Slant Razor

PatentUS1013034

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledThursday, 31^st August 1911

PublishedTuesday, 26^th December 1911

InventorRichard Marx

LanguageEnglish

A single edge slant razor

Patent text and diagrams: US1013034

1912 — Bedford Razor

PatentUS1017138

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledWednesday, 18^th January 1911

PublishedTuesday, 13^th February 1912

InventorHans Christiansen

OwnerBedford Safety Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1017138

1912 — Mouse Trap

PatentUS1033761

InventionTrap for Animals

FiledTuesday, 7^th March 1911

PublishedTuesday, 23^rd July 1912

InventorOtto Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

The follow-up patent for Otto Kampfe's trap.

Patent text and diagrams: US1033761

1912 — Leslie Razor Blade

PatentUSD43082

InventionDesign for a Blade for Safety-Razors

FiledWednesday, 31^st May 1911

PublishedTuesday, 1^st October 1912

InventorJames W. Leslie

OwnerLeslie Manufacturing Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: USD43082

1912 — Mark Cross Razor

PatentUS1044863

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledWednesday, 21^st February 1912

PublishedTuesday, 19^th November 1912

InventorsLeonidas H. Cress, Harry W. Greenbrier, Anthony Novitsky

OwnerFederal Tool Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1044863

1912 — Blade for Mark Cross Razor

PatentUS1047617

InventionBlade for Safety-Razor

FiledTuesday, 1^st October 1912

PublishedTuesday, 17^th December 1912

InventorLeonidas H. Cress

OwnerFederal Tool Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1047617

1913 — The Superman Adjustable Razor

PatentUS1051094

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledFriday, 20^th March 1908

PublishedTuesday, 21^st January 1913

InventorWilliam C. Finney

OwnerPercy W. Finney

LanguageEnglish

An adjustable single edge razor. It was sold under the “Superman” brand.

Patent text and diagrams: US1051094

1914 — SE Razor '1914'

PatentUS1091436

InventionRazor

FiledWednesday, 12^th February 1913

PublishedTuesday, 24^th March 1914

InventorJoseph Kaufman

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1091436

1914 — Kampfe Safety Razor

PatentUS1093189

InventionLocking Means for Safety-Razor Blades

FiledFriday, 9^th May 1913

PublishedTuesday, 14^th April 1914

InventorRichard Jr. Kampfe

LanguageEnglish

Kampfe Star Cru-Steel, Hero Safety Razor and Improved Stoll

Patent text and diagrams: US1093189

1914 — Slant Razor

PatentGB191403504

InventionImprovements in Safety Razors

FiledWednesday, 11^th February 1914

PublishedThursday, 10^th September 1914

InventorThomas Wild

LanguageEnglish

Other countriesUS1171290

One of the first, if not the first patent for a slant razor.

Patent text and diagrams: GB191403504

1915 — Razor Blade

PatentUS1123371

InventionRazor-Blade

FiledThursday, 28^th March 1912

PublishedTuesday, 5^th January 1915

InventorAlfred W. Proctor

OwnerGillette Safety Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1123371

1915 — Collins Rotary Safety Razor

PatentUS1127409

InventionRotary Safety-Razor

FiledSaturday, 9^th May 1914

PublishedTuesday, 9^th February 1915

InventorCap Bertrand Collins

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1127409

1915 — The US patent for the '1924' razor design

PatentUS1135775

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledFriday, 3^rd December 1909

PublishedTuesday, 13^th April 1915

InventorJulius Bueno de Mesquita

LanguageEnglish

Other countriesGB190914526

Patent text and diagrams: US1135775

1915 — Star Super Six (little lidless lather catcher)

PatentUS1146868

InventionSatefy-Razor

FiledTuesday, 18^th August 1914

PublishedTuesday, 20^th July 1915

InventorWilliam F. Groschopp

OwnerKampfe Bros.

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1146868

1916 — Swivel Head Razor

PatentGB191512218

InventionAn Improved Safety Razor

FiledWednesday, 25^th August 1915

PublishedThursday, 13^th January 1916

InventorsJohn Alfred Lloyd, Harry Reynolds

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: GB191512218

1916 — Illuminating Razor Attachment

PatentUS1168288

InventionRazor

FiledTuesday, 9^th September 1913

PublishedTuesday, 18^th January 1916

InventorFrederick Nathaniel Davidson

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1168288

1916 — Slant Razor

PatentUS1171290

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledSaturday, 6^th February 1915

PublishedTuesday, 8^th February 1916

InventorThomas Wild

LanguageEnglish

Other countriesGB191403504

Patent text and diagrams: US1171290

1916 — Illuminated Razor

PatentUS1180686

InventionIlluminated Razor

FiledSaturday, 7^th June 1913

PublishedTuesday, 25^th April 1916

InventorKatherine Ellwood Allport

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1180686

1916 — Finger Razor

PatentUS1201317

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledFriday, 17^th March 1916

PublishedTuesday, 17^th October 1916

InventorGeorge W. Lishawa

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1201317

1916 — Electric DE Razor

PatentUS1208491

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledSaturday, 22^nd April 1916

PublishedTuesday, 12^th December 1916

InventorFernan Conill

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1208491

1917 — Illuminating Attachment For Razors

PatentUS1223305

InventionIlluminating Attachment For Razors

FiledThursday, 16^th March 1916

PublishedTuesday, 17^th April 1917

InventorKatherine Ellwood Allport

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1223305

1917 — Darrent Army & Navy Safety Razor Kit

PatentUS1234834

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledThursday, 11^th November 1915

PublishedTuesday, 31^st July 1917

InventorLuke Francis Warren

OwnerDarrent Company Inc.

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1234834

1918 — Eureka Handleless Razor

PatentCH77959

InventionRasierapparat

FiledWednesday, 20^th February 1918

PublishedMonday, 17^th June 1918

InventorHeinrich Besançon

LanguageGerman

Patent text and diagrams: CH77959

1918 — Ribbed Razor and Blade

PatentGB121415

InventionImprovements in Safety Razors

FiledThursday, 28^th March 1918

PublishedThursday, 19^th December 1918

InventorsHenry Thomas Gill, Harry Lucas

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: GB121415

1919 — Multi blade Safety Razor Frame

PatentUS1299570

InventionSafety-Razor Frame

FiledFriday, 2^nd August 1918

PublishedTuesday, 8^th April 1919

InventorWilliam F. Groschopp

OwnerKampfe Bros.

LanguageEnglish

The last patent I can find for Kampfe Bros.

Patent text and diagrams: US1299570

1919 — Eureka Handleless Razor

PatentUS1326635

InventionRazor

FiledThursday, 30^th January 1919

PublishedTuesday, 30^th December 1919

InventorHeinrich Besançon

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1326635

1920 — Gillette New Improved Razor

PatentUS1328024

InventionSafety Razor

FiledSaturday, 3^rd February 1917

PublishedTuesday, 13^th January 1920

InventorEdward R. Wharton

OwnerGillette Safety Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

This is the patent Gillette filed just before their original patents expired.

Patent text and diagrams: US1328024

1920 — Ever-Ready Trademark Face

PatentUSTM130008

InventionTrade-Mark for Safety-Razors, Safety-Razor Blades, Metal Safety-Razor Frames, Mechanical Stroppers for Safety-Razor Blades

FiledTuesday, 3^rd June 1919

PublishedTuesday, 23^rd March 1920

InventorJulius Bueno de Mesquita

OwnerAmerican Safety Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: USTM130008

1920 — Warner-Jones Razor Blade Holder

PatentUS1339397

InventionRazor-Blade Holder

FiledMonday, 12^th August 1918

PublishedTuesday, 11^th May 1920

InventorCharles W. Jones

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1339397

1920 — Collins Safety Razor

PatentUSD56283

InventionDesign for a Razor

FiledWednesday, 24^th March 1920

PublishedTuesday, 14^th September 1920

InventorHenry H. Johnson

OwnerCollins Safety Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: USD56283

1921 — Mark Cross style Adjustable

PatentUS1365212

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledThursday, 9^th January 1919

PublishedTuesday, 11^th January 1921

InventorsWilliam B. Morrison, William Smith, William B. Walker

OwnerWilliam B. Walker

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1365212

1921 — Bigelow-Parkin

PatentUS1370935

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledThursday, 15^th May 1919

PublishedTuesday, 8^th March 1921

InventorsChristian E. A. Gronbech, Winfred H. Van Gorder

LanguageEnglish

The Bigelow-Parkin razor is part of my lending library.

Patent text and diagrams: US1370935

1921 — Adjustable Folding Razor

PatentUS1370960

InventionSafety-Razor

FiledWednesday, 13^th August 1919

PublishedTuesday, 8^th March 1921

InventorChristian E. A. Gronbech

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1370960

1921 — Diana Razor

PatentGB165995

InventionImprovements in Safety Razors

FiledWednesday, 28^th April 1920

PublishedThursday, 14^th July 1921

InventorLionel Robinson

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: GB165995

1922 — Strand Sharpener

PatentUS1427130

InventionBlade-Sharpening Mechanism

FiledMonday, 27^th September 1920

PublishedTuesday, 29^th August 1922

InventorCharles A. Strand

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1427130

1923 — Adjustable DE Razor

PatentUS1445452

InventionSafety Razor

FiledWednesday, 28^th December 1921

PublishedMonday, 12^th February 1923

InventorGeorge Arthur Schieren

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1445452

1923 — Claimed for Schick Type C

PatentUS1452935

InventionSafety Razor

FiledMonday, 18^th July 1921

PublishedTuesday, 24^th April 1923

InventorJacob Schick

LanguageEnglish

The first repeating razor/injector patent.

Patent text and diagrams: US1452935

1923 — Mulcuto

PatentDE380557

InventionRasierhobel

FiledSunday, 23^rd October 1921

PublishedSaturday, 8^th September 1923

InventorsKarl Dahl, Walter Flügel, Walter Ohliger

LanguageGerman

The patent the Mulcuto patent DE444361 is based upon.

Patent text and diagrams: DE380557

1924 — Curvfit Razor

PatentUS1485093

InventionSafety Razor

FiledThursday, 20^th April 1922

PublishedTuesday, 26^th February 1924

InventorStuart Speirs

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1485093

1924 — The '1924' Patent

PatentUS1488907

InventionSafety Razor

FiledMonday, 18^th December 1922

PublishedTuesday, 1^st April 1924

InventorJulius Bueno de Mesquita

OwnerAmerican Safety Razor Corporation

LanguageEnglish

Other countriesDE450267

Patent text and diagrams: US1488907

1924 — Razor Blade

PatentUS1499698

InventionSafety-Razor Blade

FiledThursday, 9^th March 1922

PublishedTuesday, 1^st July 1924

InventorCarl Schoenert

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1499698

1924 — Christy Razor with Massage Bar

PatentUS1502615

InventionSkin Smoothing and Stretching Device for Safety Razors

FiledThursday, 16^th June 1921

PublishedTuesday, 22^nd July 1924

InventorRuss Jackson Christy

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1502615

1924 — Mulcuto Blade Sharpener

PatentDE403299

InventionWerkstückhalter an Vorrichtungen zum Schleifen von Rasierhobelklingen

FiledTuesday, 8^th January 1924

PublishedWednesday, 1^st October 1924

InventorPaul Müller

LanguageGerman

Patent text and diagrams: DE403299

1925 — Improvements for the '1924' Razor

PatentUS1540731

InventionSafety Razor

FiledSaturday, 30^th August 1924

PublishedTuesday, 2^nd June 1925

InventorJulius Bueno de Mesquita

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1540731

1925 — Christy Razor

PatentUS1563724

InventionSafety Razor

FiledThursday, 16^th June 1921

PublishedTuesday, 1^st December 1925

InventorRuss Jackson Christy

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1563724

1925 — Darwin Razor

PatentGB243881

InventionImprovements in or relating to Safety Razors

FiledMonday, 3^rd November 1924

PublishedThursday, 10^th December 1925

InventorPaul Richard Kuehnrich

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: GB243881

1926 — Claimed for Schick Type A/B

PatentUS1584811

InventionRazor And Blade Holder Therefor

FiledThursday, 3^rd April 1924

PublishedTuesday, 18^th May 1926

InventorJacob Schick

OwnerMagazine Repeating Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Other countriesGB265525

Patent text and diagrams: US1584811

1926 — Kriss Kross razor

PatentUS1592540

InventionSafety Razor

FiledThursday, 13^th November 1924

PublishedTuesday, 13^th July 1926

InventorMarcus H. Rhodes

OwnerRhodes Manufacturing Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1592540

1927 — Claimed for Schick Type B

PatentGB264203

InventionImprovements in Safety Razors

FiledMonday, 14^th September 1925

PublishedFriday, 14^th January 1927

InventorJacob Schick

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: GB264203

1927 — Claimed for Schick Type B2

PatentGB265525

InventionMagazine Razor

FiledMonday, 14^th September 1925

PublishedFriday, 14^th January 1927

InventorJacob Schick

LanguageEnglish

Other countriesUS1584811

Patent text and diagrams: GB265525

1927 — Mulcuto Razor

PatentDE444361

InventionRasierhobel

FiledSaturday, 9^th October 1926

PublishedMonday, 16^th May 1927

InventorPaul Müller

OwnerMulcuto-Werk Paul Müller & Co.

LanguageGerman

Patent text and diagrams: DE444361

1927 — Claimed for Schick Type B2

PatentGB276735

InventionImprovements in Magazine Razor

FiledTuesday, 1^st June 1926

PublishedThursday, 1^st September 1927

InventorJacob Schick

OwnerMagazine Repeating Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: GB276735

1927 — German patent for the '1924' razor

PatentDE450267

InventionSicherheitsrasierhobel

FiledWednesday, 16^th January 1924

PublishedThursday, 15^th September 1927

InventorJulius Bueno de Mesquita

LanguageGerman

Other countriesUS1488907

Patent text and diagrams: DE450267

1927 — Claimed for Schick Type A/B

PatentUS1652685

InventionSafety Razor

FiledTuesday, 18^th May 1926

PublishedTuesday, 13^th December 1927

InventorJacob Schick

OwnerMagazine Repeating Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1652685

1928 — The patent that was Gillette's downfall.

PatentUS1658435

ReissueUSRE17567

InventionSafety Razor

FiledSaturday, 6^th October 1923

PublishedTuesday, 7^th February 1928

InventorHenry Jacques Gaisman

OwnerAuto-Strop Safety Razor Co. Inc.

LanguageEnglish

This is the patent that enabled Gaisman to take over Gillette. There are two versions. The original from 1923/28 and the reissue from 1929/30.

Patent text and diagrams: US1658435

1928 — Mulcuto Razor

PatentDE460318

InventionRasierhobel mit Federklemme

FiledSaturday, 4^th June 1927

PublishedThursday, 3^rd May 1928

InventorPaul Müller

LanguageGerman

Patent text and diagrams: DE460318

1928 — King Oscillator

PatentUSD75147

InventionDesign for a Safety-Razor

FiledWednesday, 29^th February 1928

PublishedTuesday, 15^th May 1928

InventorPaul H. Berger

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: USD75147

1928 — King Oscillator

PatentUS1678933

InventionSafety Razor

FiledTuesday, 15^th March 1927

PublishedTuesday, 31^st July 1928

InventorEarl C. Bunnell

OwnerJohn J. King

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1678933

1928 — Razor Guard

PatentGB296597

InventionImprovements in or relating to Safety Razors

FiledTuesday, 15^th November 1927

PublishedThursday, 6^th September 1928

InventorsJohn Henry Morgan, Alfred Stewart Mumme

LanguageEnglish

Other countriesDE483501

The original British patent of the German patent claimed by Merkur

Patent text and diagrams: GB296597

1928 — A. Mann's 14 in 1 Razor

PatentGB297552

InventionImprovements in or relating to Razor Blades

FiledFriday, 9^th March 1928

PublishedThursday, 27^th September 1928

InventorHerbert Kyle Turner

LanguageEnglish

A razor with a heptagonal blade. One edge for every day of the week. The actual razor sold held seven double edge blades with 14 edges - hence the name.

Patent text and diagrams: GB297552

1928 — Mulcuto Blade Sharpener

PatentDE467996

InventionWerkstückhalter an Vorrichtungen zum Schleifen von Rasierhobelklingen

FiledWednesday, 16^th November 1927

PublishedThursday, 18^th October 1928

InventorPaul Müller

LanguageGerman

Patent text and diagrams: DE467996

1928 — Slant Razor

PatentGB298877

InventionImprovements in or relating to Safety Razors

FiledMonday, 7^th May 1928

PublishedThursday, 18^th October 1928

InventorRalph Sneyd Kynnersley

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: GB298877

1929 — Mulcuto Razor

PatentDE473593

InventionRasierhobel mit verstellbarer, einschneidiger Hohlschliffklinge

FiledFriday, 20^th July 1928

PublishedThursday, 28^th February 1929

InventorPaul Müller

LanguageGerman

Patent text and diagrams: DE473593

1929 — Ever-Sharp Oslo

PatentDE474959

InventionSicherheits-Rasierapparat

FiledTuesday, 4^th May 1926

PublishedThursday, 28^th March 1929

InventorUnknown

OwnerEversharp Safety Razor Co. A/S

LanguageGerman

Patent text and diagrams: DE474959

1929 — De Haven Self Sharpening Razor

PatentUS1718219

InventionRazor

FiledTuesday, 17^th June 1924

PublishedTuesday, 25^th June 1929

InventorHugh De Haven

OwnerDe Haven Razor Cprporation

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1718219

1929 — Patent claimed by Merkur

PatentDE483501

InventionRasierhobel mit einem vor jeder Klingenschneide angeordneten Schabrand

FiledSunday, 12^th February 1928

PublishedThursday, 19^th September 1929

InventorsJohn Henry Morgan, Alfred Stewart Mumme

LanguageGerman

Other countriesGB296597

This patent was claimed for older Merkur razors.

Patent text and diagrams: DE483501

1929 — Mulcuto Razor Guard

PatentDE483681

InventionUngezahnte Schutzplatte für Rasierhobel

FiledFriday, 5^th October 1928

PublishedThursday, 19^th September 1929

InventorPaul Müller

LanguageGerman

Patent text and diagrams: DE483681

1929 — Schick Repeater (Type B)

PatentUS1730167

InventionSafety Razor

FiledThursday, 17^th March 1927

PublishedTuesday, 1^st October 1929

InventorJacob Schick

OwnerMagazine Repeating Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1730167

1929 — Wilkinson Empire Razor

PatentGB321115

InventionImprovements in or relating to Safety Razors

FiledSaturday, 12^th January 1929

PublishedThursday, 31^st October 1929

InventorHarry Beckham Randolph

OwnerThe Wilkinson Sword Company Limited

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: GB321115

1929 — Gem Micromatic Razor and Blades

PatentUS1739280

InventionRazor and Blade therefor

FiledSaturday, 2^nd February 1929

PublishedTuesday, 10^th December 1929

InventorMarcus B. Behrman

OwnerAmerican Safety Razor Corporation

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1739280

1929 — Razor Blade

PatentGB323007

InventionImprovements in or relating to Blanks for the Manufacture of Razor Blades

FiledFriday, 14^th September 1928

PublishedMonday, 16^th December 1929

InventorFolke Kylberg

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: GB323007

1930 — Le Figaro Folding Razor

PatentUS1742330

InventionSafety Razor

FiledFriday, 13^th May 1927

PublishedTuesday, 7^th January 1930

InventorGeorges Valet

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1742330

1930 — Mulcuto Razor Guard

PatentDE490330

InventionUngezahnte Schutzplatte für Rasierhobel

FiledSaturday, 6^th July 1929

PublishedThursday, 9^th January 1930

InventorPaul Müller

LanguageGerman

Patent text and diagrams: DE490330

1930 — Schick Electric Razor

PatentUS1757978

InventionShaving Machine

FiledMonday, 23^rd April 1928

PublishedTuesday, 13^th May 1930

InventorJacob Schick

LanguageEnglish

Jacob Schick also invented an electric razor (more than 30 years after O'Rourke's patent. He sold the Magazine Repeating Razor Co. after this invention.

Patent text and diagrams: US1757978

1930 — Maktor Three Edge Safety Razor

PatentGB329127

InventionImprovements in and relating to Razors and Razor Blades

FiledFriday, 19^th April 1929

PublishedThursday, 15^th May 1930

InventorFlorence Minnie Goddard

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: GB329127

1930 — Single Edge Stahly

PatentUS1760496

InventionSafety Razor

FiledFriday, 20^th January 1922

PublishedTuesday, 27^th May 1930

InventorRussell P. Harshberger

LanguageEnglish

A single edge version of the Stahly Live Blade. This patent number is actually claimed on the head of the double edge razor.

Patent text and diagrams: US1760496

1930 — Magazine Razor

PatentUS1767706

InventionSafety Razor

FiledSaturday, 26^th February 1927

PublishedTuesday, 24^th June 1930

InventorJacob Schick

OwnerMagazine Repeating Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1767706

1930 — Mulcuto DE Blade Sharpener

PatentDE503559

InventionAbziehvorrichtung für zweischneidige Rasierhobelklingen

FiledFriday, 13^th January 1928

PublishedThursday, 10^th July 1930

InventorPaul Müller

LanguageGerman

Patent text and diagrams: DE503559

1930 — Gem Micromatic TTO

PatentUS1773614

InventionSafety Razor

FiledTuesday, 27^th August 1929

PublishedTuesday, 19^th August 1930

InventorGodfrey Dalkowitz

OwnerAmerican Safety Razor Coroporation

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1773614

1930 — Christy Razor

PatentUS1777602

InventionSafety Razor

FiledWednesday, 2^nd June 1926

PublishedTuesday, 7^th October 1930

InventorRuss Jackson Christy

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1777602

1930 — Folding Shaving Brush

PatentUS1786224

InventionShaving Brush

FiledTuesday, 3^rd September 1929

PublishedTuesday, 23^rd December 1930

InventorMichel Charles Blondin

OwnerOld Colony Distributing Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1786224

1931 — Gem Micromatic Handle

PatentUSD83193

InventionDesign for a Razor Handle

FiledWednesday, 10^th December 1930

PublishedTuesday, 3^rd February 1931

InventorErnest Fischer

OwnerAmerican Safety Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: USD83193

1931 — Enders Speed Razor - Head and blade

PatentUS1791552

InventionSafety Razor

FiledThursday, 23^rd January 1930

PublishedTuesday, 10^th February 1931

InventorThomas Warnock Bigoney

OwnerEnders Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1791552

1931 — Enders Speed Razor - The handle

PatentUS1791553

InventionSafety Razor

FiledFriday, 31^st January 1930

PublishedTuesday, 10^th February 1931

InventorThomas Warnock Bigoney

OwnerEnders Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1791553

1931 — Claimed for Schick Type C

PatentUS1797733

InventionSafety Razor

FiledSaturday, 7^th September 1929

PublishedTuesday, 24^th March 1931

InventorJacob Schick

OwnerMagazine Repeating Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

This patent was claimed for Schick Type C razors (1933-1941), but seems to describe a Schick Type B razor (1927-1932).

Patent text and diagrams: US1797733

1931 — Claimed for Schick Type D/E/F/G/H

PatentUS1806087

InventionShaving Equipment

FiledFriday, 8^th October 1926

PublishedTuesday, 19^th May 1931

InventorJacob Schick

OwnerMagazine Repeating Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Colonel Schick also invented an injector shavette. Strangely, this patent was used as a claim for the D/E/F/G/H type injectors.

Patent text and diagrams: US1806087

1931 — Ronson “Shaves and Sharpens” Razor

PatentUS1826410

InventionCombined Safety Razor and Sharpening Mechanism

FiledMonday, 16^th February 1931

PublishedTuesday, 6^th October 1931

InventorLouis Vincent Aronson

OwnerArt Metal Works Inc.

LanguageEnglish

Other countriesGB375651

Patent text and diagrams: US1826410

1931 — Lady Marguerite Razor

PatentGB360988

InventionImprovements in or relating to Safety Razors

FiledMonday, 19^th May 1930

PublishedThursday, 19^th November 1931

InventorWilliam Petrie Fraser

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: GB360988

1932 — Illuminated Razor

PatentGB368943

InventionImprovements in Safety Razors

FiledWednesday, 11^th February 1931

PublishedThursday, 17^th March 1932

InventorKarl Braun

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: GB368943

1932 — De Haven Self Sharpening Razor

PatentUS1859554

InventionCombined Razor and Blade Sharpener

FiledFriday, 24^th July 1925

PublishedTuesday, 24^th May 1932

InventorHugh De Haven

OwnerDe Haven Razor Corporation

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1859554

1932 — Gem Micromatic Razor

PatentUSD87192

InventionDesign for a Razor

FiledThursday, 8^th January 1931

PublishedTuesday, 21^st June 1932

InventorMarcus B. Behrman

OwnerAmerican Safety Razor Corporation

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: USD87192

1932 — Ronson “Shaves and Sharpens” Razor

PatentGB375651

InventionImprovements in or relating to Safety Razors

FiledTuesday, 13^th October 1931

PublishedThursday, 30^th June 1932

InventorLouis Vincent Aronson

OwnerArt Metal Works Inc.

LanguageEnglish

Other countriesUS1826410

Patent text and diagrams: GB375651

1932 — Luck Strike advertiser

PatentUS1875990

InventionSafety Razor

FiledTuesday, 15^th September 1931

PublishedTuesday, 6^th September 1932

InventorBurton Christmas

LanguageEnglish

A novelty razor that is folded into what looks like book of matches.

Patent text and diagrams: US1875990

1932 — Magazine Razor

PatentUS1877429

InventionMagazine Razor

FiledWednesday, 29^th October 1930

PublishedTuesday, 13^th September 1932

InventorOctavius Victor Rodrigues

OwnerMagazine Repeating Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1877429

1932 — Razor Blade

PatentGB381391

InventionImprovements in Safety Razor Blades

FiledTuesday, 1^st December 1931

PublishedThursday, 6^th October 1932

InventorAdolf Lübbertsmeier

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: GB381391

1932 — Ronson “Shaves and Sharpens” Razor

PatentGB383018

InventionImprovements in or relating to Safety Razors

FiledTuesday, 13^th October 1931

PublishedThursday, 10^th November 1932

InventorLouis Vincent Aronson

OwnerArt Metal Works Inc.

LanguageEnglish

Other countriesUS1966425

Patent text and diagrams: GB383018

1932 — Twin blade razor

PatentUS1890334

InventionSafety Razor

FiledFriday, 8^th May 1931

PublishedTuesday, 6^th December 1932

InventorJoseph Muros

OwnerGillette Safet Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1890334

1932 — King Oscillator

PatentUS1890733

InventionSafety Razor

FiledFriday, 3^rd October 1930

PublishedTuesday, 13^th December 1932

InventorJohn Laurence King

OwnerInc. The King Holdings

LanguageEnglish

Conversion to online patent pending

Patent text and diagrams: US1890733

1933 — Illuminated Razor

PatentUS1900965

InventionIlluminated Razor

FiledThursday, 28^th July 1932

PublishedTuesday, 14^th March 1933

InventorFrank Weiss

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1900965

1933 — Curved Head Razor

PatentUSD89582

InventionDesign for a Safety Razor

FiledThursday, 19^th January 1933

PublishedTuesday, 4^th April 1933

InventorCurt O. Winter

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: USD89582

1933 — Earliest (?) Gillette TTO patent

PatentUS1912461

InventionSafety Razor

FiledTuesday, 19^th January 1932

PublishedTuesday, 6^th June 1933

InventorJoseph Muros

OwnerGillette Safety Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Other countriesGB400621

Patent text and diagrams: US1912461

1933 — Multiplex Razor (‘Mvltiplex’)

PatentUS1920711

InventionSafety Razor

FiledFriday, 1^st November 1929

PublishedTuesday, 1^st August 1933

InventorMino Pelizzola

LanguageEnglish

Multi-blade razors are not a recent invention.
‘Multiplex’ or ‘Mvltiplex’? It's of course called ‘Multiplex’, but written in a font where the ‘U’ looks like a ‘V’ (inspired by ancient Rome).

Patent text and diagrams: US1920711

1933 — Ronson “Shaves and Sharpens” Razor

PatentUS1931856

InventionCombined Safety Razor and Sharpening Mechanism

FiledSaturday, 31^st January 1931

PublishedTuesday, 24^th October 1933

InventorLouis Vincent Aronson

OwnerArt Metal Works Inc.

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1931856

1933 — Gillette Aristocrat TTO patent

PatentGB400621

InventionImprovement in Safety Razors

FiledTuesday, 26^th April 1932

PublishedThursday, 26^th October 1933

InventorJoseph Muros

OwnerGillette Safety Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Other countriesUS1912461

Patent text and diagrams: GB400621

1933 — Swivel Head Razor

PatentUS1933186

InventionSafety Razor

FiledWednesday, 24^th August 1932

PublishedTuesday, 31^st October 1933

InventorAlfred G. Ryley

OwnerWalter H. Wiewel

LanguageEnglish

Someone should make a handle like this.

Patent text and diagrams: US1933186

1933 — Safety Razor Frame

PatentGB402154

InventionImprovements in or relating to Safety Razor Frames

FiledThursday, 2^nd June 1932

PublishedThursday, 30^th November 1933

InventorJesse Booth

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: GB402154

1934 — Schermack Lady's Razor

PatentUS1958718

InventionLady's Safety Razor

FiledMonday, 21^st December 1931

PublishedTuesday, 15^th May 1934

InventorJoseph J. Schermack

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1958718

1934 — Ronson “Shaves and Sharpens” Razor

PatentUS1966425

InventionCombined Safety Razor and Sharpening Device

FiledFriday, 24^th July 1931

PublishedTuesday, 17^th July 1934

InventorLouis Vincent Aronson

OwnerArt Metal Works Inc.

LanguageEnglish

Other countriesGB383018

Patent text and diagrams: US1966425

1934 — Claimed for Schick Type D/G/H

PatentUS1969945

InventionRazor And Loading Device Therefor

FiledThursday, 20^th July 1933

PublishedTuesday, 14^th August 1934

InventorOctavius Victor Rodrigues

OwnerMagazine Repeating Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1969945

1934 — deb'ette Curved head cosmetic and corn razor

PatentUS1974568

InventionCutting and Shaving Device

FiledMonday, 25^th January 1932

PublishedTuesday, 25^th September 1934

InventorWilliam J. Grotenhuis

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1974568

1934 — deb'ette Curved head cosmetic and corn razor

PatentUS1974569

InventionCutting Device

FiledThursday, 20^th April 1933

PublishedTuesday, 25^th September 1934

InventorWilliam J. Grotenhuis

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US1974569

1934 — Darwin Hollow Ground Safety Razor

PatentGB419495

InventionImprovements in or relating to Safety Razors.

FiledWednesday, 31^st January 1934

PublishedTuesday, 13^th November 1934

InventorWilliam Brown

OwnerDarwins Limited

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: GB419495

1934 — Dimpled Razor Blade

PatentDE607187

InventionDünne, biegsame, mit Auspressungen versehene Rasierklinge

FiledThursday, 3^rd July 1930

PublishedThursday, 6^th December 1934

InventorAdolf Lübbertsmeier

LanguageGerman

Patent text and diagrams: DE607187

1935 — Early Gillette Twist-To-Open patent

PatentUS2004086

InventionSafety Razor and Blade

FiledSaturday, 14^th July 1934

PublishedTuesday, 4^th June 1935

InventorNicholas Testi

OwnerGillette Safety Razor Company

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US2004086

1935 — Fasan Slant — Swiss Patent

PatentCH180747

InventionZweischneidiger Sicherkeitsrasierhobel

FiledSaturday, 16^th June 1934

PublishedFriday, 15^th November 1935

InventorWalter Osberghaus

LanguageGerman

Other countriesDE665265, NL38565, US2129022

Patent text and diagrams: CH180747

1935 — Krect Spiral Curve

PatentUS2026229

InventionSafety Razor

FiledFriday, 15^th December 1933

PublishedTuesday, 31^st December 1935

InventorChester Arthur Gratiot

LanguageEnglish

Patent text and diagrams: US2026229