{"product_id":"stahly-live-blade-stroke-saver-safety-razor","title":"Stahly Live Blade \"Stroke Saver\" Safety Razor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Stahly \"Live Blade\" or \"Stroke Saver\" razor was invented by P.G. Stahly of South Bend, Indiana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stahly, Inc. was located at 406 Columbia Street, South Bend, Indiana until ca. 1954, by which time the company was a division of Geuder, Paeschke \u0026amp; Frey Co. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The company ceased operations in 1978.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst use of the Live Blade trademark was in 1942, but the trademark was not applied for until 1964\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Stahly was among the first DE Razor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto vibrate the head, reducing the blade's tendency to catch on dry spots, and skin irregularities. The idea (then as now) was to reduce irritation and provide a smoother shave. The bottom of the razor contained a watch-type torsion spring that the user \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewound up immediately prior to shaving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The spring powered a small eccentric crankshaft that caused the head to vibrate. It would vibrate for about three minutes between windings at about 3000 oscillations (\"sliding side-strokes\") per minute (a 1954 advertisement claims 6,000 vibrations per minute, though it may be that instead of counting a single oscillation, advertising copywriters counted each movement of the head).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral models were marketed from 1946 until the 1970s, differing mostly in case and finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Later models of the razor were available in a presentation case (seen below). A clear plastic upright box case was also available by 1947. A wood-type upright case is shown in early (1946) advertisements. Original models were chrome, gold plate, or black with gold plated accents. Later(?) models were also available in a brown bullet-shaped leatherette presentation case. Late models were also made from aluminum. There were women's models that are pink and chrome (the pink is a special surface painted on the handle).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll models take standard (modern) DE Blades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The internal mechanical components create an odd balance to the razor; the head feels very light compared to the base, which is much heavier. Therefore, the razor is balanced essentially opposite to a standard DE razor. Because most of the weight is in the palm, the user may elect to grip the razor differently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe razor was apparently known as the \"Stroke Saver with Live-Blade action\" from about 1941-56\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, then renamed the Live Blade for the rest of its production life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Razor Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47961524568341,"sku":"001153","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/1108\/3541\/files\/8d07dab14eb0e4db14cb1bc5746131b2.jpg?v=1707044431","url":"https:\/\/www.razoremporium.net\/products\/stahly-live-blade-stroke-saver-safety-razor","provider":"Razor Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}