Help Wanted Is This Razor a Feather

[Errol]

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I recently won an ebay auction for a razor, well I was the only bidder so that improved my chances. I’m sure the seller did not know and neither do I, but I purchased it solely on the name inside the tin lid. Trade Mark “Feather”. If there wasn’t a chance the razor was a Feather I would not have bought it. I’m hoping someone can shed some light on this razor so I’ll present the specifications from what I can see.

· There is nothing written on the razor

· The head is made from stainless steel

· Marks are visible on the blade side of the plate probably from the rolling process

· The blade posts and the centre post attached to the cap are not machined in place, maybe spun (friction) welded into position

· No visible marks of spin welding on the outer face of the top cap.

· Accepts modern DE blades

· I would say the handle is stainless but I cannot be 100% sure

· The diameter of the handle is about 9.5mm

· Length 73mm

· Problem here is that the handle tray in the box is about 83mm

· Outside of the box is knocked about and dented

· The inside of the box is in far better condition

· One H&R blade and two wrappers

Any assistance in identification would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Bucephalus]

The handle rings a bell but for the life of me I can't think why atm. Here's what Feathers your razor is not:
https://imgur.com/a/X8pWhRw

EDIT: Handle similar to Ranger Tech?

 

[Errol]

Thanks @Bucephalus. It certainly looks like I don’t have a Feather though.

 

[pvsampson]

It could well be an old Feather.They started in 1932 and were making DEs and blades,and copied some of Gillettes designs even releasing a Ballend copy.That looks like an old New copy but with no stamping on the base plate would be difficult to verify,though that case has the correct "feather" logo. I found these pics,and the handle has similar design but looks to be from a different time period.
Comparison of middle vintage vs ASD2:

Base plate stamp:

 

[Errol]

Thanks. Might still be in with a show.