Razor Handle Problem - HELP!

Been a while since I've posted but still wetshaving.

Ran into a problem this morning with my 1970 black handled Gillette Super Adjustable.

I had a Feather blade in it for a few weeks, maybe a month was lazy and didn't change it out and was also shaving with a Tech sshaving that time.

I went to change the blade this morning and I cannot get it to twist open. Tried a rubber grippy pad from the kitchen, the kind you open jars with. No luck. Tried soaking it in the sink in hot water in case there was soap residue holding it shut. No luck. Tried boiling it on the stove in a pan of watch for the same reason, no luck. Maybe I'll freeze it to try to condense the metal.

I don't want to damage it but I did try putting in into my vice and used vice grips (protected by a pad on the handle) and I twisted the head loose but can't get the handle to budge.

Anyone ever experienced this or have a suggestion? Thinking of soaking with penetrating oil or WD-40. Scratched a tiny but of black paint trying the tools...easy fix but the razor WAS in perfect condition.

I've been using this razor for many years, never had it locked up on me like this. I'd expect if I let it sit for years, but I put that blade in no more than 3-4 weeks ago.

HELP!

Thanks in advance.

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Razor Handle Problem - HELP!