Two new SE razors.. A 1912 Gem and a Burham
Single Edge Razor Acquisition Thread.
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Star 14-4-14
Wonderful people in "this thing we do", aren't there? The shaving community constantly renews my faith that there are GREAT folks out there.
I will bet you will love that Star, BTW.
Congrats!
Bought this "GEM" this weekend, hope it cleans up nice. Looks like a Damaskeen.
It is a Damaskeene ... and a very nice set! You should be proud! It'll clean up just fine.
Most importantly, the fabric over the hinge is intact. Gently does it on the box, but it looks in good nick anyway. Razor, just go slow and steady with a good non-abrasive polish and then use a liquid hand soap which often leave a very bright look.
Enjoy!
Blade stops intact?
Most importantly, the fabric over the hinge is intact. Gently does it on the box, but it looks in good nick anyway. Razor, just go slow and steady with a good non-abrasive polish and then use a liquid hand soap which often leave a very bright look.
Enjoy!
Blade stops intact?
Have you shaved with the Burham, yet?
I got a couple as part of a multi-razor deal and thoroughly enjoyed the shave. It was almost like I simply couldn't do anything wrong - mild, but by no means not a close shave; like a Tech with a Feather blade.
Well I hope so, this was the sellers pic, but based on the condition of everything else I could see I took a chance and bought it.
My 2 latest aquisitions. AN Ever Ready 1924 and a G-Bar. Sorry for the lousy photo.
Good razors, nevertheless.
Two razors I picked up today at a antique flea-market
for $10. One is an Ever-Ready 1912 and the other is
a Ever-Ready patent applied for Shovelhead.
Question. Did Ever-Ready make two different patent
applied for Shovelheads? I have another one I got awhile back
that has a different base and shorter handle and the threaded
stud on that shorter handle is longer. Because of the longer
stud the shorter handle doesn't properly fit the new shovelhead
I picked up today if I were to switch them out.
for $10. One is an Ever-Ready 1912 and the other is
a Ever-Ready patent applied for Shovelhead.
Question. Did Ever-Ready make two different patent
applied for Shovelheads? I have another one I got awhile back
that has a different base and shorter handle and the threaded
stud on that shorter handle is longer. Because of the longer
stud the shorter handle doesn't properly fit the new shovelhead
I picked up today if I were to switch them out.
A new Schick Canada G
Did you use a modern Gem blade?
Nice razor. The black handle is not as common as the Yellow/Amber handle
You should love that razor. Easy to use, mild IMO. That looks like a nice one.
So these are my pictures of the Damaskeen I picked up last week. Remarkably good condition. Had 4 NOS blades in the kit. I'm seriously considering opening one up and trying it. But overall very little cleaning was needed I just dusted out the case and gave the razor an ultrasonic bath. Shaved with it this morning with a Personna blade and was very happy with the result. I just love the old cased sets and this is one of my favorites so far.
Super! Great condition and good to go ...
And I jumped into another rabbit hole and bought this Schick....
picked up my first Schick Injector today. An E type in the Navy case. From what I've read I believe it's WWII Navy issue. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
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upon closer inspection, I noticed that the bottom piece that holds the blade in is loose. Is this normal? Or did I just waste 25 bucks?
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upon closer inspection, I noticed that the bottom piece that holds the blade in is loose. Is this normal? Or did I just waste 25 bucks?
