Vintage April, 2024

[Guido75]

You said manufactured in 1974 or earlier in post #1. If my '74 Super 84 Adjustable is disqualified, I will surely be crestfallen and unlikely to recover.

You are absolutely right! I must have had my mind on the post from last year! It is definitely 1974 - only one year left and then I can finally use my birth year razors! So bring on your SA beauty!

Enjoy!

Guido

 

[MrSpeedy]

Switched over to my birth year/quarter SuperSpeed for this morning's shave!

 

[zoidberg]

1. @never-stop-learning
2. @Guido75
3. @BradWorld
4. @MrSpeedy
5. @hopper_64
6. @yellcohawg58
7. @cryhavoc
8. @mgweatherly
9. @EM313
10. @Whiterook
11. @Texchappy
12. @Wgg2017
13. @Russ622
14. @Obetron Rex
15. @SmokedStanley
16. @md1234
17. @LJBraaten
18. @gpjoe
19. @Alum Ladd
20. @Hair Scraper
21. @dmshaver
22. @Spartan76
23. @Joezamboni
24. @Tanuki
25. @BobbyB
26. @cajunrph
27. @Sweeney_
28. @zoidberg
29.
30.

I've added my name to the list as well. It shouldn't be much trouble as I seem to use vintage razors 98% of the time! I think I might give some of my lesser used vintage razors a bit more time.

 

[barn_iom]

Sign me up

1. @never-stop-learning
2. @Guido75
3. @BradWorld
4. @MrSpeedy
5. @hopper_64
6. @yellcohawg58
7. @cryhavoc
8. @mgweatherly
9. @EM313
10. @Whiterook
11. @Texchappy
12. @Wgg2017
13. @Russ622
14. @Obetron Rex
15. @SmokedStanley
16. @md1234
17. @LJBraaten
18. @gpjoe
19. @Alum Ladd
20. @Hair Scraper
21. @dmshaver
22. @Spartan76
23. @Joezamboni
24. @Tanuki
25. @BobbyB
26. @cajunrph
27. @Sweeney_
28. @zoidberg
29. @barn_iom
30.

 

[BradWorld]

I did a little pre-gaming today.

It is Space Week over at the SOTD. So what razer is mandatory for that??

The 1967 M-4 Gillette Techmatic! Of course!

 

[Mannic]

Count me in, i love vintage razors.

1. @never-stop-learning
2. @Guido75
3. @BradWorld
4. @MrSpeedy
5. @hopper_64
6. @yellcohawg58
7. @cryhavoc
8. @mgweatherly
9. @EM313
10. @Whiterook
11. @Texchappy
12. @Wgg2017
13. @Russ622
14. @Obetron Rex
15. @SmokedStanley
16. @md1234
17. @LJBraaten
18. @gpjoe
19. @Alum Ladd
20. @Hair Scraper
21. @dmshaver
22. @Spartan76
23. @Joezamboni
24. @Tanuki
25. @BobbyB
26. @cajunrph
27. @Sweeney_
28. @zoidberg
29. @barn_iom
30. @Mannic
31.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Nice job, @Guido75.

Looks like we have a wonderful group of esteemed B&B vintage aficionados on tap for Vintage April 2024!

 

[Guido75]

Nice job, @Guido75.

Looks like we have a wonderful group of esteemed B&B vintage aficionados on tap for Vintage April 2024!

I piggybacked on your lead my friend. I am going to kick it off tomorrow already. Cannot wait to start using my vintage beauties.

I wanted to ask you something, but I will use your journal.

Cheers,

Guido

 

[Whiterook]

It is my habit to use vintage razors on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, so I'm starting early this year.

Razor: Gillette 1912 ABC Pocket Edition #503, Silver floral pattern
Blade: Rapira Stainless
Brush: Mistic Brush Silvertip Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Pre-Shave Cream
Lather: Noble Otter Plunder
Aftershave: Old Spice Classic
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Nivea Post Shave Balm

 

[gpjoe]

I am going to kick it off tomorrow already.

Me too...can't wait.

Sticking to my every-other-day schedule, my next shave is tomorrow, then April 2, so my first will be a day early, though the razor I'm planning to use *might* not be quite old enough...but still vintage to me.

 

[SmokedStanley]

Went out today with my son and feel like I struck Gold. Liquid gold that is and possibly rhodium? Picked up a complete early 1950's Old Spice set. Each bottle is about 75-80% full and this razor. Best I can tell it is a 1949 Executive, but I may be wrong (please feel free to correct me if it is something else). Either way I am super happy getting both for less than $40 and look forward to using them soon.

 

[Guido75]

Best I can tell it is a 1949 Executive, but I may be wrong (please feel free to correct me if it is something else)

That might very well be the case. End knob seems to suggest that at least. Superb find!!

 

[EM313]

Went out today with my son and feel like I struck Gold. Liquid gold that is and possibly rhodium? Picked up a complete early 1950's Old Spice set. Each bottle is about 75-80% full and this razor. Best I can tell it is a 1949 Executive, but I may be wrong (please feel free to correct me if it is something else). Either way I am super happy getting both for less than $40 and look forward to using them soon.

I believe you are correct. Your razor looks like the twin to my 49 Executive.
Congratulations, its a beautiful razor and it provides a very comfortable shave.

 

[ajkel64]

Count me in, i love vintage razors.

1. @never-stop-learning
2. @Guido75
3. @BradWorld
4. @MrSpeedy
5. @hopper_64
6. @yellcohawg58
7. @cryhavoc
8. @mgweatherly
9. @EM313
10. @Whiterook
11. @Texchappy
12. @Wgg2017
13. @Russ622
14. @Obetron Rex
15. @SmokedStanley
16. @md1234
17. @LJBraaten
18. @gpjoe
19. @Alum Ladd
20. @Hair Scraper
21. @dmshaver
22. @Spartan76
23. @Joezamboni
24. @Tanuki
25. @BobbyB
26. @cajunrph
27. @Sweeney_
28. @zoidberg
29. @barn_iom
30. @Mannic
31. @ajkel64

I might give this a whirl. Let’s see how it goes.

 

[gpjoe]

Early, as promised.

Wizamet TTO
Wizamet Super Iridium
Old Spice
Lord Chesterfield (re-knot)
Old Spice

The razor, Old Spice soap, mug, and aftershave all found at antique shops. The razor is likely from the 70's, so probably doesnt qualify, but it is still "vintage" to me, even though I'm much older. The brush was a restoration found on ebay. I bought it because I liked the Persian jar shape, not for the prickly pue badger knot. The blade is modern.

I soaked my brush in an antique bone china mug that belonged to my great aunt and was given to me by mom.

As for the shave...meh.

The razor is very inefficient compared to its vintage counterparts. After three passes, including ATG, I still felt noticeable stubble in some areas that required touch up with the closest (gasp!) non-vintage razor I had with a blade already loaded.

The Wizamet would have been fine for the 1970's gent seeking a trouble-free, comfortable, DFS, but for the obsessed fanatic (me) this piece of shaving past came up a bit short and will return to its place in a dresser drawer. My Gillette razors (Techs and TTOs) just shave better for me.

Still a fun way to kick off Vintage April.

Final score, after touch up: DFS 9.0

 

[DesertIguana]

It is my habit to use vintage razors on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, so I'm starting early this year.
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Razor: Gillette 1912 ABC Pocket Edition #503, Silver floral pattern
Blade: Rapira Stainless
Brush: Mistic Brush Silvertip Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Pre-Shave Cream
Lather: Noble Otter Plunder
Aftershave: Old Spice Classic
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Nivea Post Shave Balm

Very cool old Gillette, never seen that one before.

 

[Spartan76]

Gentlemen I'm going to need a ruling. Is a Schick L1 a go or no go? As far as I know they were produced 72-82 and obviously no way to tell what vintage.

 

[Guido75]

Gentlemen I'm going to need a ruling. Is a Schick L1 a go or no go? As far as I know they were produced 72-82 and obviously no way to tell what vintage.

Most information can be found here:

Schick Type L injectors for dummies

Type L razors were produced between 1967 - 1984. There is a lot of variations but can be put into distinct categories depending the date range produced with a few exceptions. Some key pieces of information are that the early ones from 67 - 69/70 were produced by Eversharp and the ones produced...

www.badgerandblade.com

And we’re not running around like the Vintage Police so see if you can pin point it a little more and if not let’s pretend it’s from the earlier runs.

Cheers,

Guido

 

[Russ622]

Well if we are starting early

DFS

1963 Slim Arosticrat
Baker Street
Timeless bowl
RE synthetic
Proraso pre
AccuForge SS (1)
And since gold razor go with gold parfum
Tom Ford Black Orchard Parfum

1st shave with this razor. 1st time using Baker Stereet. Locked her in on 7 and went at it. 2 passes WTG and XTG rinse and done. No feedback no irritation.

DFS 9.5

 

[Spartan76]

@Guido75 (aka "The Vintage Police") I can feel your judging eyes.
I will reach a little farther into the drawer and grab something age wise not so borderline.