how many safety razors do you own?

[gaseousclay]

inquiring minds want to know :biggrin: more importantly, is there anyone here that actually owns every Gillette model ever made? or do most of you with large collections have a lot of duplicates and triplicates?

I own 7 vintage Gillettes and 1 Merkur

[bwatts]

I have a Merkur Slant and Futur I doubt I will be buying anymore for quite some time I got an ear full from SWMBO for buying the slant

[amishmotorboat]

my count right now is 87, and I'm not sure how to decide how many are duplicates. Do you count two identical razors with different finishes as duplicates? Slightly different handles? Different variations of superspeeds through the years, some minor and some major?

[RichGem]

3 Merkurs (1 slant)
1 NEW Improved
1 Old Type
2 Techs

3 GEM SEs

2 straights (gathering dust)
1 shavette

[gaseousclay]

Do you count two identical razors with different finishes as duplicates? Slightly different handles? Different variations of superspeeds through the years, some minor and some major?

wow, where do you keep them all? by identical razors I mean two models of the same finish/handle/country of origin. for example, perhaps you have two E4 Fatboys in your collection, but then you might have a Gold Tech made in the US versus and English Tech (not a duplicate cuz they're slightly different)

[gaseousclay]

I have a Merkur Slant and Futur I doubt I will be buying anymore for quite some time I got an ear full from SWMBO for buying the slant

oof. I know I shouldn't keep secrets from my missus but i've opted not to tell her of my new safety razor purchases. besides, the money comes out of my paypal account so it's technically my money.

[Awoisme]

I'm a complete novice with only 20!

[taffy]

5 modern ,10 vintage gillettes, 3 schicks, 2 valets, 2 rolls and a eveready.

[rainman]

2 Razors. 1 for face shaving. 1 for head shaving.


How did I do this? Sold all of my razors except for the 2.
Then shifted my addictions in another direction I was into B.W.S.(before wet shaving)

[DSB]

2 Razors. 1 for face shaving. 1 for head shaving.

Oh, I wish I had your restraint, sir.

I currently have 15 vintage Gillettes and 2 Merkurs.

[rainman]

Oh, I wish I had your restraint, sir.

I currently have 15 vintage Gillettes and 2 Merkurs.


I still look. I just can't touch.:biggrin:

[shm]

1 Merkur Futur
11 vintage Gillettes
1 Gillette replica - undetermined where from and who
5 vintage Gillettes on their way
2 straights (hanging in the bathroom - for display only)

I would like to restrain myself, but the AD has gotten hold of me :001_smile

[bandit82ta]

1 merkur (HD)
7 vintage + 3 or 4 i won in a lot i'm waiting on arrival.

[sandmountainslim]

1948 Superspeed
1947 Superspeed
Black handled Superspeed
New Gillette w ball handle
New Gillette w straight handle
Gillette Tech
SEGAL safety razor which looks just like the New Gillette except the top stays on and you cannot get it to load a blade (anyone know this one?)
1961 Gillette Fatboy


Wp

[Oldguy]

It would be nearly impossible to own every Gillette model even if every model was known. I have 105 Gillette razors, 20 of which are dups I use in my rotation. I have only one other de, a Merkur 38C I used once and may not use again. I have 10 SE razors which include a Schick, 5 Valets, and 4 Gems. I have never sold a razor but have given a couple away. It would probably take a very special razor for me to buy any more. I don't own a Diplomat, President or Toggle and have no plans to get one in the near future.

Len

[kevtex]

Only 3:
Edwin Jagger DE89
Edwin Jagger DE89L
Merkur 38C Barber Pole

[luvmysuper]

97, but in my defense, I just gave away 16 in a huge PIF for my workmates, and a half a dozen before that to various friends / family etc.

A few repeats, and about a 10 GEMs and Schicks.

These are all used as shavers in my rotation except for the Schick Injectors and one cased President.

I have never sold a single razor I have bought.

[the beav]

42. Lots of repeats.

[nemo]

20 or so, some duplicates. Less than one tenth of the number of fountain pens I own.

[rodd]

more than 200, less than 300. A few duplicates, but most are unique variants. Not all Gillette. I am far from having them all, but I am comfortable with my current line up.

[gaseousclay]

more than 200, less than 300. A few duplicates, but most are unique variants. Not all Gillette. I am far from having them all, but I am comfortable with my current line up.

jeezuz. how long have you been collecting?

[rodd]

jeezuz. how long have you been collecting?

I bought my first razor January 2008. I had really bad RAD for a while, it has slowed down a lot since then, but I have fun with it. Take a peek at some of them (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3501085664_f519e61e7e.jpg)

[T Rick]

my count right now is 87, and I'm not sure how to decide how many are duplicates. Do you count two identical razors with different finishes as duplicates? Slightly different handles? Different variations of superspeeds through the years, some minor and some major?
Are you counting the '54 Z3 Superspeed I just bought from you? :biggrin:

Hmm, lessee...

Merkur 1906 Classic (my training razor, and the only DE I've shaved with so far- First BBS shave today, and one blade away from trying out some of the vintages).

'51 Black Tip Superspeed (Aluminum handle)
'30's New, bar handle (stripped bare for the most part now, and very nice looking!)
'53 Superspeed
'65 Slim Adjustable (pristine)
'47 Superspeed
'22 Big Fellow (nearly shave ready)
'59 Tech
Gem (Mocromatic? Still needs to be cleaned up)
Star (?) - gold, still needs to be cleaned
'46-'47 Aristocrat
Early '30's Aristocrat (in the mail)
? Ball handle Tech, a $7.50 shipped eBay bargain and my first duplicate- in the mail
'58 Fat Boy (4th quarter, same as my birth!) in the mail
'54 Flare Tip Superspeed (my first flare tip)- at Amishmotorboat's house, he's mailing it Monday.

All are shave ready unless otherwise noted.

So, to answer your question, that'd be 15. The Merkur was delivered on 9/1/09. The eBay purchases started on 9/2/09. Of course, the day's not over yet... and I'm still hunting :wink2:.

RAD is good :thumbup1:

[Zumkopf]

14 Gillettes: 2 old types, 2 NEW, 4 Techs, 2 no-code SS's, 1 Fatboy, 3 Slim. Slowly broadening the arsenal.

[amishmotorboat]

Are you counting the '54 Z3 Supoerspeed I just bought from you?

Hey, that's you? Thanks for helping to keep my RAD alive. :wink2:
It's sort of being counted, because I have a different razor on it's way to me now to replace it. :biggrin:

[r0ckrat]

16 Gillette DE's (2 for sale, 1 getting PIF'd)
1 Feather portable DE
1 Star DE
1 Hallmark DE
6 GEM/Ever Ready SE's (2 for sale)
3 Shick Injectors
6 straights (+ 1 blade that needs scales)

[rac]

hi all
oh no ,think i have a serious rad coming on ,also think its getting worse by the week :eek:. how bad can it get , is there any cure ? .besides cutting my fingers off . won't say face ,already tried that with the razor .:w00t:think i might have to have a count up , when the wife is out , send her shopping or something . :001_rolle
rac:biggrin::biggrin:

[Batman]

10...another 2 on the way....it never stops.....

[profsaffel]

more than 200, less than 300. A few duplicates, but most are unique variants. Not all Gillette. I am far from having them all, but I am comfortable with my current line up.

Rodd, that is insane, man. :w00t:


I have 11 Gillette's and a Schick. And my wife complains... :mellow:

[Tat2d Bald Dude]

I only own 2 so far, a 1957 Gillette Superspeed and a Merkur HD 34C. I plan on purchasing an early 50's Gillette Superspeed next though.

[Bright (Satin) Futur]

I trust my face to my one and only Merkur Futur. Just add Hydrolast and I'm good!

[Luc]

At the moment. 3. 1 daily, 1 that I keep in case something happens and a travel one.

I currently own 7 straights. 5 are in my rotation, 2 need to be restored and I'm trying to get a few more as SRAD is hitting at the moment. I might change of few of my straights for bigger one, I'm undecided at the moment.

[sleestax]

8 Gillettes in the 2 months since I've discovered DE shaving, 1 Merkur on the way, 2 more Gillettes on the way. I expect to rid myself of some of the Gillettes as I discover which work for me and blade combinations.

My wife hates my obsession with things I discover an interest in...but loves my super smooth face.

[Topgumby]

I think I'm sitting on between 30 and 40 razors. I don't want an accurate count in case my wife reads my posts. :redface:

[Rockytop]

I think I'm sitting on between 30 and 40 razors. I don't want an accurate count in case my wife reads my posts. :redface:

I can totally relate to this. My wife keeps telling everyone " he has these things everywhere, he must have 20". She's only half way right! That's why I'm selling on the BST.

[fidjit]

In effort early on to curb my RAD, I set a criteria....British TTO.

US razors were my early finds. But they don't see light of day these days as they just don't shave as well ( for me ) as the Brits

I've broken it a couple of times but only because the price was right :001_smile

All finds local finds..except one off BST, NO EBAY !!! :tongue_sm

Without the TTO criteria I'd have a plethora of Techs and News, but I've gotta leave something in the shops for someone else :001_smile

#16 ( boxed )
#21 ( boxed )
#58
Tech #44 Set
British New ( boxed )
Rocket 500 ( boxed )
Parat
G2 Fatboy ( boxed )
I2 Slim ( boxed )
F1 Fatboy
I4 Fatboy ( fathers )
British Tech ( fathers )
T1 Knack
British Alutech

Small collection but I'm pretty happy , though would like a #15...

That being said I bought my first straight this weekend :001_rolle

[Hoos]

Not nearly enough! :w00t:

The count on my Wiki page (http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/User:Hoos) is 30.

But the reality is somewhat higher than that. :wink2:

[ctakim]

Not sure exactly, probably between 125 to 150.:smile:

[Stan]

40+, the number varies. I sell the ones I don't like.

[norman931]

I'm in the process of selling down. I have only about a half-dozen that I use, including a Merkur HD, Tech, NEW, Good Will, 40s SS, and Old Type Big Fellow. I have duplicates of all but the HD and BF, cased or boxed. I have in my "sell" drawer several adjustables and a 30s Aristocrat.

[bill mcdill]

Four, all vintage Gillettes:
1959 Fatboy
1964 Slim Adjustable
1958 Red Tip Superspeed
1940's Superspeed

OK, that's enough, I can stop now, right?

[mbrooks]

I've just got a couple: a '54 SS and a Merkur HD. I'm new, but don't have much of an interest in making a hobby out of collecting these (yet). I might try a couple more, but if things stay this way I'll probably sell off all but one or two when I settle on a favorite razor & blade combo.

Creams and soaps, however, may very well be a different animal.

[Lucky11453]

Not sure exactly, probably between 125 to 150.:smile:

I have to be around here as well.

[MoJoe]

2 a Merkur HD and a vintage Gillette Super Speed. Will be lookingto pick up a Fat Boy next.

[SC Shavefreak]

I currently own 5

Gillette New
Champange Gillette Lady
Gillette Slim Adjustable
Krona
Rolls Razor w/ box and all paperwork

All of these razors are antique store / flea market scores and are in excellent shape.

The Rolls was the most expensive at $20.00. The rest were $5.00 or less.

The New is the razor I judge all others by. It's my favorite by far. :biggrin:

Judging by some of the others listed on this post, it's no wonder the razors are getting harder to find.... :lol:

[heirkb]

After lots of selling of random stuff I acquired, I've managed to keep a constant 12-15 nice razors without going totally broke

Lookin at:

Toggle
Single Ring
Weird Canadian Tech
Aluminum #58
47 SS
Slim
Bostonian
New Deluxe
Gold Tuckaway (coming in mail. Not sure if I'll keep it though)
Diplomat
President
Sheraton
30's Aristocrat (to be replated)
Aristocrat Jr.
German Army Slant

[kingfisher]

I have to think about it.

I have four flare-tip Superspeeds,

One black-tip Superspeed,

One fat-handled Tech,

One beautiful Fatboy,

One Gem (Featherweight),

and One Eversharp-Schick injector razor.


That makes 9. Wow. I thought I had maybe 5.

And I just sold a Tech last week.

[wwoof]

18 or 20 and I can't name them all except for the fact that I have 3 Schick Kronas that are three different colors and each shaves differently! A Merkur, a ton of Gillettes, and a Muhle of some sort.

You can't go wrong with a good used Gillette adjustable or a old Tech.

[saltypete]

12. in total. 11 vintage Gillettes and a Merkur HD.

Pete

[dmnall]

I only own 4 razors.. 1x Gillette Super Speed, 1x Gillette Slim Adjustable, 1x Merkur HD Slant 37c and 1x Merkur Sledgehammer Slant 39c...

Cheers,

[cooncatbob]

Over 50.

[in the know]

Five, but four of those are never used and sit it a box waiting to be sold or given away.

[TinFish]

'69 Gillette Tech (my very first) '76 SS, 57 SS (was my dad's) '56 blue tip, 1912 Gem (was my Grandpa's) Merkur Classic (my everyday razor)

[bwatts]

oof. I know I shouldn't keep secrets from my missus but i've opted not to tell her of my new safety razor purchases. besides, the money comes out of my paypal account so it's technically my money.

What's worse is she isn't connected to me financially just morally. She couldn't understand why I needed the slant

[SRock]

I'm in the 50 or so camp. I recently PIF'd away about 10 total and have sold about 7 or 8 others.

Most of mine are Vintage Gillettes, though I do have a Dovo straight, Merkur Slant, Wehrmacht Army Suplus Slant, Lux, Gem G-bar and a few other odds/ends.

[NoFair]

6 I think:redface:

Daily shavers are a Gillette Super Slim adjustable made when I was born:001_smile and a Slim adjustable that was made at the same time as this:

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/svhas/PORSCHE3.jpg

[otherstar]

Only four:

1954 Gillette 40's Style Super Speed
1962 Gillette Adjustable
Merkur HD
Merkur Futur (polished chrome)

The Futur is my goto razor. I had a 1979 Black Handled SS at one time, but I gave it to a newbie locally. The '62 Adjustable was a thrift store find my parents gave me. My Futur is the razor I use 90% of the time.

[Mr. Scruffy]

inquiring minds want to know :biggrin: more importantly, is there anyone here that actually owns every Gillette model ever made? or do most of you with large collections have a lot of duplicates and triplicates?

I own 7 vintage Gillettes and 1 Merkur

How many do I own? Probably 65 - 70

And That's Not Enough!!

[bamamckay]

nine

[chris456]

4

-Merkur 38c

-1974 Gillette SS

-1954(z1) Gillette SS

-and a fat handled Gillette Tech.

[Christopher_loaf]

I have two Red Tips, an SS D1 (don't remember the year...somebody will post it....) and two Old Types. I guess I'm a gillette person??? :001_tongu

[Austin]

I have pared down to 6 modern razors.

[blantyre]

12 in my rotation: 7 Gillettes, a Wilkinson Sword, a Parker, a Schick and 2 Merkurs. 2 Gillettes for travel.

[Nickelodeon]

Currently seven, most of which were acquired during my experimentation phase and no longer get used. There are only two I use regularly.

[Blondie]

This Many! Sorry, D70 not available, so just a Blackberry photo.

[gaseousclay]

^^
nice collection. what's the one in the box on the right?

[Blondie]

That one is a Gold New Standard. One of my favorites. Case is restored. It was just the metal frame when I got it.

[kazeshini]

1 Gillette Fatboy
2 Merkur Futurs (Chrome and Satin)
1 Merkur Vision (In the mail on its way to me)
1 Nanjie TTO
1 Stahly Live blade

[thirdeye]

Funny this thread should pop up today. Why just yesterday I counted and I came up with 289 but I think I am missing some.....:blushing:

[jakespoppy]

I had accumulated 100 trying as many different razors as possible, and just having fun "catching and releasing", but after selling and giving away, I'm down to 38 and still paring down. But I'll probably continue to catch and release for fun.

:cool:

[Mr. Scruffy]

Bought three more today.

:w00t:

[htownmmm]

Currently(have given away or sold Fatboy, Gillette Slim, VISION, and flare-tip SS):

Gillette Red-Tip SS
Gillette Fatboy
Gillette Blue Lady
Gillette Aristocrat
Gillette Super Adjustable
Merkur HD
Merkur BarberPole
Merkur SlantHammer

Lately only the Blue lady and the Barberpole have been used. The Super Adj. is my travel razor.


marty

[kingfisher]

....an ss d1 (don't remember the year...somebody will post it....) ...

1958.

[Dennis]

My current razors in rotation:



193x Gillette NEW - gold, in case
1949 Gillette Super Speed in red/clear case
Schick Injector - Type G, complete, in case, instructions
Schick Injector - Type L, regular
Schick Injector - Type L, tennis grip
197x Gillette Super Adjustable NOS with black plastic bottom plate (not in rotation, obviously)
Merkur HD
Merkur Slant
Feather Portable
Dovo Straight
Dubl Duck Goldedge Straight


Razors I have tried and sold:


Merkur Futur
Merkur 38C Barberpole
Edwin Jagger Chatsworth
1960 Gillette Fat Boy
Gillette Coronation Tech set (was sorry to see this one go)

[bill mcdill]

NoFair, 911 or 912?

[NoFair]

NoFair, 911 or 912?

Tuned and lightened 912:biggrin: Still can't keep up with the 911S though:redface:

[dustinm]

I have 10 Gillettes so far:
1949 Super Speed
1960 Super Speed
1965 Travel Tech
1966 Slim Adjustable
Fat handle Tech
3 gold NEWs - 1 long comb, and 2 short
2 Old types with the ball end

Still got room on my pipe rack for 2 more...

[Johnnie Walker]

Only 5 on for me....

(from right to left)

Merkur 34C
B3 SS Flaretip
G2 Fatboy
I3 Slim Adjustable
D3 Super Adjustable (Birth year and quarter)

sorry for the poor image

[Monkeyboy]

Merkur HD Slant, HD open comb, Futur, and Cobra Classic.

Retired: Merkur Vision, Mergress, HD, Gillette Slim, Tech. Fatboy soon to be retired.

[Silky Glide]

I have about 40 - about 10 Merkurs (some duplicates i.e. both a gold and a chrome futur and slant) and about 25 vintage gillettes with a few oddball feathers, hoffritz and ibsens as well.

[John C]

I've got 13 so far.
4 Gillettes
2 Gems
1 straight
2 schicks
1 autostrop
1 wm. Enders
1 optimo (german traveler)
1 ever ready

John

[PaulX608]

Listed in my sig:

26

[buddydog]

More than I need.....not as many as I want...:biggrin:

[Sixxtwo]

20 Gillettes
2 Gems
2 unknown/unusables
1 Merkur
-------------

Current Rotation -

1959 E-1 Red Tip Super Speed

1959 E-4 Fat boy

1962 H-1 Slim Adjustable

1948-50 Notched SuperSpeed


In the Collection -

1911 102 3-hole - SN. B899788

No Serial Old Type (Unusable, full handle crack)

No Serial Old Type Gold (Unusable, Head falls out due to crack)

1936 NEW Red and Black Set

1945 Black Tech (Military Variant)

1953 Y-2 SuperSpeed

1960 F-2 Silver Tech (Unused, No Box; WTB)

1966 L-4 Travel

1967 M-1 Black Handle Super Speed

1973 Z-1 Black Handle Super Speed

1986 G-2 Black Handle Super Adjustable

1995 P-2 Slim Twist P1000 (Made in England)

New Merkur Alu Blue-Handled GIANT

48-50 No Serial Aristocrat (Notched)

1957 C-2 Blue Tip SuperSpeed Aluminum

2 Unknown GEM single-blades

1 Unknown DE razor - Comb head, Cast metal

1968 N-4 Lady Gillette (Blue)

1962 H-4 Lady Gillette (Blue)


RAD drives me......usually 40 miles or so. :biggrin:

[gbernard]

4 months in to wetshaving . . .

Merkurs
12C
38C
39C
Progress (IKON knobbed)
Futur (Satin)
Vision 2000
Moustache & eyebrow razor

Muhle's
R89
R41

Gillettes
1959 Fatboy NOS
1969 Fat Handled tech
1969 Black Handled Superspeed
1969 Flair Tip Superspeed
1971 Black Handled Super Slim NOS
1965 Ball Handled Tech NOS
1972 Slimtwist Blue Handled NOS

end of RAD . .. .maybe :rolleyes:

[Hughies_online]

Only DE's? Well that would be 4 Merkur, 3 vintage Gillettes, 1 Feather, 1 Sword, 1 Weishi and one Chinese ultra-cheapo (don't care what brand it is because it shaves horrifically) which somehow managed to make it into my collection from somewhere (probably from an Asian hotel I stayed at).

[luvmysuper]

end of RAD . .. .maybe :rolleyes:

RAD never ends. It may lay dormant for a while like Malaria, but sooner or later, it rears it head and sends your body into convulsions.
Those convulsions invariably manifest themselves with your hand on your wallet.

[thunderball]

Got 4 now.

[redbike]

I've got a total of 44, including 17 open comb Gillettes, 23 safety bar Gillettes, and 4 GEMs. I've bought and sold a couple of Slants, including the Sledgehammer, plus many other Gillettes. The attached picture is old; I've sold some of the razors in it and have picked up some more.

I haven't purchased a razor in months, but still look at the B/S/T forum and on eBay. I'd say my RAD is in remission.

Can anyone spot the really unusual razor in the drawer on the left?

jim

[SavantStrike]

Suprisingly, 7. Though I only bought two of them. The rest were trades, and my Great Grandfather's :biggrin:.

[Lucky11453]

Funny this thread should pop up today. Why just yesterday I counted and I came up with 289 but I think I am missing some.....:blushing:

Ray,

How many do you have in your display case and how many would say out of the 289 are in near mint to excellent condition?

I just counted mine and I have 122 Gillette razors and I would say that 95 to 100 of them are in near mint to excellent condition in a set with case and blade dispenser.

I have 63 Gillette razors in my two display cases.

[T Rick]

I answered this on 9-13. The answer was 15 (first was delivered on 9-1, date of my first DE shave).

I now have right around 60 (counting a few still in the mail). 3 are 100 or more years old, a few more 90+. About 1/4 of them are single edge, plus 1 Merkur, the rest vintage Gillettes. If I don't slow down (I am!), I'll never get to try them all!

[Oldguy]

I answered this on 9-13. The answer was 15 (first was delivered on 9-1, date of my first DE shave).

I now have right around 60 (counting a few still in the mail). 3 are 100 or more years old, a few more 90+. About 1/4 of them are single edge, plus 1 Merkur, the rest vintage Gillettes. If I don't slow down (I am!), I'll never get to try them all!

Interesting. You're buying about 1 razor a day. The next step of course is you'll start buying duplicate razors to replace some that aren't so good looking. Then you'll start replacing those with razors that only have cases. And then only NOS razors. It will never stop until you get bored with the whole thing and start collecting something else like S&P shakers or thimbles. :tongue_sm

Anyway have fun.

Len

[Lucky11453]

Interesting. You're buying about 1 razor a day. The next step of course is you'll start buying duplicate razors to replace some that aren't so good looking. Then you'll start replacing those with razors that only have cases. And then only NOS razors. It will never stop until you get bored with the whole thing and start collecting something else like S&P shakers or thimbles. :tongue_sm

Anyway have fun.

Len

I guess I skipped a couple steps, maybe that was a good thing. I when straight to buying the excellent, near mint to the mint razors with cases.

[T Rick]

Interesting. You're buying about 1 razor a day. The next step of course is you'll start buying duplicate razors to replace some that aren't so good looking. Then you'll start replacing those with razors that only have cases. And then only NOS razors. It will never stop until you get bored with the whole thing and start collecting something else like S&P shakers or thimbles. :tongue_sm

Anyway have fun.

Len
Already started the Dupes, and have slightly begun on cased versions too. But I do plan to release a few back into the wild. Got a lot of 8 delivered yesterday. One Ever Ready and 7 GEMs. One I thought ugly in pics has really caught my eye. A GEM G Bar. It's nearly NOS, perfect on the outside. And an even cleaner Feather Weight and a very nice Micromatic... Bought the lot for about $21 delivered. One 1912 is pretty rough, another should clean up well. A vintage GEM case came with the lot too....

I've been through vintage guitars and amps (big dollars there, most are gone now), fountain pens (mostly centered on Parker 51s, and I don't really crave more) and (mostly new) watches. Can't recall a hobby where one can collect such a number of very cool and very old items for so little money. And it's a daily use item! I think vintage razors are generally way under valued. Maybe it's just the RAD talking though... :biggrin:

[gaseousclay]

I guess I skipped a couple steps, maybe that was a good thing. I when straight to buying the excellent, near mint to the mint razors with cases.

I started doing this too. granted, not every razor I own is in near mint condition, but a few of them are. this started leaving a dent in my wallet so I forced myself to stop.

[Lucky11453]

I started doing this too. granted, not every razor I own is in near mint condition, but a few of them are. this started leaving a dent in my wallet so I forced myself to stop.

Yes, some of us are smarter than others.:lol:

[T Rick]

Yes, some of us are smarter than others.:lol:

:biggrin::lol::biggrin:

Ah, but then you miss all the "fun" of taking an ancient ugly corroded piece of garbage, and turning it into a thing of beauty! Not to mention deals like i got on one of my first lots. A nearly pristine '47 Super Speed, a 30's New in ugly shape that now shines bare brass and copper, a gold Micromatic open comb in good stead, an Old Type Frankenrazor with a Star handle, and... a '22 Big Fellow in gold, needed a bit of cleaning, and I had no idea what it was at first- but it's in the collection now. Total cost for this lot? $35.59.

Shipped.
:biggrin:

[Lucky11453]

:biggrin::lol::biggrin:

Ah, but then you miss all the "fun" of taking an ancient ugly corroded piece of garbage, and turning it into a thing of beauty! Not to mention deals like i got on one of my first lots. A nearly pristine '47 Super Speed, a 30's New in ugly shape that now shines bare brass and copper, a gold Micromatic open comb in good stead, an Old Type Frankenrazor with a Star handle, and... a '22 Big Fellow in gold, needed a bit of cleaning, and I had no idea what it was at first- but it's in the collection now. Total cost for this lot? $35.59.

Shipped.
:biggrin:

You are right Rick, I do the same thing too. I didn't mean that I only buy razors in mint condition although it sounded like that. I guess I meant buying razors I could turn in to near mint with a little work. I really like cleaning up a razor and matching it up with a good case and blade dispenser and making a set out of it.

[thirdeye]

Funny this thread should pop up today. Why just yesterday I counted and I came up with 289 but I think I am missing some.....:blushing:

Oh crap, I just found another 100 or so....:blush:

[rainman]

100

posts on this thread

[goby]

Already started the Dupes, and have slightly begun on cased versions too. But I do plan to release a few back into the wild. Got a lot of 8 delivered yesterday. One Ever Ready and 7 GEMs. One I thought ugly in pics has really caught my eye. A GEM G Bar. It's nearly NOS, perfect on the outside. And an even cleaner Feather Weight and a very nice Micromatic... Bought the lot for about $21 delivered. One 1912 is pretty rough, another should clean up well. A vintage GEM case came with the lot too....

I've been through vintage guitars and amps (big dollars there, most are gone now), fountain pens (mostly centered on Parker 51s, and I don't really crave more) and (mostly new) watches. Can't recall a hobby where one can collect such a number of very cool and very old items for so little money. And it's a daily use item! I think vintage razors are generally way under valued. Maybe it's just the RAD talking though... :biggrin:

This is so much better than collecting vintage guitars, amps, watches, and fountain pens. I'm actually shocked at how low the prices are.

I have just one guitar, a Gibson LP Custom, and don't feel the need for another (thank God!). I'm also a Parker 51 guy, but luckily never got into double jewels or empire caps. And I love watches, but stopped at one Rolex.

But with this hobby I can go WILD for very little money!!! A great razor is only $10-$20, amazing razors at $100.... wow!!! And I could really see myself getting into creams, soaps, AF's, etc.... in a big way!

[alexo]

Only two and I could have lived happily with my Jagger if I didn't see those new iKon spindle razor picture. That stainless steel razor is too hard to resist (pun intended).

[Bit2]

I have seven.
Hopefully I can add one more from Mr. Scruffy's future giveaway!!:tongue_sm
If that happens, Then I join the Penny Pincher Group.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/group.php?groupid=77


John

[Blondie]

Update, I now have 15, so I added six from my last post.

[Luc]

3 in total

1-English NEW with Bull Mastiff
2-Hoffritz open comb with case
3-Rocket

[Magnus6208]

35 or so....I am definitely being more selective and I am only looking for adjustables...specifically Toggles.

[Stubblefield]

Tuned and lightened 912:biggrin: Still can't keep up with the 911S though:redface:The "S" would be my first choice as well, but for reliability it is hard to beat the 912 or the "T."

Oh yeah, razors. I have about 10 Kronas (there were several styles) and a few Rockets.

Now blades, OTOH . . . :eek:

[Drew]

1940's SS
1957 red tip ss
4 techs (I like the ball-end best)
1972 black handle ss
GEM G-Bar
Schick injector

about 15 straight razors

I'm looking to sell about 90% of this collection... just haven't gotten around to taking/posting pics. My ball-end tech and 1940's SS get the most action by far. I was a dedicated str8 shaver for several years, but have fallen out of favor. I still want to keep a couple around b/c I know I will get back into it at some point... but I don't need 15!

shave well
Drew

[psychlopath]

One Futur.

[JEdwards]

Just 1 and see no reason to buy another.

It is a plain old Merkur Progress short handle. It is versatile, simple, and does a great job.

[Swampfox]

3 now.

[rickboone1]

4

Gillette Tech stays in travel bag

Merkur 38c

Gillette slim
Gillette SS (birth year razor)

Tech and Merkur get used the most. That is, when I use a DE. Been using straights mostly.

[WhosYerBob]

Just one at the moment - a Merkur Futur.

[Dennard]

I have two- one '40s super speed and one merkur hd.

[GMen]

8 vintage gillettes, 1 Merkur 23c, 3 Injectors...I mostly use my 56 red tip, my "Big" handled Tech, 71' LH Super Adjustable, and my Merkur 23c. I still want to try a New and a slant, most likely after that I want to try straights...

[Uncle Shakey]

I don't know. She won't count them for me.

[Eddieb208]

Around 125...all in excellent or better condition.
Gillette Aristocrats (from 1914 through 1966), Bostonians, 66, 19, Rockets, Senators, Presidents, Executive, FatBoys, Slims, Toggle, Single Rings, Big Fellows, Tuckaway (Gold), 1911 Pocket Edition (Silver), Sheratons, Super Speeds, Techs, Barbasol, Durham Duplex, Wilkinson 7-day set, Merkurs (various), Rolls, Gem, EverReady, Schick, Darwin, and various Lather Catchers.

[Greybeard]

As of now, 14. I've given away 6 duplicates and sold a Fat Boy.

1 Woolworth's Velvet 2
1 '43 Broad Arrow
1 Schick Krona (metal tip)
1 Gillette Old Type
1 Gillette Goodwill
1 Gillette Bar Handle short comb New
1 Gillette Bar Handle long comb New
1 Gillette Ball End long comb New
1 Gillette Ball End Tech
1 Gillette Fat Handle Tech
1 Gillette Senator
1 Gillette '54 Flare Tip SuperSpeed
1 Gillette '56 Red Tip SuperSpeed
1 Gillette '62 Slim Adjustable


- Peter

[Scissors]

Two: a Merkur Futur, and a Merkur 38C (long-handled batber pole). I'd like to add a Slant to the menagerie, but I'm on a budget. (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/group.php?groupid=77)

[alex2363]

1 merkur hd barber pole,1gem 1912 damaskeene, 1 gem/contuor ,1 muhele r41, 11 new, 1 micromatic, (1 duble duck sp #1 5/8, 1 torrey 5/8 straight razor)..thr rest i sold here at a loss.

[sandmountainslim]

1 Gillette Old Type

2 Gillette NEW

1 Ranger Tech

1 40's Super Speed

1 Black handle Super Speed

1 Fat Boy Adjustable

1 Gem Featherweight

1 Milord

1 Segar



Total of 10
Wp

[RCC]

1 - Q1 1963 Gillette SuperSpeed normal - NOS
1 - Q1 1966 Gillette travel w/2" handle - NOS
1 - Q1 1967 Gillette Slim adjustable - NOS
1 - Gillette NEW long comb head with Bob's RazorWorks 3.5" handle
1 - 2009 Muhle/Jagger 89 head with Bob's RazorWorks 3.0" handle
1 - 2009 Parker 80R
1 - 2009 Merkur 34C
1 - 2009 Merkur Progress
1 - mid-60's Schick Injector w/dial adjustment

And I think I'm set for a while
RAD in remission

[WittyAg]

1 DE and 1 straight.

[T Rick]

And the count marches on... Somewhere over 80 now (85ish?). Up 20 or more from 2 weeks ago.... make it stop! :biggrin:

Seriously, several I've bought in the last week were only for cases I needed (wrong razor in the case, often a Tech or Gem or Old Type).

I'll be reselling extras soon I am sure. But not before I've shaved with them! :biggrin:

[karm]

1 1960's SS
5 Red Tip SS
1 Fatboy Adj
1 Slim Adj (ugly looking, but shaves nice)
1 Schick Krona
1 EJ89 (my favorite)
7 Techs (all flavors)
1 New

1 Lifetime supply of blades

My wife thinks I am an idiot... Oh well. At least I don't have to worry about having to go back to an M3.

[Books]

Double Edge:
Merkur HD
Merkur Slant
Merkur 12c
Gillette NEW
Ivory/Chrome EJ Chatsworth
'47 Aristocrat
'48-50 Aristocrat
'41 Ranger Tech
'47 Super Speed (x2)
'48-50 Super Speed
English Parat
40's Style Rocket
'55 Ball End Tech
'56 Flair Tip SS
'57 Red Tip SS
'60 Fat Boy
'62 Slim Adjustable
'68 SuperSpped
'73 Superspeed

Single Edge:
Schick Injector Type L
2x Shchick Injector Type N
2X Ever Ready

[blackfoot]

I have about 100.

[Slivovitz]

Just joined, and was happy to find this thread. It confirms that the number I own, which I thought was excessive, isn't *that* bad.

3 Merkurs
1 Parker
1 Weishi
4 old Gillettes.

Oh, and a couple of Atra handles which I'll never use again, but then, I never throw that kind of stuff away.

[zliv]

I have more than 10 DE razors, and 5 cartridge razors.

[WhosYerBob]

I have two less today. :wink2:

[JECIII]

All,

I put this thread in poll form HERE. (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=116017)

[KenR]

A total of eight:

Gillette:

Milord
Aristocrat
Fat Boy Adjustable
Slim Adjustable
Blue Tip
Red Tip
Merkur HD
Muhle-Pinsel Olivewood

[rac]

hi all
lost count ,all cleaned polished ,all get use ,change weekly.
3 months to get back to first one .slant is probably the favorite
have a few more in the attic .

[Wil Dorenbos]

hi all
lost count ,all cleaned polished ,all get use ,change weekly.
3 months to get back to first one .slant is probably the favorite
have a few more in the attic .

See you have the R1 too, or is it the Wilkinson? Nice razor :thumbup1: I have at least a dozen razors, but now am only using the ones from former East-Germany, like the R1.

[Protocol]

1 Tech
1 Old
1 New
2 Fatboys
1 Slim
4 Super Speeds
1 Micromatic
1 Boker King Cutter

And a tonne of "modern" razors I had before attaining enlightenment.

[**Bingo_Bob**]

yeah, why don't you guys post pictures of the razors you have

[TNshaver]

I currently have these razors right now but I am always looking at yard sales and flea markets for a deal.

GILLETTE RAZORS

1. 1938 Senator
2. 1941 Ranger Tech
3. E1 1959 Adjustable Fat Boy
4. E1 1959 Red Tip Super Speed
5. X2 1952 Black Tip Super Speed
6. X3 1952 Super Speed
7. Z3 1954 Flare Tip Super Speed
8. H1 1962 Slim Adjustable

[Slivovitz]

Just joined, and was happy to find this thread. It confirms that the number I own, which I thought was excessive, isn't *that* bad.

3 Merkurs
1 Parker
1 Weishi
4 old Gillettes.

Oh, and a couple of Atra handles which I'll never use again, but then, I never throw that kind of stuff away.

Now I have to revise this:
3 Merkurs
1 Parker
1 Weishi
11 old Gillettes, various types
1 Lord Tech
3 Gems
1 Schick Krona
2 Schick Injectors
Plus two razors on order, 1924 Ever-Ready and a Feather Portable.

[RazorPete]

I have just one, a merkur 23c. I've had it for months, it gives me a great shave, and don't need another.

[JECIII]

Here is a pole as well (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=116017)

[jbloodwo]

1 Merkur HD.

[koso]

I have around 20 and thought I was pretty much done...


but the missus is gettin' me a Cooncat Bob Bull Mastiff for Christmas :santa:

[T Rick]

Scared to count... :laugh: I'll ballpark it at around 125-150. Which is ten times the number I posted in my first post in this thread back in September.

Not all are cleaned up yet, but I do try another untried about every day. Still getting more ready each week, and the inbound flow has finally slowed :thumbup1:. I need to get the camera out again soon, and shoot the group.

[amishmotorboat]

Ugh. I just counted again. 214. and I sold about 30 duplicates this month too.

[michiganlover]

I have about 12 razors currently. I pair back the ones that are not my favorites, so my favorites receive more shave time. :thumbup1:

[verdict]

I only have one, a Lord Tech...

[Will P.C.]

I have about 35 DE/SE/injectors

4 straights

[Nigeyy]

2 EJ89Ls (took advantage of free shipping to get a back up -in my panicked mind I wondered what I'd do if I ever lost my EJ89L and they stopped making them!)
1 66 Gillette Superspeed
1 72 Gillette black handled Superspeed
1 64 Gillette Fat Boy (unused from new!)
1 Wizamet Junior (Polish, suprizingly good shave)
1 Lux razor (Polish again, stainless steel, gives a so so shave though)
1 Boots cheapie (good shaver)

Looking back and for the price, I wish I'd got another Wizamet Junior as they are as light as a feather but seem like good tolerances and quality surprizingly.

Aside from the EJs, I could make do without all of them, though the Wizamet is next in order of priority. Never tried the Fat Boy as I'm really happy with the EJs and intend to sell it to hopefully recoup some money.

[sparkster123]

i have 8 gillettes and 1 mergress. i use them all and dont see myself purchasing anymore for a while

randy

[blackfoot]

i have 8 gillettes and 1 mergress. i use them all and dont see myself purchasing anymore for a while

randy

That's what I said fifty razors or so back. I just bought a new one too. I can't wait!

[thirdeye]

That's what I said fifty razors or so back. I just bought a new one too. I can't wait!

+1.....That's what I said about 400 or so ago.....:lol:

[blackfoot]

+1.....That's what I said about 400 or so ago.....:lol:

:ouch1::ouch1::ouch1::ouch1:

[bonusmarple]

83

[Wil Dorenbos]

I have just one, a merkur 23c. I've had it for months, it gives me a great shave, and don't need another.

:thumbup:

[Copierguy]

About 100+ or - before the bucket..........

[Pumpkin]

3 in total. 2 Techs and a Wilkinson Classic...scary as I've only been shaving with a DE for less than a month!

[ironbrewer]

Gillette 1962 slim
Gillette 1947 milord
Gillette gold Tech

Old solid brass with blue handle trak II

Getting a Ever-ready SE

Started in November.

OOPS

[Solidus]

In order of acquisition:
1 - Merkur 38C
1 - Merkur Progress
1 - Gillette Slim Adjustable
1 - Merkur HD
1 - Black Handle Gillette
1 - Gillette Super Speed
1 - Edwin Jagger Georgian in light horn...(a Beauty and a RAD killer)

No more for me...the Georgian gave me the best shave ever. :w00t:

[jsj_297]

1-Merkur HD/barber pole
1-Merkur slant bar

2-Dovo 5/8 HG
1-TI 6/8
1-Feather Japanese non folding

I love them all, Just purchased the slant bar couple weeks ago, and lovin it too!

[SilverToy]

A few doubles, when I find a nice one it goes to the Den, then I like to find a user grade for daily.

Daily Use

Gillette 1940’s Gold Fat Handle Tech

Gillette 1955 B-4 Super-Speed

Gillette 1959 E-3 #195 Adjustable aka “Fat Boy”


In The Den

Gillette 1930’s NEW Fat Handle

Gillette 1930’s NEW Ball end Handle, Cased

Gillette 1940’s Gold Fat Handle Tech Cased

Gillette 1946-47 Aristocrat

Gillette 1947 Milord Cased

Gillette 1959 E-1 Tech with Box

Gillette 1959 E-2 Red Tip

Gillette 1959 E-4 #195 Adjustable aka “Fat Boy”

Gillette 1960 F-3 Tech with Box

Gillette 1960 F-4 Toggle

Gillette 1965 K-4 Tech Traveler


Non Gillette Razors


Valet Auto-Strop Razor in Bakelite Case. Includes Valet Blades, Strop, and shipper box.

Schick 1946-1953 Eversharp Schick Injector De Luxe Razor

Soluna 3 Piece razor marked “Made in Czechoslovakia” WWII era

3 Piece Travel Razor in case marked “Made in Germany”

[tlanning]

4-3 i use in somewhat of a rotation
Futur
Slant
EJ Chatsworth

a new vibrating Stahly--brand new--just couldn't pass it up. Been used couple of times by "windwalker who borrowed it on B&Bs razor trading forum and I used it a couple of time. pretty nice.

[shavervinnie]

1960 Fatboy
1955 Flair Tip SS
1964 Slim Adjustable
Late 40's Ball-End Tech
Late 40's Fat Handled Tech- Nickel
Late 40's Fat-Handled Tech- Gold
'48-'50 Superspeed
Parker 86R- (long-handled TTO)

[demaro]

2 - Merkur 38c and 1961 Fatboy

[pauls51]

Waiting for the RAD to kick in

34C
40s Superspeed
2 Slims