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Eman
09-25-2009, 10:36 AM
Hello all,

I found this Valet Auto Strop in one of my local haunts, it looks to be unused and I think it is a complete set. The box contains the razor with paper blade insert, horse hide strop, 10 blades and all instructions. I don't think the blades are original but, there are 10 in the box. I see these all over the place and they seem to be a dime a dozen. I know that they are not worth much and I only paid $5.99 for this one, however, I have not see any in this condition and thought I pass it along just for fun.
Thanks for looking.

P.S. sorry for the quality of the pics, I am at work and do not have my regular camera with me.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18441

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18440
Hoos
09-25-2009, 10:46 AM
Nice looking set! Congratulations.

Coincidentally, I picked up a boxed Valet this past weekend, too - different box, though. Pic from my post on The Score:

http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=67867&stc=1&d=1253849541
alex2363
09-25-2009, 11:07 AM
Anyone selling? Send pm
Eman
09-25-2009, 12:02 PM
Nice score Brent, I am always amazed at the number of different boxes used to house the same razor.
Hoos
09-25-2009, 12:13 PM
Nice score Brent, I am always amazed at the number of different boxes used to house the same razor.

The cardboard ones are kind of the "cheapies". Valet also had a range of cased razor sets, similar to Gillette. Which isn't surprising, since Gillette bought them out. Not sure when. Maybe the 30s or 40s.

Edited to add: Actually, I think the cardboard boxes are more collectible as they're less likely to survive than the hard cases.
Oldguy
09-25-2009, 01:48 PM
Very nice score. The Valet razors seem to hold up nicely with time but not so for the strops. Your strop looks to be in great shape. I have the same set and have actually had two not so great shaves with it. I also have 6 or 7 new blades still sealed in their yellow wrappers. Even if you don't try shaving with it, it's still fun owning this part of shaving history.

Len
mdunn
09-25-2009, 03:38 PM
cool - so youre going to use it?
D.Irving79
09-25-2009, 04:41 PM
Edited to add: Actually, I think the cardboard boxes are more collectible as they're less likely to survive than the hard cases.

nope, youd had it right :lol:
Eman
09-25-2009, 06:49 PM
cool - so youre going to use it?

I don't think I will use it, I thought about passing it along to someone who is into single edge stuff.