Acquisitions November 9 to November 14

[cpool222]

I found these two GEM razors this morning at an antique store and couldn't pass them up for $2 apiece. There is a very little rust spot on the inside of the top of the one with a metal handle. I'm hoping some of you experienced guys can help me figure out how to get rid of the rust. I'd never shaved with a single-edge razor and have only been shaving with a DE for a week. I've really enjoyed the DE razors and have yet to cut myself with them. When I tried to use one of the GEM razors today, however, the blade felt stiff and uncomfortable and I cut myself right away, so finished with the DE. I'll go to the razor forum and seek some SE shaving advice there, but wouldn't mind if someone posted some advice here. Also, does anyone know some info on these two razors? Thanks guys.

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[tattooer601]

cool find, can ya fix the one with the broken knob??.......I just figure I would ask

[Dustinl]

cpool, nice finds! Pop into Walgreens and get you some blades!





cool find, can ya fix the one with the broken knob??.......I just figure I would ask

Neither one of them have knobs. The head opens against spring pressure, you insert a blade and snap the head closed.


DL

[jsrdrnr]

Nice finds.

[norton]

Since you asked -

The silver one is a 'G-Bar' - or at least what it's referred to around here.
The rust is probably from a blade, not on the razor itself. Most GEM Blades are carbon steel rather than stainless (carbon steel is a little harder - but rusts). I would hit these with some antibacterial scrubbing bubbles and a toothbrush and see how they look after that.

The one with the Black Handle is a later model Gem Junior - which IMO, would be the easier to learn shaver of the two - mostly because of the head style and angle - that gap with the barracuda looking teeth makes it easier, not more difficult, to get a good shave. The G-Bar is a good shaver too, but it may take a bit more practice because it's got the smaller head.

Do a search for GEM 1912 or Ever-ready on the forums - there are quite a few SE fans here. D.Irving79 is the resident expert - you could search for posts by him.

The idea is to put the head flat (or just off) your face. It may feel a bit strange, but if you do it right, with a quality blade, you'll hear the sound of whiskers popping.

Quality SE blades can be had for reasonable prices - Treets and PALs (both carbon and very sharp) are usually available locally. GEM makes a stainless blade that some have found locally as well. Like DEs, blade quality is very important. Don't go using paint-scraper quality blades in one of these.

Fun razors - even if you don't like the shaves now, I'd clean them up and keep them around for a bit.

Don't worry about the rust with carbon blades. I take my blade out after each shave, and pat it dry for the next use. Wish I could do that with my injectors.

[cpool222]

Thanks for the feedback and information. I appreciate it! I've seen several mentions on the forums about scrubbing bubbles... the only scrubbing bubbles I'm aware of are the ones you clean your shower with... is that what people are referring to? Thanks again.
Cleave

[theperfectstorm]

Well. I feel stupid.


Late in the week lads, but not too late to post this weeks gear. East Texas Meet guys, help a brother out and post some of your swag from the Meet to get us rolling.

My bit: Wardonia Devon Razor Set and the English Oval Travel Set I have been searching for for a while now.

[bythbook]

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/shellABC12.jpg?t=1257986002


http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/shellABC13.jpg?t=1257985655

a new ABC Pocket Edition -the shell pattern, made in 1910.

I now have one example of each handle pattern....

as with all Old Types, this is a nice shaver!

[theperfectstorm]

'Book!

That is SUPER cool. When you get a chance please post a shot of all four together.

[nemo]

Nice ABC, book!

I scored some Nivea cream that I stumbled upon at a bazaar when I buying some fresh vegetables. From India, at $2.49
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/pennemo/razors/DSCN7220.jpg
Not much of a cream guy, I will try it tomorrow.

[richmondesi]

Chris & John, both of you guys got some jaw droppers :eek:

Great, GREAT finds guys... Mine will be posted tomorrow :cool:

[gumbo]

The ducks migrated to Boston for the winter.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2622/4090268559_8a7dfa5cc0_b.jpg

7 Goldedges and 1 Special #1

[richmondesi]

I love those Ducks!:drool:

[thirdeye]

a new ABC Pocket Edition -the shell pattern, made in 1910.

I now have one example of each handle pattern....

as with all Old Types, this is a nice shaver!

Very nice Shell pattern ABC Jon....

[richmondesi]

New Plisson and ERN rescaled by THE Max :cool:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cf30b3127ccef8c206c9021200000030O01AZMWbZk1aMg e3nw8/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
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[azmark]

Found my razor at it feels good. Gillette Tech almost mint condition. Thanks Whosyourbob.

[Left Coast DJ]

Nice!

[Andy]

Has been a good couple of days (not for the wallet :smile: )

Amazon order of 10 Arko shave sticks arrived.
Also Men'sBiz order of Spieck aftershave and EdC arrived.

[jsrdrnr]

sweetness!!!

[cpool222]

Since I'm just starting to recently acquire some DE & SE razors, I decided to bid on this lot of razors and an old travel set on eBay. I could tell that some of the razors looked dirty, but it looks to me that they cleaned up pretty good. I'll put what I think they are, and you experts can tell me what they really are :) Thanks

This has the entire lot:
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This is the old travel set, ladies Kewtie razor & blades and 2 boxes of blades:
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These are marked EverReady (one on left is made in England, other in NY:
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Three GEMs (one G Bar and 2 Micromatics?)
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Are these SuperSpeeds?
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It looks like I can't put any more pictures on this post, so I'll do a part II next... hope that's ok

[Deftim13]

That brush is a great candidate for a restore. Nice score!

[cpool222]

On the left is an AutoStrop that cleaned up really well(I've read that they don't make blades for them, but can anyone tell me how you would load a blade into this-looks really confusing to me); I think the other two are Gillette Techs? -middle one is thicker and appears to be made of brass?
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Better pic of Ladies' Kewtie razor & blades and 2 boxes of Gillette Blue Blades (these blades appear unopened and I was hoping you guys could tell me about the wisdom of using these old blades or not).
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Better pic of the old travel kit with an EverReady 100 brush (anyone have any idea of how old these travel sets are?
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Pic of travel set closed:
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Sorry to take up so much space with these, but I was hoping you guys could shed some wisdom on me about them. After cleaning them up, I was pretty pleased to get them so cheap. Thanks for any help you give me on these.

[Dharion]

Sorry for not-so-good quality pictures. But at this price point it's not about looks but performance. :redface:

[DavidMGunther]

I bought my first jar of Tabac soap, some feathers (for the first time), and poraso pre shave treatment (much better than oil)

[Empty Words]

From Rasage Poulin:

[nmerth]

Okay its been a fruitfull week.....

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[heirkb]

New Plisson and ERN rescaled by THE Max :cool:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cf30b3127ccef8c206c9021200000030O01AZMWbZk1aMg e3nw8/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
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Oh my...:drool:

[fidjit]

Rocket..rocket..rocket........

Have a cased Parat already, so did I really need this one ???? :tongue:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/limbot/rocket/Rocket2.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/limbot/rocket/Rocket1.jpg

[bythbook]

Rocket..rocket..rocket........

Have a cased Parat already, so did I really need this one ???? :tongue:




You're asking ...US??????

[nmerth]

You're asking ...US??????

"So...Mr. Crack dealer, I already had some today..should I get some more?" :devil:

[JoeH]

This one just arrived today. Looks like it was used only a couple times. (Just one of the original blades was used and it came with the razor.) Case is in good shape.

I'm looking forward to cleaning, loading it up and seeing how she shaves!

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/648034/Gem%20Razor.jpg

[theperfectstorm]

And the hits just keep on comin'...

Yardley set with A/S and bad-@ss metal talc can. I saw richmondesi's stellar set and had to get one of the talc cans for my own self.

[Ru4scuba?]

And the hits just keep on comin'...

Yardley set with A/S and bad-@ss metal talc can. I saw richmondesi's stellar set and had to get one of the talc cans for my own self.

Sweet!

[fidjit]

Okay its been a fruitfull week.....

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I'm glad Monty made it to a B&B member. I almost bid on him just for the brush but postage to Tassie was a killer ! :smile:

[Antique Hoosier]

woodsrider aka Lynn is a super gent and member to deal with. He not only delivered the Polo 10 Simpson I bought from him but also a blade sampler as a total surprise that I really appreciate. Pics to follow soon.

[bythbook]

woodsrider aka Lynn is a super gent and member to deal with. He not only delivered the Polo 10 Simpson I bought from him but also a blade sampler as a total surprise that I really appreciate. Pics to follow soon.

Can't wait to see those pics, Mike!


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[copperhead]

Super scores, gentleman! Chris, i really dig that Yardley A/S. Do post an update of how it smells and performs.

[theperfectstorm]

Super scores, gentleman! Chris, i really dig that Yardley A/S. Do post an update of how it smells and performs.

Will do, Ram. There seems to be no shortage of it on ebay, I have to say. The soap, yes, obviously. But not so much the A/S or talc.

Now if I could only find some Seaforth! in similar condition.

[nmerth]

I'm glad Monty made it to a B&B member. I almost bid on him just for the brush but postage to Tassie was a killer ! :smile:

My Mane goal was the brush as well...though I did need a blade bank too. On the downside the holder for the brush is very very stiff...so much that if I were to continue to take the brush on and off it would DEEPLY gouge the brush. So I need to buy another cheepie to go in soley for display only.

[SmoovD]

Coupla pucks of the Provence Sante Green Tea and a tub of Cella arrived on my doorstep yesterday. Thank you B&B and Shaving Essentials.

[NoFair]

Got a Gold black handled Super Slim adjustable in excellent (minitsh) condition for $19:001_wub:

Also got 2 soaps and 2 aftershave balms from Prairie Creations this week. Very good products:thumbup:

[r0ckrat]

This is a bit belated, I've actually had this for a couple weeks now but am just now getting pictures...

Boker 5/8 french point hollow "Good as Gold" razor with scroll effect scales...

http://pensandpixels.com/stephenhj/images/Razors/BokerGold/images/shaving%20005.jpg

More images at http://www.pensandpixels.com/stephenhj/images/razors/bokergold/

[spanx]

got these today.A fatty e2 and a old spice brush also a 10x eyeloupe so I can see the mountain ranges on my fixeruppers.

[spanx]

Fatty after cleanup

[Deftim13]

Fatty after cleanup

Very nice!

[mansquatch]

Fatty after cleanup

That thing cleaned up really nice! Nice work!

[fidjit]

A Aristocrat #15.....................

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/limbot/case4.jpg

CASE :001_tt2: ( Thanks for ID Achim )

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/limbot/case3.jpg

And an English Fat Handle Tech.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/limbot/fathandle.jpg

Both rescue jobs, I've had over 6 techs and have never shaved with any of them...and if I rescue it's home maybe the #15 will come to me..... :001_tt1:

[kprincehouse]

Looking to try some more razors after using my trusty 38c for many months, I jumped at the chance to buy a "mystery box" of razors that was offered on B&B by Chainfire. It arrived on Friday and I finally got a chance to open it up about an hour ago. Oh my! :001_tt1: Lots of great stuff! 16 great looking razors and a bunch of extras.

I'm going to have a lot of fun trying to identify these guys. I can recognize the superspeeds from my many hours logged on B&B, and I'm super excited to try the gold slant included (how did he know I really wanted to try that!) And then the Gems, and, and, and... Oh, going from one razor to 17 overnight is going to make my decisions in the morning much harder, I'm going to have to wake up five minutes earlier just so I have time to pick which one to use. And then there are the extras, I could talk about those for awhile too but I need to stop typing and go play with my new toys :drool:

[withoutink]

Thats awesome, congrats!

[lenard]

Looking to try some more razors after using my trusty 38c for many months, I jumped at the chance to buy a "mystery box" of razors that was offered on B&B by Chainfire. It arrived on Friday and I finally got a chance to open it up about an hour ago. Oh my! :001_tt1: Lots of great stuff! 16 great looking razors and a bunch of extras.

I'm going to have a lot of fun trying to identify these guys. I can recognize the superspeeds from my many hours logged on B&B, and I'm super excited to try the gold slant included (how did he know I really wanted to try that!) And then the Gems, and, and, and... Oh, going from one razor to 17 overnight is going to make my decisions in the morning much harder, I'm going to have to wake up five minutes earlier just so I have time to pick which one to use. And then there are the extras, I could talk about those for awhile too but I need to stop typing and go play with my new toys :drool:

Nice score, I bet a few ppl are kicking themselves for not buying the mystery box :drool:

[chainfire]

Looking to try some more razors after using my trusty 38c for many months, I jumped at the chance to buy a "mystery box" of razors that was offered on B&B by Chainfire. It arrived on Friday and I finally got a chance to open it up about an hour ago. Oh my! :001_tt1: Lots of great stuff! 16 great looking razors and a bunch of extras.

I'm going to have a lot of fun trying to identify these guys. I can recognize the superspeeds from my many hours logged on B&B, and I'm super excited to try the gold slant included (how did he know I really wanted to try that!) And then the Gems, and, and, and... Oh, going from one razor to 17 overnight is going to make my decisions in the morning much harder, I'm going to have to wake up five minutes earlier just so I have time to pick which one to use. And then there are the extras, I could talk about those for awhile too but I need to stop typing and go play with my new toys :drool:

Glad you like everything! :biggrin: Shave in good health.

[bythbook]

- awesome mystery box [*kick* *kick*]


in the mail yesterday:

Provence Sante B&B special
puck of GFT Limes SS - that stuff EXPLODES into lather -

great service, John - thanks! (and thanks, B&B)



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[shm]

This weeks harvest :001_smile

Floid After Shave, Suave (Spanish version)
La Toja Shave Stick
Erasmic Shave Stick (3 pc.)
Cella Shaving Soap in oak bowl
Omega 11137 Boar Brush
Gillette Boar/Badger Brush
No Name Badger Brush (My guess is pure badger quality)

[WhosYerBob]

Awesome scores on all accounts!

[spanx]

My wife and mother in law went to the goodwill store today.The mother in law scored big time.look what she got me.

[theinternot]

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmnnnnnnnn! :ohmy:

[Ru4scuba?]

London's Bathecary and a local Antique Store:

Pen's BB ASB
AdP Colonia Intensa
MWF in ceramic bowl
Black handled 1970s Gillette SS

[Dustinl]

Today's haul:

Fat Boy and two 1962 Slims. Paid $6 for the Fat Boy and $4 ea on the Slims. Total for the day was $14.

[Luc]

My first military razor. A 6/8 - 1/4 - John Heiffor - 3 Spanish Square - Sheffield. On the other side "Made for the Army B".

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=835&pictureid=1557

Also, from Fragrance X, Pino Silvestre cologne and 4 Cuba cologne... Those are the coolest bottles I've seen!

[markb]

http://www.nehp.net/~markbeem/IMG_0746.JPG

Floris JF shave soap (thanks Ichinichi).

[82R100]

I was looking for an alternate Trac II handle (already have a 1/2 ton gold plated Old Spice monstrosity) and picked up this from the bay:

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/signnn/D00702a.jpg


...for $1.64 shipped. Including the five cartridges and travel tube of Ying Jili shaving cream(?)

- Chris

[Luc]

I was looking for an alternate Trac II handle (already have a 1/2 ton gold plated Old Spice monstrosity) and picked up this from the bay:

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/signnn/D00702a.jpg


...for $1.64 shipped. Including the five cartridges and travel tube of Ying Jili shaving cream(?)

- Chris

As long as it's not Ken Lee...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RgL2MKfWTo