Everready SE [Archive] - Badger & Blade

greenhornet7897

11-27-2011, 07:16 PM

I am thinking about trying to build a collection of Everready SE razors I have a couple now does anybody know how many different models they produced.

TheVez2

11-27-2011, 07:56 PM

Only Everready or also GEMs?

Here's my collection:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26897
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26898
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26894
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26895
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=26899

greenhornet7897

11-27-2011, 08:05 PM

I think i will concentrate on the every ready's they look the same as gems but for some reason i like them better.

bassmanlarry

11-27-2011, 08:23 PM

There are fewer EverReady's than GEMS. Off the top of my head you have the 1912, the 1914, and the 1924. All good shavers that should be a part of everyone's collection. The rest of my SE's are GEMs with one STAR 1912 thrown in for good measure.

santamariasteve

11-27-2011, 08:28 PM

Dear Green Hornet

I would start by locating and buying one of each of the razors in the collection that the Razor Rajah has pictured for us. After you accomplish that, check back with us for further direction. :) Seriously keep us posted on your progress. Good luck!

SantaMariaSteve

Haiku

11-28-2011, 08:55 AM

Start with the Streamline. Look for the set. You may not want to go further than that. The quality of the set is second to none.

Here's one of mine.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=14992 (http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=14992)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=14991 (http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=14991)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=14990 (http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=14990)

BowTieGuy

11-28-2011, 11:05 AM

Yes, the Streamline is way cool but hard to come by! I've never seen one in all my travels!

bassmanlarry

11-28-2011, 11:33 AM

They seem to be more common in England. Most members that I've heard of getting a Streamline had to order it from the UK.

Yes, the Streamline is way cool but hard to come by! I've never seen one in all my travels!

jjfar

11-28-2011, 01:46 PM

I have a star 1912.
Shaves like a dream with treet blades

HoosierTrooper

11-28-2011, 02:34 PM

Ever-Ready made several early lather catchers, the 1914 came with two different handles, the 1924 came in nickel and gold finish, along with a shorter handle travel version. The ER version of the 1912 that came out in 1930 is available in a couple variations, some made in the US and some in England. There are also ER versions of the Feather Weight and the Heavy Flat Top.

IainJ

11-28-2011, 02:55 PM

That's a great set Haiku, I'm regularly out bid on those whenever they show up on the 'bay.
I have a few Ever Ready 1912s, nickel plated with the decorative handles, then I have this:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31233

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31234

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31235

The razor itself is chunkier and heavier then a standard ER 1912 and looks like chrome plate, I picked it up locally for £15. There's a set like it pictured in the Waits Compendium but I haven't seen one any where else.

craig87c

11-28-2011, 04:35 PM

What's with the Streamline posts today? I had hoped people had forgotten about it, I was finally beginning to stop NEEDING ONE SO BADLY IT HURTS!

HoosierTrooper

11-28-2011, 05:28 PM

:lol: Sorry!

What's with the Streamline posts today? I had hoped people had forgotten about it, I was finally beginning to stop NEEDING ONE SO BADLY IT HURTS!

ShavinBacon

11-28-2011, 06:36 PM

IainJ-Your killing me....I have too many ER Streamlines and you have the last ER set I want. I have been outbid on that set 3 times so far. It's killing me. And here you show off a beautiful example. Very nice.

To the OP, I think everyone else has you covered....there is a plethora of razors regardless of if you stay just with ER or do both Gem and ER. Good Luck!

TheVez2

11-28-2011, 09:52 PM

If you are only interested in ERs, then you're basically looking at 4 different models, but there were variations in each model. Different packaging, different handles, different Countries of origin, etc. so there's still a lot ot collect.

Ever-Ready 1912 - Came in Siver and Gold finish
Ever-Ready 1914 AKA "Little Lather Catcher" - identified by "Lift Here" on the sides of the head.
Ever-Ready 1924 AKA "Shovel head" - Had at least 2 different head designs
Ever-Ready Streamline - Came as just the razor, or in a set with the strop.

I don't have a streamline :( But here is a condensed version of my pictures above, showing only my ERs.

Note: 1912s are not to scale due to cut/paste.

Wil Dorenbos

11-29-2011, 03:35 AM

I think i will concentrate on the every ready's they look the same as gems but for some reason i like them better.

Good plan. I like them better. The English ER are better for me than the American ER's and Gems. My English ER 1912 outshaves just about any other razor I have (over 50 :wink:).

bassmanlarry

11-29-2011, 04:32 AM

I did not know that the 1924 had two different heads, now I have to go back on the hunt.

ShaveMark

11-29-2011, 04:43 AM

Haiku

11-29-2011, 11:31 AM

Thank you, I do love the Streamlines.

Yours is a beautiful Ever Ready set! I've not seen this model before, does the razor have a decorated top to it?

That's a great set Haiku, I'm regularly out bid on those whenever they show up on the 'bay.
I have a few Ever Ready 1912s, nickel plated with the decorative handles, then I have this:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31233

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31234

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31235

The razor itself is chunkier and heavier then a standard ER 1912 and looks like chrome plate, I picked it up locally for £15. There's a set like it pictured in the Waits Compendium but I haven't seen one any where else.

amishmotorboat

11-29-2011, 11:39 AM

There were also at least half a dozen or so pre-1912 models, and then set variations of those.

ShavinBacon

11-29-2011, 11:53 AM

Haiku

11-29-2011, 03:11 PM

Haiku, the top of that razor has a starburst pattern in it...also, look at the handles...they are notched top and bottom and the bottom of the handle is rounded and the top where it meets the head is slightly different too. I have been trying to get that set for years.

Any chance you can post some pictures of the razor itself? I can see why you've been looking for this set. Something tells me there will now be others on the hunt as well.

Blade Boy

11-29-2011, 03:22 PM

Nice collection TheVez2, which one is your favorite, mine is the Streamline and The one you have labelled as Canada but mine says U.S.A. but has the same handle?

IainJ

11-29-2011, 03:49 PM

Heres some pics of the razor from my set next to a regular nickle plated 1912 for comparison.

The one from the set on the left.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31254

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31255

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31256

I've used both these razors and found I have a slight preference for the one from the set probably because of the slightly heavier and thicker handle.

TheVez2

11-29-2011, 11:07 PM

Nice collection TheVez2, which one is your favorite, mine is the Streamline and The one you have labelled as Canada but mine says U.S.A. but has the same handle?

I've been dying to get my hands on a Streamline. But of the 1912, 1914, and the 1924... I prefer the 1912. I just haven't spent enought time with the other two to really get the hang of them.