AceByTerror
05-24-2012, 06:36 PM
So a few weeks ago I found this amazingly minty Hoffritz case for $5, complete with both blade holders, but NO razor. It seriously looks like the person who bought it immediately removed the razor and then placed the case in a linen drawer and never touched it again.
So I've been on the lookout for a Hoffritz slant to give a proper home to. Tried the BST with no luck. Most of them on eBay are sky high I found too.
Eventually found this one on eBay that looked pretty crunky AND the seller clearly is nearsighted or has no idea what the word "focus" means. I took a chance and won it for $62. Not too bad for a vintage Hoffritz with no cracks I think.
Here's the ebay listing and pics: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/320903331898
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So she arrived today and I took some time to clean her and polish her and let her swim in Barbicide for a while afterwards. I am extremely pleased with the outcome! She cleaned up beautifully. This is my first slant - I couldn't wait to shave with her and I had two day's growth. I had heard scary things about slants so for good measure I used a 3rd shave Astra that I figured might dull the beast enough for a first time.
Holy mother of God what a smooth and fantastic shaver this is. Instantly became my favorite razor! Are all slants like this? Are the newer Merkur slants roughly the same shavers? I ask because I like this so much it's definitely going to be my go-to razor and I think it might be wise to spare this old girl the wear and tear. It's that good! Easily one of my best shaves of all time. Here she is properly photographed before, after and in her proper home :)
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So I've been on the lookout for a Hoffritz slant to give a proper home to. Tried the BST with no luck. Most of them on eBay are sky high I found too.
Eventually found this one on eBay that looked pretty crunky AND the seller clearly is nearsighted or has no idea what the word "focus" means. I took a chance and won it for $62. Not too bad for a vintage Hoffritz with no cracks I think.
Here's the ebay listing and pics: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/320903331898
246117246119
So she arrived today and I took some time to clean her and polish her and let her swim in Barbicide for a while afterwards. I am extremely pleased with the outcome! She cleaned up beautifully. This is my first slant - I couldn't wait to shave with her and I had two day's growth. I had heard scary things about slants so for good measure I used a 3rd shave Astra that I figured might dull the beast enough for a first time.
Holy mother of God what a smooth and fantastic shaver this is. Instantly became my favorite razor! Are all slants like this? Are the newer Merkur slants roughly the same shavers? I ask because I like this so much it's definitely going to be my go-to razor and I think it might be wise to spare this old girl the wear and tear. It's that good! Easily one of my best shaves of all time. Here she is properly photographed before, after and in her proper home :)
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