Acquisitions April 6 - 12

[JimBow]

Okay. So, today me and the wife went to a few antique stores in hopes of finding something/anything worth buying. Well, as I browsed about looking at a few auto-stroppers the owner had laying about, the wife was signaling to me like crazy. I thought little of it, but a few minutes later she came up to me to show me what all the fuss was about. Well, as it turns out, she found a 1960 Fatboy with the case!! I forgot how to breathe for a few moments, and became slightly dizzy. After regaining consciousness, I calmly and cooly looked at the price tag , expecting the worst. Turns out, the bad boy was only $4.50!! After jumping for joy like a complete idiot, I grabbed the Fatboy and the fat handled Tech I had found, and nonchalantly breezed on over to the register. All in all, I spent $14!! Oh, the Tech? It's got the triangular slots, which I've heard is a little harder to come by and a rumored better shaver than the normal Tech's. The Tech also has some tarnishing action goin' on, and the Fatboy is in awesome shape minus the wearing on the handle, Yay for me, and all credit goes to my awesomely cool wife for this stellar find.:thumbup1:

[Gruder]

Congrats! I've often found that my wife has sharped eyes than I do in these situations. Enjoy the great razor.

[richmondesi]

Great find... The razors are pretty nice too :rolleyes:

[Wishoot]

Awesome find (both the razor and wife). Well done!

[Luc]

Great score Jim! You should bring your wife every time!

[Dustinl]

Very nice, Jim!!! It is cool having the wife tag along with me to antique shops. She'll catch what I miss.

Congratulations on the great scores!!!


DL

[RILEY]

Sweet!! Nice score :thumbup:

[ambrose]

Beautiful scores!!!

I head different about the techs, I remember it was the oval that are more aggressive than the triangular slots. Either way awesome :biggrin:

[SRock]

Cool score and congrats on an even cooler wife.

[Suzuki]

Let's see the goods for the week!

[Jonnyfive]

this is one of my most favorite threads to watch. Although it turns me into a RAD fiend!:w00t:

[theperfectstorm]

Cherry TV in case. Pays to wake up early and nail down those new BIN on eBay.

[SmoovD]

Nice score, Chris.

[RoyalKooparillo]

A good day for the Koop! :001_smile


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16719

[Not4you]

I wish I could say the same for my SWMBO. While I found a great Aristocrat, when my wife started waving franticly for me to see something, it was to see some framed tin roof tiles worth an aweful lot. So now when I shave with my bargin find, my wifes rip-offs are screaming at me in the mirror ...

sweet find!

[JEEP]

Very nice score :001_smile


Regards.

Jakob

[JEEP]

Something for the AD's:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score060409.jpg


Yellow Floid - old school barbershop goodness :w00t:
Indian Palmolive Refreshing Lemon SC with lanolin - actually smells like lemon custard
Indian Old Spice Original SC - smells like Shulton formula Old Spice


Regards.

Jakob

[BigRich]

Nice haul!

[Greyfox]

Nice find. Having a wife that knows your hobby...Priceless. :biggrin:

[Starfury]

Cherry TV in case. Pays to wake up early and nail down those new BIN on eBay.

Awesome looking razor Chris.

I have to get up at about 3:30 AM some mornings, and eBay is the first place I go. Looking for those new BINS as well, of course.

Cheers.

[thirdeye]

A good day for the Koop! :001_smile


Vintage Yardley........:drool:...Nive score!!!

[TstebinsB]

Outgoing to Italy, Australia, Austria, Canada, Washington State, and Georgia... :frown:

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3394/box004.jpg


Incoming to me! :biggrin:

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/836/box005.jpg

[Hanspleasure]

As mentioned in an earlier thread from last week, I picked this one up for $11 and some change :smile: Shaves really nice too!

[Not4you]

Cherry TV in case. Pays to wake up early and nail down those new BIN on eBay.

a Duck ...

Is that a US SS or a Brit Rocket and I'm curious of the year. Looks like a great piece, I love it!

[techgrad03]

Couple weekends back, the wife and I had to head home for her grandfathers 95th birthday. While there, the wife hit up a few antique stores and found multiple razors for me. Her grandmother also hooked me up with some straights which were passed down from my wifes great great grandfather. Also included was a toy shaving kit which my wifes father used as a child.

I know very little about everything I got, so anything you can tell me, especially regarding the straights, would be much appreciated...

Razors were (including prices paid):

Gillette Fatboy F2 - paid $4
Gillette Superspeed Black Handle (?) - $4
Neillite Four Hundred - $6
Red Injun No 101RP straight (handed down)
Wade & Butcher straight (handed down)
Rolls Razor (has codes D48 & 5 on it) - $28

Link to the photobucket album with all pictures:

http://s595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/techgrad03/Razors/

Couple of pictures from the set:

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/techgrad03/Razors/Razors001.jpg

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/techgrad03/Razors/Razors010.jpg

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/techgrad03/Razors/Razors015.jpg

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/techgrad03/Razors/Razors018.jpg

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/techgrad03/Razors/Razors031.jpg

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/techgrad03/Razors/Razors040.jpg

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/techgrad03/Razors/Razors055.jpg

[erudolph]

Very nice score.

I wonder why so many Rolls Razors still have the instructions with them?

[SRock]

Sounds like you had a good weekend!

[Greyfox]

Great weekend roundup. Congratulations.:001_smile

[leighton]

Got a whole bunch of butchers in the mail today, all in fantastic scales and all in near shave ready condition. Oh yeah, and a box of junk. Took some pics of the junk, probably going to be selling half them off to restorers for $10 a pop. Oh yeah, and to all you Puma fans... I got a Puma in the junk box too. Yup...half the blade was gone! :eek:

http://s615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/New%20Acquisitions/

[Tommy_C]

Oh how I wish I had a digital camera....

Today was a GREAT day! I received:

1. My GOLD Merkur slant (it is beautiful :biggrin:)
2. My first batch of Feather blades
3. Musgo Real Shave Cream (my first tube)
4. Musgo Real Aftershave (my first bottle)
5. L'Occitane Cade Shaving Soap in the metal bowl (again, my first)

I can't decide whether I like the Musgo or the Cade more. (I wish my Cade AS had arrived today, too. :frown:)

Sorry I don't have pictures to post.

[Tommy_C]

I got quite the "manly" haul, today:

1. Gold Merkur Slant
2. Feather Blades
3. Musgo Real SC
4. Musgo Real AS
5. L'Occitane Cade soap
(still waiting on the Cade AS)

Tomorrow's shave will be: gold slant w/feather, Musgo Real SC, Thayer's Witch Hazel, and Musgo Real AS.

As an aside, I can't decide which I like more. The Musgo and the Cade both smell AWESOME! If my Cade AS had arrived, I would be in a quandry over which to use first. As it is, it will be my first time with a feather, and my first time with Musgo. Quite an auspicious day ahead, tomorrow. I can hardly wait. :biggrin:

(Sorry I don't have a digital camera to post pictures of the haul. :redface:)

[arghblech]

I'm really enjoying the Cade soap that I traded for. I haven't tried the AS yet.

[DunEdinRanger]

Enjoy! That gold Merkur Slant is a beauty and shaves very very nicely. The whiskers will be trembling in fear tonight!

[Tommy_C]

Enjoy! That gold Merkur Slant is a beauty and shaves very very nicely. The whiskers will be trembling in fear tonight!

It's funny you mention the whiskers trembling in fear...I got a super close shave this morning with my slant and a Gillette 7 o'clock. So smooth, in fact, that I still don't have much stubble 16 hours later. I'm actually a little worried that I won't have enough stubble to even warrant a feather tomorrow!

[thatguy1807]

It's not much but I got
KMF peaches and cream
KMF lavender and shea
5 Sharp blades
5 Gillette 7 o'clock blades (yellow)
5 Astra Superiors (THANKS BullGoose)
Musgo Real bath soap

[thirdeye]

As mentioned in an earlier thread from last week, I picked this one up for $11 and some change :smile: Shaves really nice too!

That is one sweet Single Ring Scott...Nice snag!

[SRock]

Cherry TV in case. Pays to wake up early and nail down those new BIN on eBay.

Very nice score!


As mentioned in an earlier thread from last week, I picked this one up for $11 and some change :smile: Shaves really nice too!

Awesome score and an even better price!


That is one sweet Single Ring Scott...Nice snag!

I'll second that!

[gaseousclay]

I had a nice shave today after 2 days without one. I can't tell you how nice my face felt after several passes with the red pack personna's and proraso cream.

[bokaba]

Trumpers Coconut Shave Cream!

[rodd]

This first one I have had for a while, but I was trying to come to an agreement with the seller, but ended up eating it. The razor is broken unfortunately, doesn't close down properly, but I believe it is pretty rare, and am going to do some research to find out more. I love the Schick Platinums, which are fairly rare on their own, but this one looks like a very early version. It has a crude metal TTO, and a metal rod through the plastic below the TTO. In general it looks less finished than the normal version. I have never seen another like it. Sorry, didn't clean it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3419558299_e9f5bfb803.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/3420368194_35123d5c35.jpg?v=0

I also finally got this one. I thought it got lost in the mail. I basically bought it for the case, but the razor is in amazing shape.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/3419553975_32e13e4994.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3415/3420362640_40659fd363.jpg?v=0

And finally I got a shaver #15 from Rickardo! Thank you!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/3419557427_ce1fd2702e.jpg?v=0

[Jonnyfive]

Awesome looking razor Chris.

I have to get up at about 3:30 AM some mornings, and eBay is the first place I go. Looking for those new BINS as well, of course.

Cheers.


What does BINS mean and how do I get me some like that!

[buddydog]

Got this at the bay today.....

http://i.ebayimg.com/03/!BPkl+5wB2k~$(KGrHgoOKiIEjlLmWN(BBJ0RMGofk!~~_1.JP G

[Hanspleasure]

This first one I have had for a while, but I was trying to come to an agreement with the seller, but ended up eating it. The razor is broken unfortunately, doesn't close down properly, but I believe it is pretty rare, and am going to do some research to find out more. I love the Schick Platinums, which are fairly rare on their own, but this one looks like a very early version. It has a crude metal TTO, and a metal rod through the plastic below the TTO. In general it looks less finished than the normal version. I have never seen another like it. Sorry, didn't clean it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3419558299_e9f5bfb803.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/3420368194_35123d5c35.jpg?v=0

I also finally got this one. I thought it got lost in the mail. I basically bought it for the case, but the razor is in amazing shape.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/3419553975_32e13e4994.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3415/3420362640_40659fd363.jpg?v=0

And finally I got a shaver #15 from Rickardo! Thank you!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/3419557427_ce1fd2702e.jpg?v=0

I really dig the look of those Schicks Rodd! It's too bad the early version is kaput.. :frown: Congrats on the nice scores!

[Jonnyfive]

What does BINS mean and how do I get me some like that!

OHHHH Buy It NOW!
I get it!

[RocketMan]

Very nice haul!!! Enjoy!

[TstebinsB]

OHHHH Buy It NOW!
I get it!

You've achieved Zen.

[Starfury]

As mentioned in an earlier thread from last week, I picked this one up for $11 and some change :smile: Shaves really nice too!

Wow man. That screams "I am a beautiful razor" really loud. The case and blade holders look really nice too. Great score.

Cheers.

[Starfury]

OHHHH Buy It NOW!
I get it!

You've done well, Grasshopper.

Cheers.

[SmoovD]

Very nice.

[Greyfox]

Nice score.:smile:

[studman46]

WOW!! It's got us excited, too. Great stuff there. Can't go wrong with a slant. Love my 39c sledgehammer. Watch out with a Feather in a Slant, though. I tried it and it tore my face up but a Personna in my slant works wonders in two passes.

[Tommy_C]

WOW!! It's got us excited, too. Great stuff there. Can't go wrong with a slant. Love my 39c sledgehammer. Watch out with a Feather in a Slant, though. I tried it and it tore my face up but a Personna in my slant works wonders in two passes.

The feather+slant combo turned out to be a non-event, so to speak. I guess I had already developed good skill with the slant. I got BBS in three passes, with only two microscopic weepers. A good result for the first time with a Feather, but actually no better than my shave the day before with a six-day-old yellow Gillette 7 o'clock. Weird.

[Sandcounty]

I haven't been on much lately. Been moving and trying to get a job, Ugh !!! Here's a nice W&B that I picked up off the Bay about a month ago. :smile:

[napoleon]

http://i42.tinypic.com/2ypna54.jpg

[RILEY]

Cherry TV in case. Pays to wake up early and nail down those new BIN on eBay.

Excellent score Perfectstorm / Chris :thumbup:

[BYUTexan]

Now I can finally take the plunge into wet shaving. Will finally get to see what all the buzz is about! Now I am waiting on my Tweezerman brush and Col Conk hardwood stand.

I should mention that the Merkur 34C is smaller than I thought it is almost tiny!

[Kyle]

I can remember waiting on the last few items of my first kit to arrive. It seems like an unholy eternity, and the next thing you know you'll have a tremendous case of razor burn. :biggrin:

[studman46]

Patience is a virtue but anxiety can kill you so go pick up a $4 VDH boar brush at Wallymart while you're waiting for the rest of your stuff and let the bloodletting..er..I mean shaving begin!!.

[Mainecanefan]

Don't underestimate the size and weight of your 34C. I did that with my 37C when I got it a year ago and realized that those little dudes pack some power. Good luck.

[Zarathustra19]

I was really shocked when I saw how small a DE is. They work wonders though. Cheers!

[Dustinl]

I have a friend set up a table at the Tulsa Gun and Antique show this last weekend. He called me Friday and told me he found a handful of razors for me if I wanted them. Here is what he delivered to me today.

[thirdeye]

I have a friend set up a table at the Tulsa Gun and Antique show this last weekend. He called me Friday and told me he found a handful of razors for me if I wanted them. Here is what he delivered to me today.

Nice job D.....You keep this up and your gonna catch up to me...:biggrin:

[Dustinl]

Nice job D.....You keep this up and your gonna catch up to me...:biggrin:

Thank you, Ray! I posted close-ups of the Goodwill in the Safety Razor Forum.


DL

[Laser]

Good luck, enjoy the ride, and happy shaving!

[heirkb]

I remember those feelings. I had a cheapy middle eastern razor. I thought "How cute!". That was before I saw these forums and had any technique and on top of that, the razor and blades sucked and I had no lather. In less than twenty minutes, "How cute!" turned into "Oh shit, look at my bleeding neck!". Just be gentle. My first real DE shave with a Merkur HD and lather and the whole nine was fine. No nicks at all.

[Jim]

Thanks Jim!

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16723

[Blackstangal]

What a great wife! I have one also,my problem got to be she spots them before I do. It's like a treasure hunt but but someone else finds all the treasure:frown: But on the brightside, she lets me buy all that she finds :w00t: ,so I live with it:biggrin:

[ambrose]

Thanks Jim!

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16723

Wow what a looker :001_tt1:

[Whiskeytown]

Well, most of this has been acquired over the past 10 days but everything i've ordered (for now:biggrin1:) is in.

Razors: Merkur 33c and Parker 22r
Brush: Brand new Edwin Jagger Best Badger next to my Col. Conk PBB
Cream: C.O. Bigelow (Proraso)
Soaps: C&E Sienna and Williams

not pictured: Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS



http://badgerandblade.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=292&pictureid=397

[blackfoot]

Here is the results of yesterday's antique shopping. The razors in the turn stile are previous acquisitions. I just had to fill the thing up.

[rodd]

Just took delivery of a Eclipse Red Ring. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3425606430_006fcbbb59.jpg?v=1239243001 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3655/3424797639_177bc10ef4.jpg?v=1239243171

[thirdeye]

Just took delivery of a Eclipse Red Ring. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3425606430_006fcbbb59.jpg?v=1239243001 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3655/3424797639_177bc10ef4.jpg?v=1239243171

Very cool Rod. I just watched one of those go on flea bay.

[Jack-in-the-Green]

Blackfoot - What was that turn style originally supposed to be used for? Makes a great razor caddy! :thumbup1:

[chainfire]

Just got this US Version TV Rocket from the bay:
http://i.ebayimg.com/10/!BQKqHvQCGk~$(KGrHgoH-DcEkJw1zHMKBJ3,fhWEtQ~~_3.JPG
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140313253795

Good deal for $95.95 shipped?

[SRock]

Just took delivery of a Eclipse Red Ring. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3425606430_006fcbbb59.jpg?v=1239243001 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3655/3424797639_177bc10ef4.jpg?v=1239243171

Nice score Rodd! :thumbup:

[SC Shavefreak]

I was given a Rolls Imperial #2 in the original box this morning. Stone and strop are in very good condition. :thumbup:

The blade is not very secure in the handle, otherwise it is in great shape. Any suggestions? I was thinking I might be able to bend the tab slighly to secure the blade better while shaving. Something about a sharp blade sliding around while I am shaving my neck is a little discomforting. :tongue:

[blackfoot]

Blackfoot - What was that turn style originally supposed to be used for? Makes a great razor caddy! :thumbup1:

I honestly have no earthly idea. It is perfect though. The only thing is, my black-handled Gillette adjustable is longer and drags on the lower/outer ring. Simple enough,I put it in the taller/inner ring. The razor heads can sit end to end or like I have them in the picture. I really would like to know what it was for because it is like it was made for this. It is simple enough, I thought about making more.

[merwtje]

Just took delivery of a Eclipse Red Ring. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3425606430_006fcbbb59.jpg?v=1239243001 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3655/3424797639_177bc10ef4.jpg?v=1239243171

Nice, they shave awesome.
Are you going to restore the red ring that has washed away?

[merwtje]

Unused Executive:smile:
A pity there was no case with it:mad:

[rodd]

Very cool Rod. I just watched one of those go on flea bay.


Nice score Rodd! :thumbup:


Nice, they shave awesome.
Are you going to restore the red ring that has washed away?

Thank you all very much! I have heard that there were two versions, one with and one without the red. I don't know if that is true or not, but I don't plan on painting it. I think it looks good as is. They are great shavers, less aggressive than I expected.



Unused Executive:smile:
A pity there was no case with it:mad:

That sure is pretty!

[FiXXXer]

unused executive:smile:
A pity there was no case with it:mad:

Whoa!

[huracan]

Looks like a rubber stamp carousel. Very cool.



Here is the results of yesterday's antique shopping. The razors in the turn stile are previous acquisitions. I just had to fill the thing up.


I honestly have no earthly idea. It is perfect though. The only thing is, my black-handled Gillette adjustable is longer and drags on the lower/outer ring. Simple enough,I put it in the taller/inner ring. The razor heads can sit end to end or like I have them in the picture. I really would like to know what it was for because it is like it was made for this. It is simple enough, I thought about making more.

[Barber Of Civil]

I honestly have no earthly idea. It is perfect though. The only thing is, my black-handled Gillette adjustable is longer and drags on the lower/outer ring. Simple enough,I put it in the taller/inner ring. The razor heads can sit end to end or like I have them in the picture. I really would like to know what it was for because it is like it was made for this. It is simple enough, I thought about making more.

I'd say its a pipe rack , I picked one up recently thats holds 3 either side of a big round space that would have been for an ashtray but now holds the lather mug :thumbup: its does the job well but all six are already filled up :blink: .... Damn this RAD

[blackfoot]

I'd say its a pipe rack , I picked one up recently thats holds 3 either side of a big round space that would have been for an ashtray but now holds the lather mug :thumbup: its does the job well but all six are already filled up :blink: .... Damn this RAD

Mine holds eighteen and it is already full! :eek: Fortunately, I am selling several to make room for more. :biggrin:

[Ulysses]

Got some razors from ebay and some SC from Shaving Essentials.

1918 Old Type
New Type
GEM Micromatic
Speik S/C
Cremo S/C
Barbon S/C

And I'm already aware that that is not the right case for the Old Type.:tongue:

[bokaba]

Thursday

JM Fraser's Shaving Cream
Wesley and Scott Peppermint and Clove cream
TOBS Avacado
Kingsley finest badger brush

[rodd]

Today I took delivery of a razor I have been trying to get for a year. Second one I won, but the other "got lost." Not as pretty as Scottys, but I am so happy with it. Thank you Dave for the heads up! I attached both the ebay image, and my image. :) Price tag: <$30 shipped. :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3425811289_2c9a3f6bc0.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/3428237674_6622cb0fbe.jpg?v=0

Interesting note, there has been discussion that the name of this set may be the "Somerset" I have good reason to believe it is not. More info soon.

[blackfoot]

Today I took delivery of a razor I have been trying to get for a year. Second one I won, but the other "got lost." Not as pretty as Scottys, but I am so happy with it. Thank you Dave for the heads up! I attached both the ebay image, and my image. :) Price tag: <$30 shipped. :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3425811289_2c9a3f6bc0.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3428239458_5876aa8913.jpg?v=0

Interesting note, there has been discussion that the name of this set may be the "Somerset" I have good reason to believe it is not. More info soon.

Very Nice. :thumbup:

[ctakim]

Nice Rodd, what is it? Looking forward to learning more!:smile:

[BigRich]

My trade came in yesterday afternoon. I got a tube of Dr. Harris Lavender and a bottle of L'Occitane Aftershave Splash.

[thirdeye]

Today I took delivery of a razor I have been trying to get for a year. Second one I won, but the other "got lost." Not as pretty as Scottys, but I am so happy with it. Thank you Dave for the heads up! I attached both the ebay image, and my image. :) Price tag: <$30 shipped. :D


Interesting note, there has been discussion that the name of this set may be the "Somerset" I have good reason to believe it is not. More info soon.

Hoe many of these do you have now Rodd?....35....:thumbup1:

[rodd]

Nice Rodd, what is it? Looking forward to learning more!:smile:

I am trying to find the name of this set still, but I have good reason to believe it is not the Somerset. Details, hopefully Monday.


Hoe many of these do you have now Rodd?....35....:thumbup1:

hahaha Tuckaway style sets? Ummm Several. :wink: This is my first with this case though.

[thirdeye]

hahaha Tuckaway style sets? Ummm Several. :wink: This is my first with this case though.

Rodd, the man, the myth, the Tuckaway king!.....:001_smile

Nice score!

[spyoly]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16772

[blackfoot]

Sweet! :thumbup1:

[DE7]

Hello all,

I just picked up a new Ming Shi razor from the Shaving Factory/Derby International through amazon.com. I ordered it on Monday and it arrived yesterday. The razor came in a plastic case with a five-pack of Derby blades, all for $10. With shipping, the total was still under $15.

I haven't shaved with the Ming Shi yet so I can't say anything about its performance -- good, bad or indifferent. I'm told this is a good razor for those who are new to DE shaving, and I fit that category.

Mike

[Wishoot]

Let us know how it's working out after you have a few shaves under your belt.

[Anton von Tripp]

I must say it looks smart enough - will you post your impressions?

Cordially, AvT.

[Jonnyfive]

I just found the most crazy find and acquisition while i was out today. It is a good friday indeed
Have you ever wondered what it would have looked like if you were to purchase a Gillette Super Speed from the store in the 1940's?

Well have a look!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3543/3429530474_e90b4d8375.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3428715679_ed1b848d68.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3428715159_385ca4d31c.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3407/3429529974_e885fef36d.jpg?v=0


They are all NOS. Never been used!
I have no idea what I am going to do with it. I just knew it was a crazy find!

[copperhead]

I just found the most crazy find and acquisition while i was out today. It is a good friday indeed
Have you ever wondered what it would have looked like if you were to purchase a Gillette Super Speed from the store in the 1940's?

Well have a look!

They are all NOS. Never been used!
I have no idea what I am going to do with it. I just knew it was a crazy find!

That is awesome!! I am sure your inbox is going to be flooded with PM's. :001_smile
My advice to you would be to put one on ebay and let the market decide the price. That will give you idea of what you can expect to get for them. Best of luck.

[scoopster]

Wow, that is an astounding find! Seperately those NOS SuperSpeeds are worth some good coin. As a complete store display? Who knows? Wow.

[DE7]

I was also impressed by the look of the razor. I figured I couldn't go wrong for $10. It has a longish handle and is TTO -- two functions that are dear to my shaving heart.

Yes, I will let you know what I think of it. I'm also about to start using blades from the WSC sample pack (Dorcos, Crystals, Derbys and Israeli Personnas), so I'm facing a bit of a learning curve.

[huracan]

I just found the most crazy find and acquisition while i was out today. It is a good friday indeed
Have you ever wondered what it would have looked like if you were to purchase a Gillette Super Speed from the store in the 1940's?

Well have a look!

They are all NOS. Never been used!
I have no idea what I am going to do with it. I just knew it was a crazy find!


NIIiiice. That is a hard decision to make, since the display looks complete it looks to be worth more if its kept together, but then again.

Super find. :thumbup1:

[Jonnyfive]

NIIiiice. That is a hard decision to make, since the display looks complete it looks to be worth more if its kept together, but then again.

Super find. :thumbup1:

I think it would be a shame to see such a rare thing parted out.

[JEEP]

I think it would be a shame to see such a rare thing parted out.

+1

I personally would keep it intact.

A very nice find.

Regards.

Jakob

[rodd]

That is incredible! :w00t: Congratulations on that find. I think I would have had a heart attack.


I think it would be a shame to see such a rare thing parted out.

I agree. NOS Superspeeds show up once in a while, but a display full of them is practically unheard of. Incredible.

[Jonnyfive]

That is incredible! :w00t: Congratulations on that find. I think I would have had a heart attack.



I agree. NOS Superspeeds show up once in a while, but a display full of them is practically unheard of. Incredible.

I know, my heart is still racing from the find!

[Dustinl]

Jonnyfive, that is awesome!!! DO NOT PART THAT OUT!!!!


DL

[JEEP]

It looks rather cool and balanced. If it is a good shaver I may have to satisfy my RAD by getting one.

I am looking forward to reading your review.


Regards.

Jakob

[gollum83]

I must say it looks smart enough - will you post your impressions?

Cordially, AvT.

It's a razor. It doesn't have to be intelligent. It just has to look good and shave good. :wink:

You wacky Brits need to start speaking American. English is so overrated. :biggrin:

[ambrose]

Jonnyfive, wow amazing find one of the greatest razors and all nos. Let us know if you part :wink:

[RILEY]

I know, my heart is still racing from the find!

Ding. Ding. We have a winner. Acquisition of the Year !!! Dang.

High Five Jonnyfive :thumbup1:

Congrats

What, Where, When, How, Details?

[ambrose]

I rescued 3 german army open comb slants.
They are unissued and in unused near mint condition. The are made by Wehrmacht they come from a former German Army Camp supply depot 1939-1945 WWII. They are deep brown with gold flecks made from bakelite.

I have already shaved with one and let me tell you. These guys are insanely aggressive in a great way. Check out the wicked amount of blade exposure. They sound like a straight razor does, that buttering toast sound. Im BBS today thanks to my army slant my new favorite razor.

Mind the poor quality pics but here they are.

[Deftim13]

I just found the most crazy find and acquisition while i was out today. It is a good friday indeed
Have you ever wondered what it would have looked like if you were to purchase a Gillette Super Speed from the store in the 1940's?

Well have a look!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3543/3429530474_e90b4d8375.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3428715679_ed1b848d68.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3428715159_385ca4d31c.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3407/3429529974_e885fef36d.jpg?v=0


They are all NOS. Never been used!
I have no idea what I am going to do with it. I just knew it was a crazy find!

I would love to know what you paid for that.

[PaulX608]

Got this baby in the mail today. Good ole eBay!! $17 shipped!

[Dustinl]

I bought this razor set one month ago. After being sent the wrong razor, then the seller forgetting about the sale, I finally received this in todays mail.

[Dustinl]

Here is one I got last week and forgot to post. I promised Teiste that I would get a pic up. Here you go Brother!

[SRock]

I rescued 3 german army open comb slants.
They are unissued and in unused near mint condition. The are made by Wehrmacht they come from a former German Army Camp supply depot 1939-1945 WWII. They are deep brown with gold flecks made from bakelite.

I have already shaved with one and let me tell you. These guys are insanely aggressive in a great way. Check out the wicked amount of blade exposure. They sound like a straight razor does, that buttering toast sound. Im BBS today thanks to my army slant my new favorite razor.

Mind the poor quality pics but here they are.

Wehrmacht is the German word for "Defense Forces" I think that is likely a stamp identifying these as military issue and not the manufacturer. Cool find though.

*EDIT* I collect militaria so if you ever consider parting with one, please keep me in mind!

[SRock]

I would love to know what you paid for that.

+1 on that, it will either be what we expected or make us all gasp at his good fortune!

[Teiste]

Hey Dustin,heres mine.

[Dustinl]

Nice, T!!!:thumbup1:

DL

[Jack-in-the-Green]

I just took delivery of this interesting razor. Alas, it's a *gasp* Trac II cartridge razor! (Bless me, for I have sinned. Name my penance.) I gave it a try anyway, and it wasn't bad. One I might reach for when I'm in a hurry. And it looks darned cool sitting in my shave bowl. :001_cool:

http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/Jamie-O7/JesterRazor.jpg

[Dubbya]

I just took delivery of this interesting razor. Alas, it's a *gasp* Trac II cartridge razor! (Bless me, for I have sinned. Name my penance.) I gave it a try anyway, and it wasn't bad. One I might reach for when I'm in a hurry. And it looks darned cool sitting in my shave bowl. :001_cool:

http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/Jamie-O7/JesterRazor.jpg

That one gets a free pass. It looks really cool.

[ctakim]

NOS Super Speeds, yes, you should probably keep it together, but if you don't I'm in line for buying one of those!!!:eek:

[thirdeye]

I just found the most crazy find and acquisition while i was out today. It is a good friday indeed
Have you ever wondered what it would have looked like if you were to purchase a Gillette Super Speed from the store in the 1940's?

Well have a look!

They are all NOS. Never been used!
I have no idea what I am going to do with it. I just knew it was a crazy find!

That is one of the prettiest sights I've ever seen. What ever you do, DON'T BRAKE IT UP!!!!!

[Jack-in-the-Green]

Earlier this week I got these:

Mennen Skin Bracer Hand Bottle
http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/Jamie-O7/SkinBracerHand.jpg

And this neat little travel razor. The whole thing packs up into a box roughly the size of a match box. (Just a smidgen longer and deeper.)

http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/Jamie-O7/TravelRazor.jpg

http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/Jamie-O7/TravelRazor2.jpg

[blackfoot]

Earlier this week I got these:

Mennen Skin Bracer Hand Bottle
http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/Jamie-O7/SkinBracerHand.jpg

And this neat little travel razor. The whole thing packs up into a box roughly the size of a match box. (Just a smidgen longer and deeper.)

http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/Jamie-O7/TravelRazor.jpg

http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/Jamie-O7/TravelRazor2.jpg

I like that razor! :thumbup1:

[SRock]

I think it would be a shame to see such a rare thing parted out.

Agreed, whatever you do, don't destroy this piece of history! Jonnyfive needs to either keep these 100% intact and untouched or sell them in their entirety to someone who will. Like me!


I just found the most crazy find and acquisition while i was out today. It is a good friday indeed
Have you ever wondered what it would have looked like if you were to purchase a Gillette Super Speed from the store in the 1940's?

Well have a look!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3543/3429530474_e90b4d8375.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3428715679_ed1b848d68.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3428715159_385ca4d31c.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3407/3429529974_e885fef36d.jpg?v=0


They are all NOS. Never been used!
I have no idea what I am going to do with it. I just knew it was a crazy find!

I know it's been said quite a bit, but whatever you do, don't use these, don't part this out! Either keep it in tact and enjoy it as is, or sell it to someone who will. Consider me in line should you consider selling this to a collector!

[Sam Harmon]

Earlier this week I got these:

Mennen Skin Bracer Hand Bottle
http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/Jamie-O7/SkinBracerHand.jpg

Once you purchase the Pimp Hand Skin Bracer Decanter young Skywalker, forever control your destiny it will. Expect it to start talking to you by week three:wink:.

[Sam Harmon]

I had a pretty good day on my way up to Devon Avenue in search of more Godrej.

First, I stopped at Lincoln Square to visit Merz. Picked up a couple of Trumper's Violet Cream samples and a 2oz. bottle of Royall Lime. The latter, I can definitely see myself getting a larger bottle before Summer's out.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a323/JT_Production/PIC-0241.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a323/JT_Production/PIC-0239.jpg

Went into the Family Dollar there and also grabbed a bottle of Dollar Store "Spice" for $1.49.

Next, I stopped at a small antique store that was open just on a whim. Glad I did.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a323/JT_Production/PIC-0242.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a323/JT_Production/PIC-0243.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a323/JT_Production/PIC-0246.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a323/JT_Production/PIC-0247.jpg

Found:
1912 Gem Junior with the ornate handle, in a green bakelite box with new and used bakelite blade boxes--excellent condition

Valet Auto Strop in box--both in fair condition

2 bakelite handled Schick Injectors (e series?) one in box--both razors in very good to excellent condition

2 undated '40s Superspeeds in very good condition--just need to be cleaned and polished.

1 Slim Adjustable (I-1) in excellent condition.

Everything just needs a little cleaning and polishing. All for $27. His rule of thumb apparently was $5 for razors in boxes and $3 for loose razors.

Picked up some Greek soaps on Devon avenue for 99 cents apiece. The brown one is a pure Castile soap.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a323/JT_Production/PIC-0240.jpg

[Aevum]

that little green box razor is a standart issue spanish military razor from the 70&#180;s, from the Santa ana arms and mutnition factory in Galicia, Spain, they go for around 6 euros when you find them in swap meets and flea markets, the bottom of the box should have a cog and S B separated by a sword,

[xbostonirishx]

This week's score. All found at antique shops around Las Vegas.

Well I got everything from local antique shops, except for the B&B brush.

a fat boy that was a mess that cleaned up really well, for 21, another fat boy with a case that didn't clean up very well at all, an aristocrat for 20, a black slim line adjustable for 10. Cleaned up real nice! The B&B Brush, and two straights. the black one is an FW Berber, and the white one was a spike. they were 30 combined.

i also have some soaps, and some blades on the way....... i forgot to add a pic. i will do it in the next post.

[xbostonirishx]

Here's the pics...

[Teiste]

Thanks to GINA for them.

[Dustinl]

Very nice, T. She is a good woman!!!
:thumbup1:

DL

[bokaba]

Saturday

Fraser's Original Shaving Cream 400ml tub!

[thirdeye]

Here's the pics...

That's a fine looking pile of wet shaving goodness......:thumbup1:

[Bushranger]

I would love to know what you paid for that.

not only that, but also where or what type of place/event it was found! Are you still looking over your shoulder hoping there is no knock on the door? :wink::lol: astounding find and acquisition.

[Jack-in-the-Green]

that little green box razor is a standart issue spanish military razor from the 70´s, from the Santa ana arms and mutnition factory in Galicia, Spain, they go for around 6 euros when you find them in swap meets and flea markets, the bottom of the box should have a cog and S B separated by a sword,

Hey, thanks for the info.! I love knowing the history behind the things I have.:thumbup1:

[3fa]

oh that is a very nice travel razor :001_smile
my travel razor is my HD, that's the smallest i have got so far.

[JEEP]

Just got home from a local "car trunk" market where I picked up this 60s Brit. alu-handeled Gillette Tech:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score120409.jpg


I have one of those in my rotation, it's a great shaver.


Regards.

Jakob

[Bushranger]

awesome shavers...a lot of fun and effectiveness in that little gram (30oz)

[blackfoot]

Just got home from a local "car trunk" market where I picked up this 60s Brit. alu-handeled Gillette Tech:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score120409.jpg


I have one of those in my rotation, it's a great shaver.


Regards.

Jakob

I just got one like that in the post yesterday. It looks great.

[Jack-in-the-Green]

Once you purchase the Pimp Hand Skin Bracer Decanter young Skywalker, forever control your destiny it will. Expect it to start talking to you by week three:wink:.
So, are you saying I should talk to the hand? :wink:

[Jonnyfive]

Ding. Ding. We have a winner. Acquisition of the Year !!! Dang.

High Five Jonnyfive :thumbup1:

Congrats

What, Where, When, How, Details?

Weeee! Do I get a Plaque?

I kind of want to keep the details a secret because it adds to the MYSTERY:eek:

[Hanspleasure]

Agreed, whatever you do, don't destroy this piece of history! Jonnyfive needs to either keep these 100% intact and untouched or sell them in their entirety to someone who will. Like me!



I know it's been said quite a bit, but whatever you do, don't use these, don't part this out! Either keep it in tact and enjoy it as is, or sell it to someone who will. Consider me in line should you consider selling this to a collector!

I agree.. it's a fine piece of history and shouldn't be parted out!
Congrats on such as fantastic find!

[xbostonirishx]

That's a fine looking pile of wet shaving goodness......:thumbup1:

Thanks !

[Not4you]

two straights that I found at some antique shops this weekend - $30 (CDN$) for the pair. They both came in boxes that are in pretty rough shape. The Bengall came in an old W&B box and the McGill came in a red Thistle Brand box.

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p184/Not-4-you/WBThistle_0008.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p184/Not-4-you/WBThistle_0014.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p184/Not-4-you/WBThistle_0015.jpg

[Darjeeling Express]

It's a razor. It doesn't have to be intelligent. It just has to look good and shave good. :wink:

You wacky Brits need to start speaking American. English is so overrated. :biggrin:

Anton, aren't you glad you finally got rid of those colonies?

[gollum83]

Anton, aren't you glad you finally got rid of those colonies?

I resent that sir. Besides the way I remember it we were the ones that got rid of you. :tongue:

[Gafer]

I have one of these. Shaves about like a 60's superspeed. Low profile head. Fairly mild. If you're into that kind of thing then this is your razor. But for me it's slant, slant, slant, slant. :clap:

If I see enough interest around here maybe I'll consider putting my Ming Shi up on the BST forum.

[Anton von Tripp]

Anton, aren't you glad you finally got rid of those colonies?

Yes, we lost an ungovernable colony and gained a staunch ally - we really blew that one, didn't we!

Cordially, AvT.

[pal]

For ten bucks you can't go wrong!

[SRock]

I rescued 3 german army open comb slants.
They are unissued and in unused near mint condition. The are made by Wehrmacht they come from a former German Army Camp supply depot 1939-1945 WWII. They are deep brown with gold flecks made from bakelite.

I have already shaved with one and let me tell you. These guys are insanely aggressive in a great way. Check out the wicked amount of blade exposure. They sound like a straight razor does, that buttering toast sound. Im BBS today thanks to my army slant my new favorite razor.

Mind the poor quality pics but here they are.

Mine arrived today! Thanks brother!

[ambrose]

Mine arrived today! Thanks brother!

You're welcome,

I cant seem to put these guys down, the shaves are like nothing else. Let me know how it works out for you.

[bbsupersport]

I just found the most crazy find and acquisition while i was out today. It is a good friday indeed
Have you ever wondered what it would have looked like if you were to purchase a Gillette Super Speed from the store in the 1940's?

Well have a look!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3543/3429530474_e90b4d8375.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3428715679_ed1b848d68.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3428715159_385ca4d31c.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3407/3429529974_e885fef36d.jpg?v=0


They are all NOS. Never been used!
I have no idea what I am going to do with it. I just knew it was a crazy find!

WOW!, That has got to be one of the most incredible finds I have seen! Simply Amazing! Great Score!

[Hemlock]

That store display is awesome!

[Greyfox]

:eek::eek::eek:Gorgeous!:biggrin:

[pal]

two straights that I found at some antique shops this weekend - $30 (CDN$) for the pair. They both came in boxes that are in pretty rough shape. The Bengall came in an old W&B box and the McGill came in a red Thistle Brand box.

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p184/Not-4-you/WBThistle_0008.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p184/Not-4-you/WBThistle_0014.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p184/Not-4-you/WBThistle_0015.jpg


That Bengall is sweet!

[DE7]

I haven't shaved with the Ming Shi yet so I can't say anything about its performance -- good, bad or indifferent. I'm told this is a good razor for those who are new to DE shaving, and I fit that category.




Well I've had a few shaves with the Ming Shi -- enough to form an opinion. I started with Dorco blades and found it to be quite mild. The next step was a Derby blade, which gave a better shave -- although still on the mild side. I've also been shaving with a 40s Super Speed, which is a more agressive razor, especially with a Derby. (I do prefer the longer handle of the Ming Shi; I find I get a better grip than I do on the SS.) The Ming Shi gives a decent shave, but it won't blow you away.

I prefer to shave every other day, so I could see myself using the Ming Shi for those times when I need/want to shave on consecutive days and don't need/want an extremely close shave on the second day. It might also make a good travel razor -- if I leave it somewhere, or if my luggage gets lost, it wouldn't be a huge loss; also, the plastic case neatly holds the razor and a small box of blades -- very good for a travelin' man.

Overall, I find the Ming Shi to be a decent value. If you've got an extra $10 and an attack of RAD, you might just want to buy one.

Mike

[herbnerd]

Yes, we lost an ungovernable colony and gained a staunch ally - we really blew that one, didn't we!

chucking a few boxes of tea into the harbour constituted a war. To the English it was just a little temper tantrum that left us feeling a little miffed that good tea was wasted in such a fashion.