1949 NOS Aristocrat jr

[mr-razor]

:drool: Here it is: a wonderful NOS set from 1949 :drool:

http://www.mr-razor.com/ebay/1949%20(U2)%20Aristocrat%20jr-03.JPG
http://www.mr-razor.com/ebay/1949%20(U2)%20Aristocrat%20jr-04.JPG
http://www.mr-razor.com/ebay/1949%20(U2)%20Aristocrat%20jr-05.JPG
http://www.mr-razor.com/ebay/1949%20(U2)%20Aristocrat%20jr-08.JPG
http://www.mr-razor.com/ebay/1949%20(U2)%20Aristocrat%20jr-11.JPG

[bythbook]

Wonderful, Achim!

[StGeorge]

Nice one. The Aristocrat, the finest shaver ever made, no doubt about it.

[SRock]

:drool:

I am speechless!

[kzoo1]

Nice!

[Antique Hoosier]

This why we call Achim MR-RAZOR!:thumbup:

One of my favorite gillettes of all time! A great shaver and wonderful to all ALL of the items that originally came with the set:eek:

[Rev-O]

Yeah, this one confused me.

I'm assuming it's the one here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=160323571254#ht_512wt_1167

which also looks like the one here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=290306094239#ht_560wt_1167

But the second one seems to be a Parat (which usually have no stated country of origin and are in fact German). I asked the seller of the second what it weighs and he said 63g -- same as a Parat. Also it has no heavy brass plate under the head.

An Aristocrat Jr weighs 70g (one g lighter than an HD Rocket). That info plus photos of all these razors are at Chris' Rocket page here:

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9206

P.S. I should say my Parat is my favourite shaver, better than my HD Rocket. So assuming the second here is the same as a Parat 1.) there are at least two versions of the Aristocrat Jr and 2.) a German Parat is bloody good value, as it's basically an Aristocrat Jr. Or, more likely, a Parat's been put in an Aristocrat Jr's box . . . .

[rodd]

Beautiful snag!

[Rev-O]

It *is* lovely.

But then he also paid $250 dollars for it.

No-one got lucky. (Except the seller.)

Or am I missing the point and just being grumpy?

:smile:

[AsylumGuido]

It *is* lovely.

But then he also paid $250 dollars for it.

No-one got lucky. (Except the seller.)

Or am I missing the point and just being grumpy?

:smile:

Both? :wink:

[cutting_edge]

Congrats Achim -well done! :badger::badger::badger:

[mr-razor]

Yeah, this one confused me.

I'm assuming it's the one here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=160323571254#ht_512wt_1167

which also looks like the one here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=290306094239#ht_560wt_1167

But the second one seems to be a Parat (which usually have no stated country of origin and are in fact German). I asked the seller of the second what it weighs and he said 63g -- same as a Parat. Also it has no heavy brass plate under the head.

An Aristocrat Jr weighs 70g (one g lighter than an HD Rocket). That info plus photos of all these razors are at Chris' Rocket page here:

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9206

P.S. I should say my Parat is my favourite shaver, better than my HD Rocket. So assuming the second here is the same as a Parat 1.) there are at least two versions of the Aristocrat Jr and 2.) a German Parat is bloody good value, as it's basically an Aristocrat Jr. Or, more likely, a Parat's been put in an Aristocrat Jr's box . . . .

It know 3 different Aristocrat jr:

1948 Brit.Pat. 430.030, solid base, without endcaps
1949 Brit.Pat. 430.030, solid base, with endcaps
1953 Patent Pending, same razor as Rocket (not Parat)

[mr-razor]

Both? :wink:

:biggrin:

[cutting_edge]

1953 Patent Pending, same razor as Rocket (not Parat)

And that would be the one with the diamond base, correct?

[Rev-O]

I think I got out of bed the wrong side this morning.


I'll get my coat . . . .

[Rev-O]

Oh, I've cheered up a bit now.


Interesting that the second A.Jr. is the same as a Rocket: is there any difference? Does it have a knob bigger than the shaft?

(I think I do :lol:)

[mr-razor]

And that would be the one with the diamond base, correct?

right

[thirdeye]

Very nice Achim, you nailed another fine piece....simply beautiful...:thumbup:

[mr-razor]

Oh, I've cheered up a bit now.


Interesting that the second A.Jr. is the same as a Rocket: is there any difference? Does it have a knob bigger than the shaft?

(I think I do :lol:)

Yes, the knob is bigger than the shaft, like Rocket style. On the Parat the knob is the same like the shaft

[Prince]

Achim,

You must post these just to taunt us. Believe me, it's working. :biggrin:


Very nice score.

[Rev-O]

Yeah, it is a nice score. Well done.

Sorry I'm so grumpy.

:redface:

[erudolph]

Mr-Razor's passion is our gain.

[76white02]

:eek: i want it.

[RocketMan]

The wonderful U2 razor!!! Achim, you should sell the blades to the band for their next album cover! :thumbup:

[kingie48]

Great pickup Achim, thanks for posting this nice razor. As I have the same razor, it is good to know the Number for this set.
Another piece of the jigsaw puzzle solved.
Graeme

[Bushranger]

Beautiful razor and great pickup. I wish my case was as pristine as yours. Excellent shaver. Would you post a pic of the inside of the case? I am guessing the lining is 'green' rather than 'blue'

[RoyalKooparillo]

Nice work, Achim! A great find.

[mr-razor]

Beautiful razor and great pickup. I wish my case was as pristine as yours. Excellent shaver. Would you post a pic of the inside of the case? I am guessing the lining is 'green' rather than 'blue'

here it is:

[Bushranger]

thank you Achim. Same as mine....only pristine. Congratulations on a terrific acquisition.

[copperhead]

Excellent score!!