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  1. 01-08-2011, 02:00 PM #1
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    Default An old newbie checking in.

    A little over a year ago I found two old Gillette superspeed razors in a cigar box-one a plastic handled British SS from 1969 and the other a black handled SS from 1976. One was from my high school days, the other from college days. I had also acquired my father-in-law's ball end Tech after he died. I was curious as to whether there will still blades being manufactured for these razors. After a brief internet search, I found this forum. I must admit I have lurked here often. Today I decided it was time to become a part of the community.

    Since finding this forum, I have collected an additional four silver superspeeds (1952, 1954, 1958 TV, 1961), three red tips (1955-birth year, two 1959's), a blue tip (1957), a blue handled ladie's superspeed, two old types, one New, one fat-handled tech, and one mutt (old type head on a fat tech handle-no plating left, but I love that razor!). I am done buying razors.

    I gave my son his grandpa's tech, my plastic handled SS, the TV Special, a Red Tip, the fat handled tech and the gold plated old type (in a brown case, including the blade holder). He is totally sold on de shaving and has, in turn, supplied me with several nice soaps and a badger hair brush.

    I chose thick skin as my user name, because I literally never cut or nick myself. Not because I have great technique. Sometimes I shave way to fast and carelessly. For some reason, relearning to use de razors was like riding on a bicycle. I just hopped on and went happily down the road. Learning to make a great lather is another matter .

    Enough of my story. Back to reading other's more interesting posts!
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  2. 01-08-2011, 02:06 PM #2
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    Welcome aboard B&B. I hope you enjoy the ride.
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  3. 01-08-2011, 02:11 PM #3
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    Welcome to B&B!
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    Welcome to the Forums. Glad you found us! There is a lot of great information here.

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    Welcome to Badger & Blade!
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  7. 01-08-2011, 03:35 PM #7
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  8. 01-08-2011, 04:13 PM #8
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    Thanks for the warm welcome. Here are the mandatory photos of my gear.

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    Soaps, brushes.jpg

    Sorry for the poor quality. I'm afraid I'm not much of a photographer.
    Looks like I forgot a couple of razors in my original post. I also have a New Improved and a Gem (Junior?). Haven't tried the Gem yet.

    As you can see most of the razors are user grade. I've paid between 2 and 10 dollars for all of them. The mutt is to the right of the Khaki set. Looks like heck doesn't it? But it's one of my go-to razors.
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  9. 01-08-2011, 05:09 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by thick skin View Post
    Thanks for the warm welcome. Here are the mandatory photos of my gear.

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    Soaps, brushes.jpg

    Sorry for the poor quality. I'm afraid I'm not much of a photographer.
    Looks like I forgot a couple of razors in my original post. I also have a New Improved and a Gem (Junior?). Haven't tried the Gem yet.

    As you can see most of the razors are user grade. I've paid between 2 and 10 dollars for all of them. The mutt is to the right of the Khaki set. Looks like heck doesn't it? But it's one of my go-to razors.
    Awesome!!
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  10. 01-08-2011, 07:08 PM #10
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    Welcome to B&B, and great set up!
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    Welcome to B&B !
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    Welcome to B&B. Enjoyed your introduction and pictures. The quality was good. I am glad you decided to "de-lurk."
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    Welcome to Badger & Blade.

    That's an impressive collection of gear you have there!

    Have you tried them all and settled on a few favorites, or do you rotate them ?
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    Welcome!
    Nice gear, and some warm Mama Bear scents!
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    Welcome to B&B! Nice tackle!
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    Welcome Aboard, you got a nice collection!!
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    Welcome! Nice hardware!

    And a "+1" for the Mama Bears!
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