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I hadn't thought of that. Every day's a school day!
No goats for you! Put BOTOC in your profile signature, and you'll be flooded with goats. You have to ask Alex for the onion, though.
That's a good question. It would be helpful to newbies like myself for those who know more about the different open combs that one may run across to contribute to a comparison chart. Having said that, maybe such a chart exists, if so please forgive me lack of search skills.
For example from my experience and hearing from others I would guess the following would be a good example:
Extremely Aggressive-----------------Aggressive-------------------Mild
2011 R41 RR Jaws Old Style
Ok, I know these guys are beat up but I got them pretty cheap on the bay and thought it would be fun to try an OC, the only problem is I'm having trouble identifying them. Ball end something's lol thanks guys!
They look like ball end old types. In my opinion the best razor Gillette made.
5th Shave with my 1st OC today and I still love it. Made a bad choice in blades (Super Max Titanium) that I have never tried before. Felt a lot like shaving with a shovel. Going to pop in a Feather tomorrow and see what love I get there. I picked up a nice Tuckaway razor and can't wait to give her a go.
+1 But there are some others here that may have more informed opinions. They look just like the first razor I bought to start DE shaving.
Thanks! Looking forward to getting them in. Since they are so beat up I may try my hand at painting or duracoating them...
Hi,
Looks like a 102 on the left and a 102a on the right. The top cap and bottom plate look to thicker on the RH one.....
Stan
Thank you so much. When I get them in I will check the serial numbers and find out for sure! Hopefully pre-war razors for $9 including shipping! Rough shape though which is why most people stayed away but the combs are there and only 2 of the outside ones on one razor look bent from what I see and those look like they can be bent back VERY carefully.
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I humbly request membership in the Brotherhood. I got to try a few OC razors out of a passaround box, and fell in love with a Gillette New. So much so, I snagged this beauty off of eBay: http://bit.ly/NdSXAZ
The price seemed reasonable (not a deal, from what I could see, but I don't think I overpaid, either). I really can't wait to get my hands on it!
The price seemed reasonable (not a deal, from what I could see, but I don't think I overpaid, either). I really can't wait to get my hands on it!
no goats for you! Put botoc in your profile signature, and you'll be flooded with goats. You have to ask alex for the onion, though.
done!
Here's your goat sci! Still gotta ask for the onion, though.
Now that is one lovely goat!
I just ordered an R41 from Connaught....I went with my gut, and they seemed to have a good price.
Alex...did I mention how much I like onions?
Kinda high price $33 dollars for OC Ball End New, it has 2 cracks on it..... always shop at the B&B BST for the best bargains. You could have gotten 2 without any cracked handles from out members at BST.
I see, welcome to the BOTOC....... dont forget to post fun things in shaving or current events like the state of the union or best movie reviews.
Nicee, post the date codes when you get it.
http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Double-Edged_Safety_Razors_Ranked_by_Blade_Gap
| thousandths of an inch | millimeters | Razor | weight, grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .25mm | Above the Tie (ATT) with M-1 base plate | Kronos/Titan ~ 109g ... Atlas ~ 98g |
| 11 | .28mm | ||
| 12 | .30mm | ||
| 13 | .33mm | ||
| 14 | .36mm | ||
| 15 | .38mm | Merkur Progress 570 @ 1 | |
| 16 | .41mm | ||
| 17 | .43mm | Gillette Adj Black handle @ 1 | Long Handle, 67 |
| 18 | .46mm | ||
| 19 | .48mm | GEM 1912 | |
| 20 | .51mm | Ming Sui | |
| 21 | .53mm | Gem Micromatic | |
| Gillette New Improved Tuckaway | |||
| Schick Krona | |||
| 22 | .56mm | Gillette Adjustable @ 1 | |
| Gillette New Norfolk | |||
| Gillette TECH | Fat Handle, 48 | ||
| Merkur Classic | |||
| Weishi | |||
| Merkur Progress 570 @ 2 | |||
| 23 | .58mm | Above the Tie (ATT) with R-1 base plate | Kronos/Titan ~ 109g ... Atlas ~ 98g |
| Gillette NEW | Ball-end, 54; square end, 51 | ||
| Gillette Super Speed 1954 - 1968 (Regular) | 58 | ||
| Gillette Super Speed 1956 | 58 | ||
| Gillette Super Speed (Blue Tip) | 45 | ||
| 24 | .61mm | Gem G-Bar | |
| Gillette Adjustable @ 2 | |||
| Feather Popular | |||
| Weber 3 Piece Stainless w/ DLC Head | 91 | ||
| 25 | .64mm | Gillette Aristocrat (US) | late 1940s, 69 |
| Gillette Knack | 43 | ||
| Gillette Ranger Tech | |||
| Gillette Super Speed (black handle) | 46 | ||
| Gillette Super Speed (late 1940s) | 54 | ||
| Merkur HD Long Handle (38C) | |||
| Wilkinson Croma | |||
| Schick Injector Type L | |||
| Merkur 23C | |||
| 26 | .66mm | Bic Disposable (orange handle) | |
| Gillette Adjustable @ 3 | |||
| Gillette Aristocrat (UK) | |||
| Gillette Super Speed Red Tip (US) | 65 | ||
| 27 | .67mm | Gillette FH Tech Canada 1932 (Triangular) | 48 |
| 28 | .70mm | Gillette Rocket HD (UK) | 72 |
| 28 | .71mm | Merkur HD (34C) | 78 |
| Merkur Progress 570 @ 3 | |||
| 29 | .74mm | Gillette Adjustable @ 4 | |
| 30 | .76mm | Mühle R89 / Edwin Jagger DE89L | |
| 31 | .79mm | Feather Portable | |
| 32 | .81mm | Gillette Adjustable @ 5 | |
| Bic Metal | |||
| Gillette Super Speed Red Tip (UK) | |||
| 33 | .84mm | Merkur Progress 570 @ 4 | |
| 34 | .86mm | ||
| 35 | .89mm | Gillette Adjustable @ 6 | |
| 36 | .91mm | Above the Tie (ATT) with H-1 base plate | Kronos/Titan = 109g ... Atlas = 98g |
| 37 | .94mm | Merkur Progress 570 @ 5 | |
| 38 | .97mm | Gillette Adjustable @ 7 | |
| 39 | .99mm | ||
| 40 | 1.02mm | ||
| 41 | 1.04mm | Gillette Adjustable @ 8 | |
| Gillette Adjustable (black handle) @ 9 | |||
| 42 | 1.07mm | ||
| 43 | 1.09mm | Lord L6 | 44.5 |
| 44 | 1.12mm | Merkur Futur @ 1 | 120 |
| 45 | 1.14mm | Gillette Adjustable @ 9 | |
| 47 | 1.19mm | Merkur Futur @ 2 | 120 |
| 53 | 1.35mm | Merkur Futur @ 3 | 120 |
| 58 | 1.47mm | Merkur Futur @ 4 | 120 |
| 63 | 1.60mm | Merkur Futur @ 5 | 120 |
| 65 | 1.65mm | Merkur Futur @ 6 | 120 |
| 69 | 1.75mm | Merkur Futur @ 6 .5 | 120 |
| ? | Butterscotch Schick Injector | 31 | |
| ? | Lux | 56 | |
| ? | Stahly Live-Blade | 164 | |
| ? | Gillette Super Speed 1953 | 56 | |
| ? | Gillette Super Speed 1952 | 42 | |
| ? | Gillette Super Speed 1959 | 55 |
No goats for you! Put BOTOC in your profile signature, and you'll be flooded with goats. You have to ask Alex for the onion, though.
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