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    Default Streamline love affair is over.

    Like many I just couldn't believe a razor could be so pretty but now I'm going to be a small dissenting voice amongst the streamline luv in mainstream. I finally realized that as a shaver like most pretty girls her looks belie her abilities...she's actually poorly balanced, a little heavy and has a head that gives little feed back.

    Sorry folks, arm candy is fun now and then but it's ultimately unsatisfying.

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    arm candy

    How would you rate the aggressiveness? I've used an OCMM (too aggressive for me), push-button, g-bar, featherweight and a 1912.
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    Does this mean you're looking to sell? I'm interested if so.
    Please don't tempt me to buy anymore.

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    As comparisons go with respect to blade exposure I don't think it's much more aggressive than a g-bar but the weight and balance make it unwieldy.

    @drocu....maybe. I'll certainly look you up if the time comes.

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    Nice to hear a different opinion.
    I want one because they are so pretty but maybe I'll just stick to my GEM 1912.
    Of course if one comes along in mint condition I might not be able to resist.

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    That is ashame. I have never tried one.
    LOSER/BOTOC I will buy your unwanted Sathly live blade head!

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    That is the perfect example of YMMV. If U decide 2 sell that Streamline... that will probably be one of the quickest sales transactions in the BST.

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    Quote Originally Posted by maxman View Post
    Hype is all it is.
    but of course, i still want one
    I agree. Just like the Darwin is all hyped up now. Regardless...I can't resist!
    Please don't tempt me to buy anymore.

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    I used mine this morning and all I can say is that mine IS NOT FOR SALE! Ever. I love the thing.
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    I guess there is a first time for everything. If you are used to the light touch of a 1912, then I can see how the weight of a Streamline would be cumbersome. However, I find the weight makes the shave that much smoother and easier. I have 2 streamlines and I'll never sell them either. They are just too good.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HoosierTrooper View Post
    ...all I can say is that mine IS NOT FOR SALE! Ever. I love the thing.
    +1
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    Criminy, there's a line for this already?
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    Quote Originally Posted by HoosierTrooper View Post
    I used mine this morning and all I can say is that mine IS NOT FOR SALE! Ever. I love the thing.
    +1. My favorite SE razor - bar none.
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    Yep, I get a fair amount of irritation from a lot of SEs . . . except the streamline. I think the added weight is the key, but who knows. Anyway, I use it most days and its hands down my favorite razor (SE, DE, straight).

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    Quote Originally Posted by warhawk View Post
    That is the perfect example of YMMV. If U decide 2 sell that Streamline... that will probably be one of the quickest sales transactions in the BST.

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    Hey WH! What's the going price for the Streamline set (with stroper) and case? These are only British?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ackvil View Post
    +1. My favorite SE razor - bar none.
    Likewise. I love mine, it's my favourite razor. Mine won't be going anywhere.
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    Quote Originally Posted by retturn2blades View Post
    Hey WH! What's the going price for the Streamline set (with stroper) and case? These are only British?
    They go anywhere from as low as $70.00 (Rare price) To about $200.00 + All depends on condition and if it came with shipper box , instructions, Price Tag, ETC all those factors play a roll in price getting higher :o)

    Yes British Made Only.
    Im just having fun :o)

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    I love Mine also, I only have a Few of them all are different Color Cases Single sets and Double Sets "Stropper Sets" They are Part of my Collection I don't Shave with all of them except one, OH and the one i gave away to Alex a few months ago.

    Just In Case anyone asks, No i'm not Selling any from my collection
    Im just having fun :o)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Indigo3 View Post
    Like many I just couldn't believe a razor could be so pretty but now I'm going to be a small dissenting voice amongst the streamline luv in mainstream. I finally realized that as a shaver like most pretty girls her looks belie her abilities...she's actually poorly balanced, a little heavy and has a head that gives little feed back.

    Sorry folks, arm candy is fun now and then but it's ultimately unsatisfying.
    Sounds Like Razor Adultery to me Shame on you , Young Man, Shame on you..
    Im just having fun :o)

 

 

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