This weekend, my wife and I drove to Louisiana to visit my grandmother. While there, I asked her if she had any of my grandfathers old razors. She went into the bedroom and after a few minutes came out with two superspeeds and a massive handled 3-piece that she said belonged to her father (first and second pic). I was very delighted to receive these razors from her.
On our way there, we stopped in every little town on the way and on our way back, took a different route. This is what we netted. The only razor I payed over $5 for was the packaged super adjustable and I only paid $7.50 for that. I should feel bad, but I don't. Two Fatboys for $5 each!
DL
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Thread: A visit to Grandma's.....
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03-16-2009, 06:11 PM #1
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A visit to Grandma's.....
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03-16-2009, 06:13 PM #2
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A couple more pics:
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03-16-2009, 06:14 PM #3
It's like having one big baby
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Man,
What an amazing catch! Good on ya!
I'm looking to pick up a Fatboy myself to give it a shot.Chris
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03-16-2009, 06:14 PM #4
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That's a nice looking double ring! How much was that one?
Paul
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'07 Single Ring Old Type, '21-'29 Gold Old Type Ball End Handle, '28 New Standard Gold, Gold NEW Ball End Handle(long teeth), Gold NEW Common Bar Handle(short teeth), NDC Gold Tech(3), '59(E2) Red Tip
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GEM Micromatic Open Comb Antenna Handle, Schick G1(2), Schick G8, Rolls Razor Imperial No.2(5), Rolls Razor Viscount(3)
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A. White CopperHead 6/8, D. Peres 5/8, Hamburg No. 49 6/8, Wade & Butcher 6/8, German Cutlery Co. 5/8, Wosty Pipe 5/8 wedge
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03-16-2009, 06:15 PM #5
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Great Score
Great score, I asked my grandma and she said she had thrown grandpa's razors out years ago.
Razor: Merkur 37c
Blades: Israeli Red Pack Personna/Feathers
Porasso/Col. Conks Amber
Brush: Rooney #3/1 Super Badger
After Shave: Proraso, Nivea Sensitive
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03-16-2009, 06:39 PM #6
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You did very well!! Congrats!!!
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03-16-2009, 07:36 PM #7
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do i see a big fellow AND a double ring? very nice
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03-16-2009, 07:42 PM #8
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That is one fine weekend road trip. Your gonna love that Big Fellow...
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03-16-2009, 07:42 PM #9
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Originally Posted by PaulX608
The Big Fellow was gifted to me. You fellas would not believe what I paid for the double ring. I did post that I paid over $5 for the super adjustable only. Originally Posted by D.Irving79
do i see a big fellow AND a double ring? very nice
DL
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WOW!!! That is Awesome! Your Grandpa's razors, your Great Grandpa's Big Fellow, and a Double Ring! Holy smokes, nice haul! Congratulations!
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03-16-2009, 07:45 PM #11
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No fair
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03-16-2009, 08:03 PM #12
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nice score!!!!! I'm hatin.........
can't find doo-doo here in SD......
Last edited by nrek619; 03-16-2009 at 08:09 PM.
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03-16-2009, 08:08 PM #13
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nice score
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03-16-2009, 09:10 PM #14
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Two of your grandfather's razors and one of your great grandfathers! That is awesome! Congratulations. Use them in good health.
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03-16-2009, 09:23 PM #15
I used more product..... and it worked!
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Congratulations on your score. I went to an antique show this weekend and was only able to find a sorry, lonely, and bunged up thick-handled Gillette Tech.
~ Chris
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03-16-2009, 11:09 PM #16
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Well snagged.
Ebay Schmebay.
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03-17-2009, 07:52 AM #17
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Dang!
I should hit a couple antique stores...
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03-17-2009, 09:13 AM #18
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Woof! I've been to the Goodwill and Salvation Army stores and flea markets here, and found nada. Great haul!
Last edited by Rolls-Royce; 03-17-2009 at 11:22 AM.
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That was a fun trip!
Alan
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03-17-2009, 11:18 AM #20
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Great job!
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