My current collection

**r0ckrat** · 07-02-2009, 12:56 PM

Here's what I've managed to collect, spending less than $100 so far. If anyone can help more accurately identify the early razors and the dirty-ish travel razor, I'd be much obliged. (I also have two more on the way...)

1) 2008 Weishi from RetroRazor.com (What started everything off...)
2) 1964 (F4) Gillette Super Speed
3) 1930's Gillette 134 slim handle "NEW"
4) 1969 (O1) Gillette aluminum handle Tech
5) 1948-50 Gillette Super Speed
6) 1957 (C1) Gillette Red Tip Super Speed (aka "Heavy" or "SS3")
7) 1951 (E1) Gillette Tech (Red Cross gift boxed, solid machined handle)
8) 1918-21 Gillette with cracked handle, missing the knob
9) 1964 Gillette Tech head (J1), pocket handle, came in an old tin box lined with velour. Not sure if the head and handle belong to each other.
10) 1964 (J2) Gillette Tech Pocket Set (solid machined handle) in a leatherette pouch.

My wife is currently using the Weishi, I have a Gillette Lady Star in Blue on it's way along with an additional Tech. The '51 Tech pictured was, as far as I could tell, never used, or only used a couple times. Unfortunately there's a little bubbling of the nickel under the bar, as the original owner left a Super Blue blade in it, which started to rust on one corner.

More images of a few of the razors on my blog.

**merwtje** · 07-02-2009, 01:05 PM

Hey, nice start. I really like 3. NEW to shave with.
Did you try that one yet?

**r0ckrat** · 07-02-2009, 01:16 PM

Yep. It is very nice. I've used #'s 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 10 so far. Going back to #5 for a week starting tomorrow. Then possibly #8's head with #3's handle after cleaning it up some more...

**bolocheung** · 07-02-2009, 05:31 PM

Nice set. I am not a collector, but do have the 3, 5, & 10 like yours due to my RAD.

**curtis909** · 07-02-2009, 05:32 PM

nice collection

**heirkb** · 07-02-2009, 06:00 PM

The head and handle are mismatched on 9. Great start though

**vitaman** · 07-02-2009, 10:56 PM

Nice collection so far...where's your Slim Adj.??

**cfriend** · 07-02-2009, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by vitaman

Nice collection so far...where's your Slim Adj.??

I'm selling him one later this week

**vitaman** · 07-02-2009, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by cfriend

I'm selling him one later this week

Cool, nice looking out!! I new it had to be coming soon!

**humber burns** · 07-02-2009, 11:17 PM

Nice collection so far, and for under $100 that's pretty impresive.

Where are you getting most of these, bst?

**cfriend** · 07-02-2009, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by vitaman

Cool, nice looking out!! I new it had to be coming soon!

I haven't actually spoken with OP about a Slim... but if he's interested now he knows who to talk to

**pablo_h** · 07-03-2009, 06:14 AM

And if he's smart he'll take it :D

After that OP, I think you've tried all you need to have tried to get a good experience with DE shaving and it's time to move onto SE ;) . If you think spending as little is possible is good, you'll love the prices that GEMs and ever-readys go for.
If SE GEMs don't float your boat, then go back into trying the more expensive DEs.

**Lucky11453** · 07-03-2009, 10:17 AM

Two, five, seven and ten look to be in very nice shape. I remember when I had ten razors, very good start now keep going.

**r0ckrat** · 07-03-2009, 10:22 AM

Picked up most of the items in antique malls at about $5 each. :) The '48-50 SS was an eBay item that was under $20 incl. shipping.

I've now added a Lady Star Gillette for the Missus and a gold, no date ball end Tech from Maher (Thanks! - arrived safely!)

Now I have to start deciding which ones I really enjoy using, and which ones I should replace with something else.

Also, since the one travel kit is mismatched, should I put the old head with it instead? The silver finishes appear to match now that I've polished them a little bit.

Hmm... Slim Adjustable...

Next month, have some more antique malls to check out first...

**Stubblefield** · 07-03-2009, 11:30 AM

That Flair tip SS is in nice shape. Enjoy the shave!

**Conscientious Dennis** · 07-03-2009, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by merwtje

Hey, nice start. I really like 3. NEW to shave with.
Did you try that one yet?

This is also one my all time favorites. It was most surprising when I first used it and found I could by with just two passes to get a BBS. Angle is very important with this puppy as it can bite too.