Oddly enough, cleaning out my parents' house is what brought me back to DE shaving with the discovery of a 1957 Tech and a 1969 Super 109 (both of US mfr). Fortunately, I was able to keep my mitts on both razors as my brothers didn't want them. The Super is a fine razor, enjoy.
Safety Razor Acquisition Thread.
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1951 (W2) Black Tip “40s style” Superspeed.
If you were the one whom I outbid by 1 cent… sorry.
The razor is in nice shape, and I liked the first shave with a fresh GSB blade even more than the all-metal 1953 40s style that I also have - this one feels a little milder yet equally efficient.
If you were the one whom I outbid by 1 cent… sorry.
The razor is in nice shape, and I liked the first shave with a fresh GSB blade even more than the all-metal 1953 40s style that I also have - this one feels a little milder yet equally efficient.
Should work if it was stored correctly. The packaging looks good!
I'd use it! Everything I buy "new old stock" I end up using. I can't contain myself from not doing that!
Ghetto cheap
Bam
Didn't really need it but picked up this 69 Super Speed and an Old Spice Mug today for $12.00
I'll give you a fiver for it, Guvna
This came a week ago or so, but I forgot to post it. I've had two shaves with it and my initial impressions are that this is not a very efficient razor that can be used with a wide range of angles, but it's optimal angles are shallow and neutral, while it's efficiency is highly decreased when used at a steep angle. What I like about it is the fact that it's very gentle and very comfortable razor. Definitely a razor that it's meant for a daily use and not something for those who shave once or twice a week.
I forgot about this Chinese Yintal black closed comb razor order - it arrived today - in a word - bargain - was only £11 all inc.
Now I have 3 identical shaped ones but in ceramic-coated brass look, a blue metallic one and this matt black one.
I swapped heads to a Yaqi flipside - closed and open comb on one matching matt black head - so job`s a good `un.
I`ll take it on a test drive with my 24 month old Syrian 50% and 70% laurel oil / olive aleppo soap one night this week and I`ll be in heaven shaving in the bath with my eyes shut listening to Iraqi oud music !
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Thanks for moving my post mods - it should have gone in the safety razor acquisition thread - sorry forgot - memory like a sieve !
At long last, my precious arrived in the post last week.
Atelier Durdan - Le Faulx++ in machined bronze:
Sorry for the SOTD picture format instead of the unboxing format, I was too excited that I basically forgot to snap a pic of it in the packaging
Atelier Durdan - Le Faulx++ in machined bronze:
Sorry for the SOTD picture format instead of the unboxing format, I was too excited that I basically forgot to snap a pic of it in the packaging
This one is the same but different - I didn`t notice at first that the middle matt black one had a shorter handle; but I prefer that; it`s a different brand but I don`t mind in the slightest.
They were all bargains anyway - that`ll do me.
These are two of my favourite razor combos now - mix and match - love it !
Left one is a DScosmetic Pioneer Gr5 Titanium handle with a Yaqi chrome-plated zamak Flipside open/closed head on it - I don`t need my eyes open to know what side of the head I`m using !
I forgot what the right one is; no idea what two makes they are; head was bought separately; it wasn`t expensive and I think it scrapes just fine.
Please help me identify my latest acquisition. I can’t find it on Mr Razor or anywhere online for that matter.
I see no date codes or identifying marks of any kind other than”GILLETTE” stamped in the handle.
I’m no Bakelite expert but the little circles on the blade stabilizer slots (4th photo) suggest to me that this is injection molded plastic.
Can anyone shed any light or provide any info on this?
Fatboy for scale
I see no date codes or identifying marks of any kind other than”GILLETTE” stamped in the handle.
I’m no Bakelite expert but the little circles on the blade stabilizer slots (4th photo) suggest to me that this is injection molded plastic.
Can anyone shed any light or provide any info on this?
Fatboy for scale
It's thisPlease help me identify my latest acquisition. I can’t find it on Mr Razor or anywhere online for that matter.
I see no date codes or identifying marks of any kind other than”GILLETTE” stamped in the handle.
I’m no Bakelite expert but the little circles on the blade stabilizer slots (4th photo) suggest to me that this is injection molded plastic.
Can anyone shed any light or provide any info on this?
Fatboy for scale
Most likely for civilian use, due to colour.
Note the bare bones utility case it came in originally with some kind of treated fabric (?) blade bank.
I believe these are very efficient shavers. I've never seen the white one before.
Nice score!
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Wow, a lucky find! Haven't seen one yet but I do own the Rotbart, although it has a metal cap.Please help me identify my latest acquisition. I can’t find it on Mr Razor or anywhere online for that matter.
I see no date codes or identifying marks of any kind other than”GILLETTE” stamped in the handle.
I’m no Bakelite expert but the little circles on the blade stabilizer slots (4th photo) suggest to me that this is injection molded plastic.
Can anyone shed any light or provide any info on this?
Fatboy for scale
It's a Rotbart no.15 head shape and mine is a great shaver -- a big CONGRATS!
Famous No.15 head below:
Thank you and thanks so much for the help! I was convinced it was more recent than ‘40 being plastic. Mystery solved.It's this
Most likely for civilian use, due to colour.
Note the bare bones utility case it came in originally with some kind of treated fabric (?) blade bank.
I believe these are very efficient shavers. I've never seen the white one before.
Nice score!
Where did you find this photo? I can’t find it on Mr Razor.
Wow, a lucky find! Haven't seen one yet but I do own the Rotbart, although it has a metal cap.
It's a Rotbart no.15 head shape and mine is a great shaver -- a big CONGRATS!
Famous No.15 head below:
Oh wow, that Rotbart is very similar indeed and you’re bang on; that head is identical. Thanks for the “congrats”!
Ok, ok, ok, ok,
CALLING All Super Sleuths, its got the better of me
You've done a grouse job above, do you lot live in Mr Razors site
well i did for more hours than it took to cook dinner on several days.
It's not yet in my hot little hands, yet, but I do have itchy palms!
Made in Inga Land, can't deny that, Full slot????? Pur Chased from Frants. 
Seller pic .....
I prey unto the super sleuths to be kind to me, please tell me it's a
CALLING All Super Sleuths, its got the better of me
You've done a grouse job above, do you lot live in Mr Razors site
well i did for more hours than it took to cook dinner on several days.It's not yet in my hot little hands, yet, but I do have itchy palms!
Made in Inga Land, can't deny that, Full slot?????
Pur Chased from Frants. Seller pic .....
I prey unto the super sleuths to be kind to me, please tell me it's a
EclipseRedRing
I smell like a Christmas pudding
I am not sure about the handle and case but the English long slot base plate turns up on the bay fairly often in open comb format, that said I have never seen one in SB format so your example could be quite a rarity. Here is my open comb long slot that I sold to another B&B member.Ok, ok, ok, ok,
CALLING All Super Sleuths, its got the better of me
You've done a grouse job above, do you lot live in Mr Razors site
It's not yet in my hot little hands, yet, but I do have itchy palms!
Made in Inga Land, can't deny that, Full slot?????
Seller pic .....
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I prey unto the super sleuths to be kind to me, please tell me it's a
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