Henson Al13 Dr Squatch branded - pretty nice shave 
Safety Razor Acquisition Thread.
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I found a WWII Tech in one shop and what was labeled as a “Gold Razor,” (just a ‘50 Aristocrat,) in another today. 
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I just looked at the mr-razor website and he has a picture of a New Traveler set that looks the same.
https://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/The NEW/1930 NEW De Luxe Gold Traveler.JPG
Thanks!
Stando Leszy Copper Razor
It took 11 days to arrive from Poland which included a 4 day pass through at Customs (Miami)
It was all worth it as this razor shaves extremely well thanks to a 1.25 gap and positive blade exposure.
Stando know how to make razors. A great shave this morning.
It took 11 days to arrive from Poland which included a 4 day pass through at Customs (Miami)
It was all worth it as this razor shaves extremely well thanks to a 1.25 gap and positive blade exposure.
Stando know how to make razors. A great shave this morning.
Rolls Razor, travel Tech, Knona, I don’t know what model the other one is, spoiler pack in the wrapper, and two soap tins $40 at a local antique store.
There is schmutz on a couple of them that I need to clean off… but they are in pretty good shape.
Anyone know what model the Gillette TTO is?
There is schmutz on a couple of them that I need to clean off… but they are in pretty good shape.
Anyone know what model the Gillette TTO is?
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1941 Ranger Tech?
Is that good?
Yup, while the “sweet spot” is a little small they’re very smooth, efficient and have a slightly unique feel compared to other vintage gillettes.
The only draw back in my experience is that ranger style heads tend to be the ones most likely to have alignment issues that affect the shave. That could probably be due to being one of the first reasonably priced and mainstream one piece razors.
I got 2 Gillette Tech - Made in Canada - 1932 - yesterday. One of the two baseplates is marked X2 whereas the other one doesn't. They are not pristine but the plating is in good condition.
I can switch the caps so I'm not sure which goes on which but they work on each other.
There's a round handle with 6 faces (hexagon). I never saw that handle before.
This is post-clean-up, water was deep brown before I started, and there was rust, crust, etc.
Those two are a result of my quest to find a modern Tech clone. I decided to go back to vintage.
This is a start... I have a few parcels in transit...
I can switch the caps so I'm not sure which goes on which but they work on each other.
There's a round handle with 6 faces (hexagon). I never saw that handle before.
This is post-clean-up, water was deep brown before I started, and there was rust, crust, etc.
Those two are a result of my quest to find a modern Tech clone. I decided to go back to vintage.
This is a start... I have a few parcels in transit...
Looking at my hexagon handle, I saw 3 that would fit what mr-razor has.
1940s - Tech in Zip case - Made in England
1943 - Service Set No 11 - Made in England
1945-1950 - Featherweight Aluminum Tech
My handle is not hollow like the 1940+1943 handles. Mine weighs 32 grams (just the handle) and 68 grams with the head.
I suspect that the handle was attached to the head from a different set.
1940s - Tech in Zip case - Made in England
1943 - Service Set No 11 - Made in England
1945-1950 - Featherweight Aluminum Tech
My handle is not hollow like the 1940+1943 handles. Mine weighs 32 grams (just the handle) and 68 grams with the head.
I suspect that the handle was attached to the head from a different set.
It is remarkably similar to a Valet knurling handle style ?
When excitement turns to disappointment. Alpha Claymore Evolution with a bent cap. The blade flexes up and down in the middle. And, as is apparently the new normal, neither Alpha nor The Razor Store will reply to an email about returning for replacement. I have also contacted The Razor Store here and on social media. Now I want a refund instead of a replacement. I’d prefer spending my money elsewhere. How companies with absolute garbage customer support stay in business boggles my mind.
Agreed but it existed for Gillette Tech.It is remarkably similar to a Valet knurling handle style ?
A response! Sending this one back.
Totally agree - I have many (too) and brushes. Not a one of them is a disappointment. All are surprisingly good (well technically my jury is still out on the Jaruna (slant)) compared to others, especially at his price point.
Two new arrivals from Japan. On the left is a Chikuhodo SH-2, the right is a Koyudo "Mens Shaving & Face Wash Brush". Both companies started making calligraphy brushes, then very high end make-up brushes, and now a very few shaving brushes. The Chikuhodo is 18mm by 60mm and is made of Japanese "water badger" (Meles anakuma). Water badger hair is rather thick and resilient at the root but tapers toward the tip. Thus it is strong and resilient, yet gentle on the skin. The Koyudo is 24mmx45mm and is made of "Saikouhou",the highest quality hair among mountain goats.
Interesting brushes. Look forward to your observations.
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