Barbasol razor info thread. Any info and pics posted here.

[dkeester]

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Your welcome Doug, it's fun keeping fun threads..... what blade did you use. ?

The Astra SP in the last picture.

 

[alex2363]

The Astra SP in the last picture.

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That and Polsilver are my faves

 

[Mlee]

I would like to contribute to this thread if I may. I found a Barbasol floating head razor in mint condition yesterday at a flea market. I'm very happy with it even though I had to pay 3 digits for it ($6.40)

 

[jmudrick]

I would like to contribute to this thread if I may. I found a Barbasol floating head razor in mint condition yesterday at a flea market. I'm very happy with it even though I had to pay 3 digits for it ($6.40)

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[alex2363]

I would like to contribute to this thread if I may. I found a Barbasol floating head razor in mint condition yesterday at a flea market. I'm very happy with it even though I had to pay 3 digits for it ($6.40)

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Did you rechrome it?
Looks minty

 

[Felix G]

I picked a cased floaty on Etsy last week for $50. Now I'm waiting to it to arrive.

 

[Mlee]

I hate you

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I know you don't mean that.

 

[Mlee]

Did you rechrome it?
Looks minty


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No, that's the way I found it, I just put some Scrubbing Bubbles on it. What did they originally plate these in, I've seen people say Nickle, Rhodium, and Chrome? The letters are very crisp so I don't think it was replated. I've cleaned and polished a lot of Nickle and I don't think that's what it is. It looks like the Chrome on my Parker.

While I have you here, is it true that these were made only between 1932 and 1934?

 

[alex2363]

No, that's the way I found it, I just put some Scrubbing Bubbles on it. What did they originally plate these in, I've seen people say Nickle, Rhodium, and Chrome? The letters are very crisp so I don't think it was replated. I've cleaned and polished a lot of Nickle and I don't think that's what it is. It looks like the Chrome on my Parker.

While I have you here, is it true that these were made only between 1932 and 1934?

It's beautiful chrome

 

[santamariasteve]

No, that's the way I found it, I just put some Scrubbing Bubbles on it. What did they originally plate these in, I've seen people say Nickle, Rhodium, and Chrome? The letters are very crisp so I don't think it was replated. I've cleaned and polished a lot of Nickle and I don't think that's what it is. It looks like the Chrome on my Parker.

While I have you here, is it true that these were made only between 1932 and 1934?

Not a lot is known about the history and the time frame of the Barbasol Floating Head razor. According to Waits it was patented in 1932. Conventional wisdom on the shaving blogs believes it was made for several years, so a time life of 1932 to 1934 seems plausible. This was at the depth of the Great Depression. At that time a lot of things did not last long on the market for economic reasons.

 

[Mlee]

Thanks for the information @santamariasteve

 

[tlentz]

I would like to contribute to this thread if I may. I found a Barbasol floating head razor in mint condition yesterday at a flea market. I'm very happy with it even though I had to pay 3 digits for it ($6.40)

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[Mlee]

Thanks.

I've shaved with it once and I plan to shave with it again tonight.

 

[tukyou]

No, that's the way I found it, I just put some Scrubbing Bubbles on it. What did they originally plate these in, I've seen people say Nickle, Rhodium, and Chrome? The letters are very crisp so I don't think it was replated. I've cleaned and polished a lot of Nickle and I don't think that's what it is. It looks like the Chrome on my Parker.

While I have you here, is it true that these were made only between 1932 and 1934?

They are chromed, verified by Chris at RazorPlate who has replated a few and had to strip the chrome off.

 

[alex2363]

They are chromed, verified by Chris at RazorPlate who has replated a few and had to strip the chrome off.

Yes, I can also support that statement

 

[alex2363]

Not a lot is known about the history and the time frame of the Barbasol Floating Head razor. According to Waits it was patented in 1932. Conventional wisdom on the shaving blogs believes it was made for several years, so a time life of 1932 to 1934 seems plausible. This was at the depth of the Great Depression. At that time a lot of things did not last long on the market for economic reasons.

Yes, from 32 to 34 was the time frame of manufacturing.

 

[ERVARGASNY]

Nice find for sure. Good job, cleaning it up as well.

 

[alex2363]

Nice find for sure. Good job, cleaning it up as well.

Agreed, excellent job of cleaning it.....by the way I give you call later in week buddy.

 

[BSAGuy]

Mlee - That's a great razor and an incredible price. Congrats on the super score!!

 

[Mlee]

Thanks again for all the replies gentlemen.

I've shaved with it for about 3 weeks now, it took some work on my part, but I'm now getting consistent great shaves. It will defiantly have a place in my rotation, but for now, some mindless wonderful shaves with my Gillette Bulldog and Toggle.