I got the 1st Gen Tradere a few years ago in trade for a straight razor. Been searching for a Gen 2 since then, and finally had my first shave with this one yesterday. Great shave BTW ....... 
Safety Razor Acquisition Thread.
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Why yes it was. Now I have to wait two days because it shaved so close. Maybe I won't wait.
The number appears to be 149170B. Any info about it would be greatly appreciated.
I dropped out of the bidding early (in the $50 range), but was very curious about the handle. Have you checked Mr-Razor's site..... he has this British 1906 razor.....Latest score (literally minutes ago)...
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The handle is certainly similar. Good luck with it.
Cheers,
Kevin
The handle is certainly similar. Good luck with it.
Cheers,
Kevin
Thank you, Kevin! I'm really thinking Canadian and here's why... I'm sure you saw this statement from the seller "Not much is written on the razor's under comb/guard.. only "C374256" on the handle end.. nothing on the part that holds the double edge blade on." So a "C" prefix and no info on the bottom of the comb (My Canadian Bulldog also lacks a Gillette logo or any "Made in ..." nomenclature ), and I just noticed that the case logo has the "Known the World Over" below the diamond but no "Made in USA" above it. The only thing that throws a wrench in the works is the "NOV.15 '04" information on the base of the barrel. Still trying to reconcile that. Time will time!
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Possibly made in U.S.A. or Canada for England?
Sooner or later others will show up, and time will tell.....
Cheers,
Kevin
Sooner or later others will show up, and time will tell.....
Cheers,
Kevin
Thanks ! @bakerbarber
As an afterthought, many British razors had the serial numbers on the handle.....
Just food for thought.
Kevin
Just food for thought.
Kevin
Hey nut Nikon (sorry if I have misspelled your nickname!Latest score (literally minutes ago)...
),You keep pulling out some amazing sets! Well done!
So my Gillette Slim H4 (4th quarter of 1962) arrived yesterday. Pretty pleased to receive my first vintage. Looks in pretty good condition just the expected age related marks such as some of the black numbering come away. Going to give it a bit of a clean today and hopefully shave with it tomorrow. I've already put a blade in, alignment seems fine and adjustments are working. Bought it off Etsy for $15 with $14 shipping to UK so £24.15 when converted to £'s.
Nice pick up! What will be your cleaning method?
So my Gillette Slim H4 (4th quarter of 1962) arrived yesterday. Pretty pleased to receive my first vintage. Looks in pretty good condition just the expected age related marks such as some of the black numbering come away. Going to give it a bit of a clean today and hopefully shave with it tomorrow. I've already put a blade in, alignment seems fine and adjustments are working. Bought it off Etsy for $15 with $14 shipping to UK so £24.15 when converted to £'s.
I'm thinking a soak in warm water and washing up liquid followed by toothbrush and bathroom foam scrub. Repeat if required then maybe a Polish. First time cleaning a vintage but from what I've read this seems to be the most popular method and the razor's not filled with gunk so this should work.
Got a brand new Rockwell 6S out for delivery today. This SRAD is getting serious ......... 
+1 to this. What polish will you use on it?
Just remember, no bleach ingredients or Kaboom! If you polish, use MAAS or Flitz. You can use mother'polish but be very gentle. I use a toothbrush when I use mother's.
I've only ever used Flitz. Is it better than MAAS? Which is your favorite to use on nickel plated razors?
I think Flitz will do just fine. Mothers polish is my choice but one must be careful beca use it has abraisives.
So what do you use on your gold plated razors? I know abrasives can strip the plating rather quickly.
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