Safety Razor Acquisition Thread.

[stone and strop]

I got these cleaned up today,

Can't wait to try them!

I did end up shaving with the Richmond last week and forgot to post.
Shave was very pleasant for a 99 year old razor. It felt like my slim on about 5 or 6.
Very close shave with nice heft to this thing.
I am really looking forward to shaving with a hundred year old razor next year.
What really caught my attention was the warmth of the brass against my face. It felt VERY good!
It is heavier than my slim and the super adjustable in the photo(which I didn't shave with).
I gave it to my neighbor to try and if he likes it I will tell him to keep it so I will never know but happy to give him something he enjoys.
If he still prefers carts then I will chime in with my thoughts once I get to use it.
I assume it is the same as my slim but with a slightly longer handle.

 

[romsitsa]

A “heavy” Rotbart. The crimp of the base plate was missing and the handle has massive cracks (everything was very off around the head, QC at its finest). Made an insert for the neck and had to replace the base plate as I messed up the original. Not a looker, but it works and love that handle.



Adam

 

[ShaneC]

Too lazy to take a pic, largely cuz we all know what they look like.

A "good" condition Gillette Red Tip came my way on Monday. Some minor spotting and wear on the red, but plating is largely in good shape for an original. Much better condition than my SS, not as good as my Gem/EverReady's.

Only one shave with it so far, so no strong opinions. It felt "effortless" almost to a detriment with the Wizamet Super Iridium Blade.

 

[Northstonehill]

A “heavy” Rotbart. The crimp of the base plate was missing and the handle has massive cracks (everything was very off around the head, QC at its finest). Made an insert for the neck and had to replace the base plate as I messed up the original. Not a looker, but it works and love that handle.

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Adam

Adam you are a wizard. If I ever get stuck on a desert island I hope you are there too to make us survive!

 

[jfume]

1930s Mirabilia, one of the most sought after Italian art deco classics - “The Italian Darwin”. Not perfect but still in very acceptable shape it seems

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I think I was looking at the lot that contained that razor. (I was hoping nobody else would notice) Excellent score!

 

[romsitsa]

Adam you are a wizard. If I ever get stuck on a desert island I hope you are there too to make us survive!

Thank you Peter. I can't guarantee survival, but we will have a fun time .

Adam

 

[Northstonehill]

I think I was looking at the lot that contained that razor. (I was hoping nobody else would notice) Excellent score!

Yup, you are right that was the one Me, I have long since given up hoping that people won’t notice, haha. And the number of followers of an auction rarely points to how high it will go. This one a good example. Thanks, Jeff!

 

[nhellon]

I pulled the trigger on 2 Gillette slims

Vtg Gillette Slim Safety Razor Dial Adjustable K4 Code & NOS Blade | eBay

Date code is K4 or collectors. Razor is in great condition. Blade gap narrows and widens on both sides of blade face evenly as dial is rotated. Dial operates properly. Shows little if any use. The label will usually be generated sooner.

www.ebay.com

And

1963 Gillette Adjustable Slim DE Razor, NICE SHAPE, I-3 | eBay

This 1963, nickel plated, Gillette Adjustable Slim double edged razor you are viewing was thoroughly cleaned, polished, and sanitized. "I-3" is the date code, found under the head, and confirms that this razor was manufactured by Gillette during the third quarter of 1963.

www.ebay.com

What do you think of the condition of the 2 razors ?

 

[Morman Bridge]

A “heavy” Rotbart. The crimp of the base plate was missing and the handle has massive cracks (everything was very off around the head, QC at its finest). Made an insert for the neck and had to replace the base plate as I messed up the original. Not a looker, but it works and love that handle.

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Adam

Very cool Adam. You always do good work. I was seriously impressed with that Single Ring as well.

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[Morman Bridge]

Too lazy to take a pic, largely cuz we all know what they look like.

A "good" condition Gillette Red Tip came my way on Monday. Some minor spotting and wear on the red, but plating is largely in good shape for an original. Much better condition than my SS, not as good as my Gem/EverReady's.

Only one shave with it so far, so no strong opinions. It felt "effortless" almost to a detriment with the Wizamet Super Iridium Blade.

A Red Tip and a vintage Polsilver Super Iridium sounds like a great combo. Both of those shave tools are top of the line. Good Show on the score and the shave.


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[4ckb]

Really cool Weekender Travel Set by Metalfield, Inc which appears be be unused although missing the outer leather sleeve. Beautiful nickel NEW short comb and the brush still has its plastic wrapper!

 

[Gryffindor]

Mail call was a little rowdy today.

 

[Gryffindor]

Really cool Weekender Travel Set by Metalfield, Inc which appears be be unused although missing the outer leather sleeve. Beautiful nickel NEW short comb and the brush still has its plastic wrapper!View attachment 1087688View attachment 1087689View attachment 1087690

Awesome set! Congrats!


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[Flying Dutchman]

Mail call was a little rowdy today.

Great score, is that an genuine bull dog?

I'm always wandering what your criteria is to buy razors.. It's almost as if there Z aren't any?

 

[Gryffindor]

Great score, is that an genuine bull dog?

I'm always wandering what your criteria is to buy razors.. It's almost as if there Z aren't any?

That is a 1914 Bulldog, yep.

My criteria comes down to:

Do I want it? Can I afford it?

 

[MrSpeedy]

Got this 1965 Schick Krona in the mail today. Just shaved with it - fantastic! Loaded with a GSB and got a mild, comfortable shave.

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[Gryffindor]

Mail call.

 

[jfume]

Barrett two piece. Similar to a Barbasol FH. I can’t find any info on these anywhere.

 

[Robbyboxers]

I did end up shaving with the Richmond last week and forgot to post.

I believe it is Richwood not Richmond.

 

[Flying Dutchman]

1922 French Gillette New Improved Tuckaway set.