My new mergress long handle I like it it shaves great
Safety Razor Acquisition Thread.
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today I found out this ben-hur set while I was hunting for old blades in a flee market.
this is the first time I see an open comb ben-hur. Anyone knows something about OC Ben-Hur razors?
thanks,
andy
this is the first time I see an open comb ben-hur. Anyone knows something about OC Ben-Hur razors?
thanks,
andy
One single razor witout case as part of an lot here in the Netherlands. Made an offer witch wasn't excepted.
I have one as well (but not as part of a set). Shaves like an Old Type, I like it.
Old and new. Finally got my white whale!
(Well... for now. I kind of have an itch to get a toggle
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(Well... for now. I kind of have an itch to get a toggle
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Posted about this one when I ordered it about a month ago, but just got it last night and I'm in love. Gonna shave with it today. Vintage 70's Merkur in amazing condition.
Some indicator of vintage? I have one which looks like it, super mild shaver.
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Old and new. Finally got my white whale!
(Well... for now. I kind of have an itch to get a toggle
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Love the spotlight photo.
Now that you mention it, I suppose I was taking the seller’s word for it on the age of the razor. There are no markings at all on it, so nothing which would indicate a date of manufacture.
So this thread got my curiosity going over the vintage Stahly razors I had long since abandoned to a storage drawer. I got the most recent one out and decided to clean it. All of a sudden, the handle began to vibrate. Proved to me that the spring wasn't broken, nor even lost its temper after all these years of being seized in the fully wound position. I proceeded to load a vintage made in England Wilkinson Super Sword edge blade in it and decided to try it. The vibrating would not continue so I know it's gunked up in the handle, but the shave without vibration was really good.....and very comfortable. I think it's time to move up the schedule on disassembling this and giving the mechanism a good cleaning and lubing. This was my favorite razor in the past, and may well take that position again. Just what I need....another project! Thanks guys!
1912 Gem Junior and 1952 Gillette Tech. Both with Bakelite handles. I don’t believe the Tech has ever been used before.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
Very nice find, the Gem Junior 1912 with the baton handle is one of my Favorite razors to use, the handle is very nice and self standing if you wish. That model is one of the last improvements Gem put into the base plate with the larger rounded corners IMO. Great shaver, I hope you enjoy it.
Congrats on the DR score. There is something special about shaving with a 115 year old piece of history. Enjoy.Old and new. Finally got my white whale!
(Well... for now. I kind of have an itch to get a toggle
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Thanks! Shaved with it today. The history really enhances the shave. My mind wondered trying to imagine it's journey through all these years.
My 1907 Single Ring showed up today. I am beginning to see the attraction/addictiveness of these.
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Prices must be going down, i found this one at the local antique shop for $10. I had to get it, even though I've had a full beard for yrs now, and only shave the neck and upper cheek lines.
this is a really rare italian Casanova 930 razor, made by LAMA ITALIA the same company that manufactured Mirabila razors.
The cap has cross shaped pins and the razor fits dedicate blades (really hard to find too) even if in last years of production they sell also razor with rounded pins or modified pins to hold regular blades.
producted between 1930 and 1947/8.
if anyone wants some more info I will be' happy to share all what I know about this beauty.
ciao,
andy
The cap has cross shaped pins and the razor fits dedicate blades (really hard to find too) even if in last years of production they sell also razor with rounded pins or modified pins to hold regular blades.
producted between 1930 and 1947/8.
if anyone wants some more info I will be' happy to share all what I know about this beauty.
ciao,
andy
I forgot to say that the case was a made for Gancia one and not a standard case.
Gancia is a famous company mostra know for its sparking wines. in the '30s the headquarters of lama italia and gancia was not more that 20 km far.
ciao, a.
Gancia is a famous company mostra know for its sparking wines. in the '30s the headquarters of lama italia and gancia was not more that 20 km far.
ciao, a.
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