Safety Razor Acquisition Thread.

[Old School TSD]

You can get a red celluloid tape that is era correct and tape it from the inside. Nice set.

Oh. I've got plans
First this...

Next I'll lay them out on gummed paper tape to join the pieces as one again. Then finally put the piece right back in the way it was with adhesive as original.
Depending on my level of OCD at that moment, I may do the same at each corner, converting the paper tape under the printed top layer.
Alternatively I can just lay the gummed tape in each corner to be seen. I like paper tape with cardboard as it's original material, and easily reversible... if for some reason you want to take it apart again.

 

[KeenDogg]

Oh. I've got plans
First this...
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Next I'll lay them out on gummed paper tape to join the pieces as one again. Then finally put the piece right back in the way it was with adhesive as original.
Depending on my level of OCD at that moment, I may do the same at each corner, converting the paper tape under the printed top layer.
Alternatively I can just lay the gummed tape in each corner to be seen. I like paper tape with cardboard as it's original material, and easily reversible... if for some reason you want to take it apart again.

Very good ideas!!! I'll watch and wait with baited breath!

 

[Old School TSD]

Might have a side business here, though not a profitable one...I can get lost in this stuff.

 

[Old School TSD]

Very good ideas!!! I'll watch and wait with baited breath!

Done! Had an even better idea for the corners (all 6 of them). They were all split the whole way.

I diluted some wood glue.
Dipped, then poked a toothpick in between the layers on both of the cardboard edges edges to be joined.
Held together 60 seconds.

After that, they were soppy, tacky, and pliable. I easily filled the rough peeling printed edges into each corner.

It thought it'd be a likely unsuccessful test on one corner...45 minutes later I was all the way around.

Let it set overnight, and today the 300' roll of 2" gummed paper tape came from Amazon...for $8.
Anyone needs some lmk lol.

 

[KeenDogg]

Done! Had an even better idea for the corners (all 6 of them). They were all split the whole way.

I diluted some wood glue.
Dipped, then poked a toothpick in between the layers on both of the cardboard edges edges to be joined.
Held together 60 seconds.

After that, they were soppy, tacky, and pliable. I easily filled the rough peeling printed edges into each corner.

It thought it'd be a likely unsuccessful test on one corner...45 minutes later I was all the way around.

Let it set overnight, and today the 300' roll of 2" gummed paper tape came from Amazon...for $8.
Anyone needs some lmk lol.
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It turned out great!!!

 

[Maponis]

Was in an antique store and fount these 4 waiting to be rescued with 1 case they wanted $19.95 ea for them I got all 4 for $50 total my only concern is the one on the right also pictured in the second pic. The green spot on the handle how do I get this off scrubbing bubbles got nowhere it was gotten under the price tag that was put on with scotch tape around the handle so I couldn’t see it when I was looking at them

P.s. trying a white vinegar bath now on the green

 

[Old School TSD]

Was in an antique store and fount these 4 waiting to be rescued with 1 case they wanted $19.95 ea for them I got all 4 for $50 total my only concern is the one on the right also pictured in the second pic. The green spot on the handle how do I get this off scrubbing bubbles got nowhere it was gotten under the price tag that was put on with scotch tape around the handle so I couldn’t see it when I was looking at themView attachment 1215581View attachment 1215580
P.s. trying a white vinegar bath now on the green

I'd suggest a long hot soak followed by a toothpick.

 

[Maponis]

Was in an antique store and fount these 4 waiting to be rescued with 1 case they wanted $19.95 ea for them I got all 4 for $50 total my only concern is the one on the right also pictured in the second pic. The green spot on the handle how do I get this off scrubbing bubbles got nowhere it was gotten under the price tag that was put on with scotch tape around the handle so I couldn’t see it when I was looking at themView attachment 1215581View attachment 1215580
P.s. trying a white vinegar bath now on the green

The spot after a few hours in vinegar and lightly using tooth picks and tips to clean it

Was in an antique store and fount these 4 waiting to be rescued with 1 case they wanted $19.95 ea for them I got all 4 for $50 total my only concern is the one on the right also pictured in the second pic. The green spot on the handle how do I get this off scrubbing bubbles got nowhere it was gotten under the price tag that was put on with scotch tape around the handle so I couldn’t see it when I was looking at themView attachment 1215581View attachment 1215580
P.s. trying a white vinegar bath now on the green

Was in an antique store and fount these 4 waiting to be rescued with 1 case they wanted $19.95 ea for them I got all 4 for $50 total my only concern is the one on the right also pictured in the second pic. The green spot on the handle how do I get this off scrubbing bubbles got nowhere it was gotten under the price tag that was put on with scotch tape around the handle so I couldn’t see it when I was looking at themView attachment 1215581View attachment 1215580
P.s. trying a white vinegar bath now on the green

This is the razor after a few hours in vinegar and using toothpicks and cotton swabs to clean it I really wish the spot wasn’t that bad but then again I’m happy with my purchase I bought 4 razors for $50 2 of them were slims so not bad for a $12.50 slim this day and age this one looks like an I-1

 

[Kyle3r]

Picked up a king oscillator. Just finished restoring it.

 

[emwolf]

Picked up a king oscillator. Just finished restoring it.

How difficult is it to find blades for this?

 

[MaineYooper]

In yesterday's mail:

 

[Timeclo]

In yesterday's mail:
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Is that the bead blasted finish? That looks sweet.

 

[MaineYooper]

Is that the bead blasted finish? That looks sweet.

Thanks, yes, it is the bead blasted finish. I am really liking it!

 

[Klinker]

Yates Model 921-M with Mid-Level Plate, Stonewashed and 3.25" Handle

 

[dmshaver]

I've tried this before & got my own. This may be my RAD killer (note I said "may")!

H&S 17-4 P076 SB

 

[Klinker]

This may be my RAD killer (note I said "may")!

Keep on dreaming.

 

[Gryffindor]

Mail call full of oddballs today includes a Neo Lux slant.

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[dmshaver]

Keep on dreaming.

No kidding! But so far today, I haven't bought another razor. So I can say with 100% certainty, my H&S is a RAD killer... at least until 4:36 PM 2/1/20.

 

[dmshaver]

@Gryffindor , the Neo-Lux is a very cool looking razor with the slant head. What is the handle made of?

 

[Gryffindor]

@Gryffindor , the Neo-Lux is a very cool looking razor with the slant head. What is the handle made of?

The rod is metal of some type! The color pieces are anyone’s guess. My guess is Bakelite. They’re plastic-y.