Nice razors but the second one on the right is a #21.
you are right, but after Stephan wrote up one of the best articles on razors ever made, we can give him a break from the error.
Nice razors but the second one on the right is a #21.
I'm no quibbler, but that is a President. It's certainly not a #21.
I'll add that I think the President is under-rated as a shaver, being known mostly for its high price and good looks. For my face and beard, it's the best-shaving TTO of all.
what u have is a Diplomat which is same as President but in gold plate.
LOL They look alike, they only way to tell the difference is by the plating.I have both, Alex. Maybe what I need is a new camera. Or perhaps you need a new monitor...
Peace. Cheers.
Thanks again for the original post, moshulu. I thoroughly enjoyed the read, and I find this thread stirs the fires of RAD within me. I have it bookmarked on my browser.
+1 Oh, oh! Just when i thought i was done with DEs! Hee hee.
I have had the tremendous pleasure of shaving with these razors now. I agree with Moshulu's assessment. These are all outstanding shavers, the Kirby's, Leresche 77, and Leresche 51. The prices of these razors are climbing into the unobtainium range, though. In just the last few days two auctions for cased Leresche 77s ended at over $400. I am amazed that TWO 77s appeared in such short order (and there was a third, uncased 77 a few days earlier). These are very uncommon on eBay. And the sale prices floored me.
For those interested in these razors who have not yet had the chance to try one, I believe there is hope. The Leresche open comb. Most of the open comb Leresche razors you see on eBay have the same comb geometry. The comb is set slightly lower than the teeth on either end, resulting in a small blade gap. My experience with this Leresche head geometry is an extremely efficient shave that feels on the mild-moderate side. In other words, this razor design gives a super easy shave that cuts as efficiently as far more aggressive feeling razors. And this is how I'd describe the shave a Kirby and a Leresche 77 provide. Why is this good news? Leresche open combs come up on eBay with some regularity, and for very reasonable prices. Take a careful look at the photos to make sure the razor has the offset comb (most Leresches do). You won't be far from the Kirby experience with one of these Leresche OCs.
I have a Leresche #51. I do not understand what you mean by offset comb. Can you take a picture and point it out? Thanks.
WOW!The prices of these razors are climbing into the unobtainium range, though. In just the last few days two auctions for cased Leresche 77s ended at over $400.