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[AsylumGuido]

What started out as a lark is now a learning experience. Curses to education!!!

I did not know that there were Schick Kronas with plastic tips. All three of mine are metal-tipped.

Obviously, the only solution is for me to buy every existing DE razor in the world, spend the rest of my life holed up in a cabin in Montana, and categorize all the differences (with proofing by Messrs. Krumholz, Guido, and Eye).

Now, where did I put that winning lootery ticket . . . .

Just so you can see the difference.

 

[tom myers]

As far as Krona varients, there are at least two more. I have two that say "Schick" on both silo doors. One has the name in very plain upper case letters (similar to the lettering on the one in the picture that says "Schick" and "Krona" on it). The other one has it in a more stylish font and it's in lower case. Neither of these have the "Krona" name on them at all but they are essentially the same razor as the black tipped one in Guido's picture.

Trying to keep up with all the varients of Schicks is almost as bad as with Gillettes.

Regards,
Tom

 

[BrianL]

Merkur 23c

 

[Hoos]

As far as Krona varients, there are at least two more. I have two that say "Schick" on both silo doors. One has the name in very plain upper case letters (similar to the lettering on the one in the picture that says "Schick" and "Krona" on it). The other one has it in a more stylish font and it's in lower case. Neither of these have the "Krona" name on them at all but they are essentially the same razor as the black tipped one in Guido's picture.

Trying to keep up with all the varients of Schicks is almost as bad as with Gillettes.

Regards,
Tom

I have one that has "Schick" on one silo door and "Krona" on the other; another that has "Schick" on both doors; and the third has nothing on either silo door.

I have no idea what that means or if it relates to dates, aggressiveness, etc.

 

[AsylumGuido]

I have one that has "Schick" on one silo door and "Krona" on the other; another that has "Schick" on both doors; and the third has nothing on either silo door.

I have no idea what that means or if it relates to dates, aggressiveness, etc.

Well, it looks like there are many variations and/or combinations of metal/plastic tips and plain/lettered silo-doored Kronas. Your mission, if you don't wimp out like a panty wearing girly-man, is to attempt to collect them all. All in favor of Hoos taking on this mission say "Aye" ... opposed "Nay" ... Ayes have it.

 

[Hoos]

You know, I haven't seen a Schick Krona in a long, long time in my antique/flea market/junk store jaunts.

Everything I've seen in the past few months are either Gillettes or Gems. Or the one Solingen I saw about a month ago for $45 that an antiquer bought and is now "on sale" in his cabinet for $145. I'm beginning to learn the ebb and flow of the antique/collectibles trading in this area and getting to know the dealers. It's fascinating.

So, I'll get to work on it. Prepare now for the First Annual 2092 Edition of The Krona Komparison Guide. Mark those calendars!

(I do love my Kronas. Haven't brought them out in a while. Maybe it's time.)

 

[profsaffel]

You know, I haven't seen a Schick Krona in a long, long time in my antique/flea market/junk store jaunts.

Everything I've seen in the past few months are either Gillettes or Gems. Or the one Solingen I saw about a month ago for $45 that an antiquer bought and is now "on sale" in his cabinet for $145. I'm beginning to learn the ebb and flow of the antique/collectibles trading in this area and getting to know the dealers. It's fascinating.

So, I'll get to work on it. Prepare now for the First Annual 2092 Edition of The Krona Komparison Guide. Mark those calendars!

(I do love my Kronas. Haven't brought them out in a while. Maybe it's time.)

I have not seen any Kronas in my antique area, either. Lots of Gillettes, though (which is why my collection is Gillette all the way). I've only been collecting for a couple of weeks and already the man in "The Olde Store and Fudge Shoppe" knows what I'm coming for as soon as I walk in the door. And it ain't the fudge...

Also, the prices on most of the ones I've found have been less than 20 dollars. The straights, when they can be found, are going for a bit more, but DE's are fairly cheap. But they aren't in very good shape (mainly corroded and rusty) either.

 

[Bobtrumpet]

What the heck, I need to increase my post count:

1956 B2 Gillette Red Tip Super Speed
1957 C2 Gillette Flare Tip Super Speed
1949 Gillette Super Speed w/case
No-date chrome Gillette Tech
No-date gold Gillette Tech
1957 C2 chrome Gillette Tech

The Red Tip is my "go to" razor. Other than the desire to try an Merkur HD, and possibly a black-handled SS, I doubt I'll be buying another razor. RAD just hasn't hit me as hard as the other ADs.

 

[Cheezeweggie]

My small, Humble collection:

59 Fatboy
60 Fatboy
58 Flare tip Super Speed
85 Black Long Handle Adjustable
Late 20's (?) Old Style Open Comb (Passed on from my Grandfather)

That's all because the Wife thinks I'm wierd buying these old things.

 

[scottish steve]

Merkur: 11c, 34c, 37c, futur.
Gillette: '50s English HD Rocket, '54 S/S, '20s Single-ring and I've got a Tech and a late 40s milord coming to me.
Str8s: Dovo 5/8 Ebony French-point, '50s M Chanudet 6/8 oblique-point and a '20s Spikuson 6.75/8 round-point
Enough to be going on with I think.

 

[johnniegold]

I have one disposable Gillette Sensor that I have been using over and over for about 3 years.

 

[sol92258]

I have one disposable Gillette Sensor that I have been using over and over for about 3 years.

only 3 years?
wimp

oh, and here's my updated list:

Hannah '57 C4 Gillette Tech
Patricia Merkur 38C
Jennifer Schick Krona black handle/TTO knob
Karen '49/'50 Gillette Super Speed w/ case
Christy '65 K1 Lady Gillette Star, Pink
Jenny '76 W4 Black Handle Gillette
Christina '60 F4 Gillette FatBoy
Megan '49/'50 Gillette Super Speed
Kimberly '68 N1 Gillette Knack
Ashley '58 D3 Gillette TV Special Super Speed
Sydney '58 D2 Gillette TV Special Super Speed
Stacey '73 T2 Gillette Long Black Handle Super Adjustable
Tracey '69 O2 Gillette Long Black Handle Super Adjustable

 

[Mr.Tramp]

I'm still sane, and therefore just own two DEs :

*Merkur 25C (Long Classic, open comb), used as my everyday razor.
*Merkur 42 (Classic 1904, straight bar), used as my travel razor.

I must admit that I'm quite looking forward to the new open comb Mühle, but for now I'm fighting off RAD quite effectively

 

[Christopher_loaf]

Merkur 23c

Dangit, I thought I was going to be the winner on being put to shame. I have only a 58 SS and a Red Tip SS. I got beat. And YES, i'm in competition to be the worst!!!! Ok kidding.

 

[The Zook]

Razors:
Gillette Fusion Phenom Power
Gillette Fusion Phantom Power
Gillette Sensor Excel
Gillette Atra Plus
Gillette Mach3 Turbo
Gillette Mach3
Gillette Tech (1980)
Gillette Traveler Magician
Gillette Traveler Shave'n Stuff
Gillette Superspeed TV (1958) x2
Gillette Tech WWII Military Issue
Gillette Trac II
Merkur HD
Personna Matrix 3
Schick Quattro Titanium
Schick Krona
Eversharp Hydro-Magic Gold 500
Evans 'Little Miss Evans' x2
Gem Junior 1912
King of Shaves Azor
HeadBlade Sport
HeadBlade S4
Rolling Razor Silver
Rolling Razor Camo
Unknown Straight Razor
... and more on the way

 

[thirdeye]

I have one disposable Gillette Sensor that I have been using over and over for about 3 years.

Way to go Bob, with guys like you, it's no wonder Gillette hasn't gone down the toliet...

 

[johnniegold]

Way to go Bob, with guys like you, it's no wonder Gillette hasn't gone down the toliet...

Fine. Guilt me into it why don't you:

GILLETTE

'51 Gillette SS (black-tip)
'53 Gillette SS
'56 Gillette SS (red-tip) w/case
'59 Gillette Fatboy
'67 Gillette SS (black-handle) w/case
'68 Gillette Slim w/case
'74 Super Slim Adjustable (Black Beauty)


MERKUR

Merkur 23c
Merkur 33c
Merkur HD
Merkur HD Gold
Merkur Gold Slant
Merkur Futur
Merkur 38c
Merkur Progress (modified)
Merkur Gold Progress
Merkur EJ B&B Ltd. Ed. Georgian w/ Faux Ebony Handle
Merkur Trumper Gold Warwick w/simulated Tortoise Handle

SCHICK/PAL

C-2 Closed Bar Repeater
L-1 Injector w/case (Gold)
L-1 Injector (Silver)
I-2 Injector Hydro-Magic (Black/Gold)
J-1 Injector (Ivory/Gold)
PAL Adjustable Injector

STRAIGHT RAZOR

Dovo Imitation Tortoise Shell, 5/8" Carbon Steel Straight Razor


There. I said it. Happy now?

 

[thirdeye]

Fine. Guilt me into it why don't you:

There. I said it. Happy now?

Yes I am, very much so, Thank you sir...

 

[sol92258]

Fine. Guilt me into it why don't you:

GILLETTE

'51 Gillette SS (black-tip)
'53 Gillette SS
'56 Gillette SS (red-tip) w/case
'59 Gillette Fatboy
'67 Gillette SS (black-handle) w/case
'68 Gillette Slim w/case
'74 Super Slim Adjustable (Black Beauty)


MERKUR

Merkur 23c
Merkur 33c
Merkur HD
Merkur HD Gold
Merkur Gold Slant
Merkur Futur
Merkur 38c
Merkur Progress (modified)
Merkur Gold Progress
Merkur EJ B&B Ltd. Ed. Georgian w/ Faux Ebony Handle
Merkur Trumper Gold Warwick w/simulated Tortoise Handle

SCHICK/PAL

C-2 Closed Bar Repeater
L-1 Injector w/case (Gold)
L-1 Injector (Silver)
I-2 Injector Hydro-Magic (Black/Gold)
J-1 Injector (Ivory/Gold)
PAL Adjustable Injector

STRAIGHT RAZOR/STROP

Dovo Imitation Tortoise Shell, 5/8" Carbon Steel Straight Razor


There. I said it. Happy now?

*cue Hank Hill*
Yep

 

[Windwalker]

only 3 years?
wimp

oh, and here's my updated list:

Hannah '57 C4 Gillette Tech
Patricia Merkur 38C
Jennifer Schick Krona black handle/TTO knob
Karen '49/'50 Gillette Super Speed w/ case
Christy '65 K1 Lady Gillette Star, Pink
Jenny '76 W4 Black Handle Gillette
Christina '60 F4 Gillette FatBoy
Megan '49/'50 Gillette Super Speed
Kimberly '68 N1 Gillette Knack
Ashley '58 D3 Gillette TV Special Super Speed
Sydney '58 D2 Gillette TV Special Super Speed
Stacey '73 T2 Gillette Long Black Handle Super Adjustable
Tracey '69 O2 Gillette Long Black Handle Super Adjustable

What no Eleanor?? I am sure that she would have to be a '67 superspeed.