Safety Razor Acquisition Thread.

[Northstonehill]

Fell into the modern pool again (sigh) because of my addiction to try new razors. And no, this is not a Rex; it is the Denali, another small batch US made adjustable. Was only sold through an Italian vendor and is now sold out (it seems).

316 stainless
At 96 grams 12 grams lighter than the Rex
Supposedly a lot milder

I’ve always been drawn to the Rex design but was scared off by the weight and the reviews that it is a pretty aggressive razor even at the lowest level. Maybe this will do something for me.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Rocket HD in excellent condition

 

[NoScrubs]

Morning mail X 3!

Time for some soap and a mild polish.

Gillette #44

Red Ring

Gillette Brit Aristocrat Gold (looks like the Deluxe in a non-deluxe case).

 

[Northstonehill]

Morning mail X 3!

Time for some soap and a mild polish.

Gillette #44

Red Ring

Gillette Brit Aristocrat Gold (looks like the Deluxe in a non-deluxe case).



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Wow, swinging for the fences Mike - awesome scores

 

[FarmerTan]

Morning mail X 3!

Time for some soap and a mild polish.

Gillette #44

Red Ring

Gillette Brit Aristocrat Gold (looks like the Deluxe in a non-deluxe case).



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Well done!

 

[Beefdrippings]

Aristocrat
Edit: No date code, I’m guessing ‘48-‘50

 

[Chadjaja]

Morning mail X 3!

Time for some soap and a mild polish.

Gillette #44

Red Ring

Gillette Brit Aristocrat Gold (looks like the Deluxe in a non-deluxe case).



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Awesome. I just received a #44 yesterday. Came up pretty clean no plate loss. The hollow handle is cool. RFB give the best shave imo. Will give it a whirl tonight. Nice score on the lot there!

 

[Endorit]

I got lucky ordering the last one from an online shop

 

[Lefonque]

Fattip…..

 

[Chadjaja]

British NEW rfb 1934 set #44

 

[Endorit]

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Fattip…..

Nice razor! Is it the chrome or the nickel version? How does it shave?

 

[BN 39]

I added another Wolfman. I love these razors, I just wish he marked the base plates. Timeless, Karve, even RazoRock let’s you know the blade gap.

 

[Flying Dutchman]

British NEW rfb 1934 set #44
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Open ball end?

 

[It's Hedley]

I added another Wolfman. I love these razors, I just wish he marked the base plates. Timeless, Karve, even RazoRock let’s you know the blade gap.
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I think he will engrave the gap on the baseplate if you ask him.

 

[Chadjaja]

Open ball end?

Yup open ball end.

 

[Chadjaja]

The lighter hollow handle gives it a different feel from the #77 set I think from memory. Still a flawless shave. These new are really the best. Not a crack in the handle either. Seen very little use.

 

[Lefonque]

Nice razor! Is it the chrome or the nickel version? How does it shave?

Nickel. I will let you know after I use it soon. Arrived yesterday.

 

[NoScrubs]

It has been a very good week for a few new additions.

I love this case design. I think that the blade dispenser should be cream. I may have one to swap out. Now for a little clean-up and we are good.

 

[Multum in parvo]

User grade Red Tip from the US - bit of plate loss on the bottom but technically sound.
How fragile is the paint? Can I fully immerse it in hot soapy water and is a soft tootbrush ok for the nooks and crannies?

after intial cleaning: warm water, wooden toothpick, tooth brush

 

[EclipseRedRing]

User grade Red Tip from the US - bit of plate loss on the bottom but technically sound.
How fragile is the paint? Can I fully immerse it in hot soapy water and is a soft tootbrush ok for the nooks and crannies?
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I have soaked both US and English Red Tips in hot soapy water and also used a toothbrush to clean, and the paint was unaffected. My paint is also worn and I prefer to leave it that way but some like to repaint. Very nice shaver, I read that the English version has a slightly larger blade gap but I could not tell the difference between them.