I know quite a few of you buy vintage safety razors, including myself. aside from the condition of the razor, is it important for there to be a case? I'm of the practical view that unless i'm using it as a display piece a case is pointless. when I buy a vintage razor it's to use, not let sit in a cabinet collecting dust. if it has a case then it's a bonus, if not it's not the end of the world. as long as the razor is in relatively good condition and can be restored to like-new condition i'm happy.
case or no case?
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I'm with you. For most razors I don't use a case anyway because it'd get damp or something after I shave...and some of the cases I've bought have nasty old hairs in them from the 50s...
In some cases the case is the coolest part, perhaps with a service set or a khaki set.
In some cases the case is the coolest part, perhaps with a service set or a khaki set.
Although what i buy i use its nice to have case, though if i wanted the razor and it came with no case i would get it, i recently bought a eveready and valour razor, there were loads on e bay and i only had to wait a day or 2 for ones to show with a case, my 48 ss just came with its case but no cases for the fat boy or slim adjustable.
Having the case can double the price you can get for a razor, even if it is just shave quality. If you are keeping it for posterity as your personal shaving implement it does not matter. But don't throw away that case! It is a vintage item too!
I like my razors to have their original cases, but don't require it. I have a shelf of razors that don't have case, but to me, a case does add to the historical value.
For those of you worried about cases collecting dust and just sitting around wasting up precious space, I have a deal for you. Send them to me, and I will clean out those nasty old hairs and other cooties and generously store them at my place. I have lots of empty room which needs filling up. Of course the fee for storage and cleaning will be 1/3 the value of the case each month. Oh, and a 90 day minimum storage!!
Always willing to help!
Always willing to help!
For those of you worried about cases collecting dust and just sitting around wasting up precious space, I have a deal for you. Send them to me, and I will clean out those nasty old hairs and other cooties and generously store them at my place. I have lots of empty room which needs filling up. Of course the fee for storage and cleaning will be 1/3 the value of the case each month. Oh, and a 90 day minimum storage!!
Always willing to help!
...and I'll store cases for the two Executives for you for free! I'll even lay the appropriate razors in them (the cases) to preserve their case-ist integrity!
Always willing to help more, help better!
I try to get mine with the case correct blade dispenser and instruction. If they don't come like that I try to add whatever is missing later. I just think it is pretty cool to have the complete set. If it is for shaving then all the extras don't matter.
I buy razors to use for shaving and don't really worry about having a case _ i'd pay extra for a nices razor than a case. Sometimes they have a case and even blade holder. I just keep them in a safe place in case I ever sell the razor.
Same here.
I must admit, I liked opening the case to my Red Tip every time I shaved with it. The case isn't necessary, though.
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