I did not expect to see this, but it's cool. I'm going to assume it was my uncle-in-law's from the early/mid 50s. he didn't serve in Korea, but might have gotten it as a USO/basic issue freebie, similar to the USO freebies tossed at me when I took some trips. I assume it's some kind of promotional freebie because the eagle's just not right. then again, it could just be a mil-spec bid winner.
I could check with my dad to see if it was his, but he hated DE razors and was probably using carts by the time he went to Vietnam. and I don't think mom would have kept it. I'll have to see what mom says about it.
it's a lightweight canvas, three-folder, compact dopp kit. I'm amazed it's as well preserved as it is. and the goodies inside are pretty cool too, if you're into DEs (I'm not anymore).
I have an Ever-Ready 150L that looks to have been painted with some kind of enamel paint that should clean off easily, and a banded boar that's crumbling as I handle it. I guess I'm heading over to Shavemac's configurator to see if I want to sink one of their badgers in it. it's an 18/19mm and would make a great traveler.
What I assume is a 4/5 complete, (3/5 functional) New SC, that would be cool to test drive if I can find replacement parts. it'd be cool to keep it as a smaller traveler if I liked it. the head and base plate are grungy though; they need a good clean and polish/sealant.
The Hospital Blades wrappers are in good looking shape and may be worth trying out (5 for $.25 on the box). the Silver Stars' wrappers look good and one blade is out a wrapper; in pristine, iridescently colored shape, but I haven't luped the edges of it.
and a good sized tin mirror in the big pocket that needs a good polish too.
the rest? well... it's a nice looking time capsule. if it had a vintage Williams puck, I'd be lathering it up now. probably not going to open the tube on that cream though.
and no... I'm not interested in selling/giving away any of it at this time, thanks for asking.
I could check with my dad to see if it was his, but he hated DE razors and was probably using carts by the time he went to Vietnam. and I don't think mom would have kept it. I'll have to see what mom says about it.
it's a lightweight canvas, three-folder, compact dopp kit. I'm amazed it's as well preserved as it is. and the goodies inside are pretty cool too, if you're into DEs (I'm not anymore).
I have an Ever-Ready 150L that looks to have been painted with some kind of enamel paint that should clean off easily, and a banded boar that's crumbling as I handle it. I guess I'm heading over to Shavemac's configurator to see if I want to sink one of their badgers in it. it's an 18/19mm and would make a great traveler.
What I assume is a 4/5 complete, (3/5 functional) New SC, that would be cool to test drive if I can find replacement parts. it'd be cool to keep it as a smaller traveler if I liked it. the head and base plate are grungy though; they need a good clean and polish/sealant.
The Hospital Blades wrappers are in good looking shape and may be worth trying out (5 for $.25 on the box). the Silver Stars' wrappers look good and one blade is out a wrapper; in pristine, iridescently colored shape, but I haven't luped the edges of it.
and a good sized tin mirror in the big pocket that needs a good polish too.
the rest? well... it's a nice looking time capsule. if it had a vintage Williams puck, I'd be lathering it up now. probably not going to open the tube on that cream though.
and no... I'm not interested in selling/giving away any of it at this time, thanks for asking.
