First SE razor Ever-Ready 1914?

[velocityboy]

I bought this at Above the Tie a couple of days ago. To be perfectly honest I was there to buy my birth year Slim and needed to spend a little more to qualify for free shipping. Basically I bought this Ever-Ready without any prior investigating into SE razors mostly because it looked very nice, seemed in good shape and because I knew I wanted to try SE shaving at some point.

Now, having read a few threads with recommendations for first SE razors the 1914 ER never seems to be among the recommendations. Do you guys think I would be okay starting out with this or should I maybe set the 1914 ER aside for now and get a 1912 Gem or something else to ease myself into SE shaving?



(photos are from abovethetie.com)

 

[HoosierTrooper]

Load it up and have at it, the '14 ER is one of the best SE's ever made. That particular set was sold in the early-mid 20's and was known as the Town set.

That one looks like it's been re-plated, or else it's in absolute factory new mint condition.

 

[ERVARGASNY]

That is a Fine Shaver, and I have a few sets of 1914 SE's That one there gave me one of the best shaves in my Life, even going against the grain, You got yourself a fine shave there friend, Congrats

 

[Vickers]

Holy cow, that thing is immaculate!

 

[velocityboy]

Thanks for the replies guys. I guess I'm good to go then. I'm really looking forward to receiving this razor and using it.

 

[urr-lord]

Wow!A beauty.

 

[fcdiscus]

Looks like a piece of crap to ME! PM me and I will give you my address so I can examine it more closely!

 

[Haggises]

Wow that's a beauty.
1914 is my favorite SE. Enjoy the shaves!

 

[cryhavoc]

Beauty of a razor!

 

[JJMontague]

Very nice shaver! That one has also been dubbed the "Lil Lather Catcher."

 

[Viseguy]

Replated, surely. A beaut!

 

[Mick]

You will never look at a DE again once you start using that 1914....

 

[Alucard73]

Wow, I have one too but not that nice!

 

[velocityboy]

You will never look at a DE again once you start using that 1914....

I hope I love it that much. But then what will I do with my 3400 DE blades and 14 DE razors?

 

[Above The Tie]

It is a beautiful razor, and for the record it has it's orgional finish. No replating on this one, just a wonderful specimen.

 

[Viseguy]

It is a beautiful razor, and for the record it has it's orgional finish. No replating on this one, just a wonderful specimen.

Wow, I'm amazed. Thanks for letting us know, Stan.

 

[duokun]

Wow, that is a beautiful razor. You will enjoy your shaves with that I am sure.

 

[Haggises]

I blame this thread for making me shell out $$ to buy a replated 1914.

 

[retturn2blades]

You will never look at a DE again once you start using that 1914....

Turtle, I think your "BOTOC" pledge signature speaks contrary to your post.

Unless EverReady makes a 1914 OC?

 

[TheVez2]

i hope i love it that much. But then what will i do with my 3400 de blades and 14 de razors?

pif !