First Se Razor

[Somerled]

Hi folks.

Was browsing on that well known auction site and snagged me this razor.

It only had seconds to go when I saw it, so I bid £10 and won!

This is the best picture I have of it for now. Anyone got any idea's what version of Ever Ready SE it is?

I've ordered some GEM PTFE blades for it, should all arrive before Christmas I hope.

How long do the blades last compared to DE blades?

Cheers,

Doug.

 

[cgr86]

In my experience , 5-8 shaves per blade is about right. Unfortunately I don’t know what model it is , so my apologies.

 

[HouseOfChains]

Your pictures don't load for me. Anyone else have an issue?


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[GearNoir]

Not sure, but gorgeous art nouveau / deco style handle!

 

[Somerled]

It seems to have uploaded the same picture twice.

Try this

Unfortunately there are no pictures of the assembled razor.

Looking around I think it may be a 1912, but won't know for sure until it arrives.

Cheers,

Doug.

 

[HouseOfChains]

Hi folks.

Was browsing on that well known auction site and snagged me this razor.

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It only had seconds to go when I saw it, so I bid £10 and won!

This is the best picture I have of it for now. Anyone got any idea's what version of Ever Ready SE it is?

I've ordered some GEM PTFE blades for it, should all arrive before Christmas I hope.

How long do the blades last compared to DE blades?

Cheers,

Doug.

Had to leave taptalk and look in the web browser. Looks like a 1912 patent but beyond that I have no idea what year it is.
1912's are great shavers, my Gem Junior shaves the best out of the 6 1912 razors I have.
I suggest getting a Ever Ready 1924 "Shovelhead" next. Very underrated razor and you can get them on the cheap.
I can get about 6 or 7 shaves out of a blade.

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[xxvaleria]

That's a very nice Ever Ready 1912 in a very nice case. You did well.

 

[Peter's coin]

Very nice set.

 

[Somerled]

Thanks all.

@HouseOfChains I was looking at a nice 1924 Shovelhead when I spotted this.

With razors this cheap it would be criminal not to try them.

Cheers,

Doug.

 

[HouseOfChains]

Thanks all.

@HouseOfChains I was looking at a nice 1924 Shovelhead when I spotted this.

With razors this cheap it would be criminal not to try them.

Cheers,

Doug.

I shaved with the shovel head the last 2 days and with a longer handle it shaves every bit as good as the 1912 gem Junior.

 

[Somerled]

My razor arrived today.

The razor and case are in pristine condition, no sign of much use at all.

Inside the clam it is marked "Ever-Ready" and "MADE IN U.S.A."
Around the screw hole where the handle attaches is "PAT'D 1912"

I can find no other marking as to indicate its actual age.
How can I tell how old it is?

Not shaved with it yet, probably give it a spin tomorrow.

Cheers,

Doug.

 

[Peter's coin]

That great. If you Google “Every Ready Razor dating” you’ll find some articles with a history of the Gem and Ever Ready brands. If I’m reading them correctly, the 1912 Pat. Ever Ready was produced starting in 1930, of all years!

 

[kyproset]

It's a great shaver, only loud.

 

[Somerled]

@Peter's coin looks like your right. 1930 is when Ever Ready started making the patented 1912, then ceased production in the USA in 1933. So it falls somwhere within those 3 years.

@kyproset I'll be giving it a try later tonight.
Will be interesting to see how long it takes me to get the angle right.

 

[HouseOfChains]

@Peter's coin looks like your right. 1930 is when Ever Ready started making the patented 1912, then ceased production in the USA in 1933. So it falls somwhere within those 3 years.

@kyproset I'll be giving it a try later tonight.
Will be interesting to see how long it takes me to get the angle right.

I found the angle very easy to find. Put the head flush to your face then bring it out until it feels comfortable. I think I keep it about a cm or less away.

 

[Peter's coin]

Yes, that’s what I do, too. I shaved this morning with a Gem 1912 that I hadn’t used, yet. Put in a new blade, found the angle and got a great, easy, BBS shave. They are loud. I really like all of my vintage Gem and Ever Ready razors.

 

[AZBronco]

Nice set. I have a 1912 style, as well. It's my favorite Gem/Ever Ready style razor.

 

[Somerled]

Just had my first shave with the 1912 and, hesistant to say, but this might be the best shave i've had since i took up wet shaving 6 months ago.
The nearest I can get to this is with my Feather AS-D2 and a nice sharp blade - which cost 20 times more than the 1912!

I love the noise! you can really tell its mowing down the bristles, and tell when they are all gone. Pretty cool.

I can usually get 12-18 hours of smooth face with a good Feather shave, should be interesting to see how long this lasts.

Thanks for the help with this guys, getting the right angle was easy once i took your advice.

Cheers,

Doug.

 

[GearNoir]

Awesome! Keep it up.