Very nice. You are very lucky to have the heirlooms from your grandfather. I'm hoping to still stumble across one from mine at some point in the old storage attic at my parents house.
Yeah, I'm so happy to have the heirloom Gillettes...they were just sitting in my Dad's cabinet for years collecting dust. They needed a better home and got one!
Very nice, I have very few usable family items, but it's always comforting to know that, e.g., my grandfather used that very same old saw, or that was Mom's "go to" skillet. I keep telling myself "don't collect, it makes for crazy", but, given flea markets, ebay, and even "new" prices, this is a comparatively inexpensive hobby. Sure beats a penchant for shell cordovan shoes
Can I ask waht you favorite razor or 2 razor are in terms of actual shaving performance? Just curious. So great that you were able to get some passed down!