This has probably been asked before, but I didn't see it in a search. I was just wondering how hard is it today to acquire one of these? I am sure they are all going for high dollar amounts now, which means I'll likely never get one. I was just curious since I think they are one of the best looking razors, and I only collect Gillettes. It seems I never even see them for sale any more.
How difficult is it to acquire a double ring?
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They do come up on B/S/T here from time to time too.
Once in a blue moon. Good luck.
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Thank you. I just wasn't sure if I was missing out on something, since I rarely see any sold. I think I would need a lot of luck to find one, as you said.
Think of how hard it was for Frodo to get ONE ring, then double that.
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Someone gave it to him. That wasn't a difficult acquisition.
haha, very nice ! XD
you mean like this one....
Wow!! I bet a razor that size requires quite a bit of product! And you mind telling me how you apply "zero" pressure?!
I was thinking the same thing. The task of getting rid of the ring was a lot more difficult than procurement.Someone gave it to him. That wasn't a difficult acquisition.
Thats is exactly what i ment. 
Ah, but how do we know that's not a normal size razor, and you have really tiny feet?
Blade angle will be the least of your worries with this. Load in a feather and sail into the sunset! Or the nearest ER
The thing to do is to keep your eyes peeled.
Glide through antique stores and flea markets as you get the opportunity. Not everyone selling old stuff (or old razors) knows that the double-ring is rare. We've seen a number of double-rings here that people just found along with other, more common razors at an antique store.
Also, when you see razor lots on the 'bay, use a keen eye. It doesn't happen all the time, but every now and again you'll see lots with a bunch of cheap gems and superspeeds and kronas and other common (sometimes grimy) razors, but these can occasionally contain rarities like a double ring.
Sometimes you can have good luck just looking for "black" razors... that is, tarnished silver ones. Most of the time, these will be single-rings, but you may happen upon a double-ring. You may also see a cruddy-looking case that's beat up and half-destroyed, and the razor inside may look pretty ratty, but these can sometimes be the double-ring you seek, though they might be overlooked because they appear so tatty.
Finally, you might find one for cheap as an ebay BIN, offered up by someone that doesn't appreciate its rarity, or maybe down-priced because of some old blade rust or a bent corner tooth.
Yes, they're rare, and most of the ones that show up all by themselves on the 'bay are going to be bid in a competitive manner, but if you want one, you can get one cheaper, but it means working for it and spending the time.
For my part, I've completely given up on getting one, not because I don't want one, but given the amount of effort involved, and the fact that I already have a range of different old types, it doesn't bring much to my collection other than being rare, and I'd rather have another Apollo or LeCoq or something more obscure, instead.
Hope it helps,
-- Chet
Very well written sir. If i ever find 2 at the one time ill be sure to sell it to someone on this forum.
Ive bought one on Swedish-ebay whit a haircutting device last week.
Its brass and in exelent shape all teeht are straight and no crack in the handle
It was bargain Ive paid $3 for it, my cheapest razor so far.
Now its going to Krona for replaiting, so it would look like new.
Its brass and in exelent shape all teeht are straight and no crack in the handle
It was bargain Ive paid $3 for it, my cheapest razor so far.
Now its going to Krona for replaiting, so it would look like new.
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