Welcome aboard!
That haul should last you awhile!!
That haul should last you awhile!!
I'm the new guy that bought 1767 blades for $45. Hi!
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Very nice purchase
Very nice purchase
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I'll have to start keeping track. So far though, out of every blade I've used the best I've had was with the Dorco Titan at 4 shaves and the Van Der Hagen Ice Tempered Stainless at 4 as well. The shark chrome seriously irritates my skin, and the Treet BB only lasted me one shave before it kicked the bucket. I try to shave every day, but after the Shark Chrome I had to stop for 3 days. The Van Der Hagen took the extea stubble like a champ though.
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I already have two (of the same) brushes and a bunch of soap samplers and cream. Think It's too late for me?
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Already had one of those "acquisition disorders". Got 50 Treet 7 Days for $7.59, and a Gillette (Possibly Super Speed but I won't know intil it gets here) Also looking at some Gillette 7 o clocks, Gillette '62 Slim, and '77 Slim.
I had to get my calculator out, it's a story problem.
If Gary has 1767 razor blades, shaves every other day, and uses each blade for 5 shaves, how long before he uses his last blade, in years? (Show your work.)
2 x 5 = 10 (number of days each blade used)
10 x 1767 = 17670 (total number of days to use all)
17670 ÷ 365 = 48.41 years (or well past my "use by" date)
...and you paid a mere 2.54 cents per blade...a steal.
Anyway, welcome to the show.
If Gary has 1767 razor blades, shaves every other day, and uses each blade for 5 shaves, how long before he uses his last blade, in years? (Show your work.)
2 x 5 = 10 (number of days each blade used)
10 x 1767 = 17670 (total number of days to use all)
17670 ÷ 365 = 48.41 years (or well past my "use by" date)
...and you paid a mere 2.54 cents per blade...a steal.
Anyway, welcome to the show.
We'll be happy to help you acquire things if you'd like.
You are on a good path with vintage gear. There are some nice ones out there. Consider one of the Gillette New open comb razors (short comb or long comb). Nice design on those and they are solid brass so can be replated to look like new. If you like the idea of single edge razors, have a look at one of the Gem Micromatic models (oops, they don't accept the kind of blades you just bought).
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I was estimating about 18 years if I use 2 blades a week, but I could probably manage 1 a week.I had to get my calculator out, it's a story problem.
If Gary has 1767 razor blades, shaves every other day, and uses each blade for 5 shaves, how long before he uses his last blade, in years? (Show your work.)
2 x 5 = 10 (number of days each blade used)
10 x 1767 = 17670 (total number of days to use all)
17670 ÷ 365 = 48.41 years (or well past my "use by" date)
...and you paid a mere 2.54 cents per blade...a steal.
Anyway, welcome to the show.
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Speaking of plating, my one concern is that it seems like Gillette was using Nickel for some of the models? Nickel doesn't agree with me.We'll be happy to help you acquire things if you'd like.
You are on a good path with vintage gear. There are some nice ones out there. Consider one of the Gillette New open comb razors (short comb or long comb). Nice design on those and they are solid brass so can be replated to look like new. If you like the idea of single edge razors, have a look at one of the Gem Micromatic models (oops, they don't accept the kind of blades you just bought).
Welcome to B&B!
Congrats on the haul. You have some highly praised blades there, notably the Israeli Red Personna blades and the Gillette Silver Blues.
Starting with a bang! Welcome aboard.
Yes, some Gillette DE razors were nickel plated. Lots of gold-washed brass if you go back far enough, to 3-piece razors before the Tech. Plus some silver on brass. My vintage stores are full of brass/gold Gillettes for not much money. The New Long Comb and New Short Comb are great razors if you are starting on vintage Gillette. I regularly see functional versions in good shape for $20 or less. Generally much of the gold or silver is gone.
Many of them are nickel plated, but not all. Underneath is solid brass for most of them. If you go for a replate you can choose something else like chrome or a more exotic metal.
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Yep, have a couple I'm bidding on at the moment. I love the Henson, but I wanted to get something adjustable to try out.
I sent you a message about a Slim, hope you have enough posts to read it.
Outstanding haul! Welcome to B&B!
Hahahahahaha!
And I just sent your 5 7 O'Clock Blacks this afternoon. This is hilarious!
You'll love the AL13++. I've been doing this for 13 years and have maybe a dozen razors, about a month ago, the AL13++ became my "Razor for Life". You won't have the nicks problem much any more. It's possible to still get one, but you have to practically be trying to do it.
Have fun!
And I just sent your 5 7 O'Clock Blacks this afternoon. This is hilarious!
You'll love the AL13++. I've been doing this for 13 years and have maybe a dozen razors, about a month ago, the AL13++ became my "Razor for Life". You won't have the nicks problem much any more. It's possible to still get one, but you have to practically be trying to do it.
Have fun!
How you got your start in DE shaving
