I just got this one in a lot of 16 razors most of which were in pieces, I think it is a Goodwill but I'm not sure also is this the correct handle? -Blade BoyView attachment 144592View attachment 144593
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Is this a Goodwill?
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Yes, a Goodwill. And the model I'm looking for. Nice.
looks like one to my eyes. Nice score!
Yes, it is. The slotted diamond studs make it a Special Goodwill #175 from 1931. It looks beautiful. Congratulations.
And, yes, it is the correct handle. The Goodwills used the left-over handles from the Old Types and the very early NEW's.
If you use this razor, don't overtighten the handle on the head -- these handles are known for cracking, sometimes unusuably so. If you forget my advice, replacement handles are available from Cooncatbob, but that reduces the value of the razor and may not look the same as the original.
The cracking noted on Old Type handles has nothing to do with over-tightening. The crack happens in the tube, while the threads (that would be stressed by tightening) are part of the end piece that is pressed into the tube. Some handles also crack at the bottom, where the ball-end is located. That also has nothing to do with the head attachment.
The manufacturing method used to assemble the handles caused stress in the tube which relieved itself by cracking. Some minor, some major, but none due to tightening.
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