Ist time razor buyer,saying hello and seeking help on my first purchase

[idahogem]

Hello everyone, wanted to hello as this is my first time here seems like such a great board and I love the PIF. I am just starting out in thrift store, yard sale hunting for things. I am an avid internet user and have tried for hours to research a razor I found 2 days ago but I havent had much luck other than finding an ebay sale that sold what looks to be the same exact one yesterday. here is the link http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAP...yDoUqf%2FYJ5h9j8MZoYY%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc I do not use ebay so this isnt a promotion It was just about the first thing that popped up when I did a google search for the razor. The description in the sale was vauge as to the year model other than it was a vintage Barbasol razor. It looked exacly like mine except mine has a little more wear and tear on it. The auction had 25 bids and the razor sold for 152.00, and was sold on the 2nd. My eyebrows kinda raised at that so now I got a itch to find out more. Ecepecially since for $2.50 I got a 1979 Gillette Black Beauty with a case (lining is missing, 3 partail boxes of blades and the mystery Barbasol razor. First I dont hardly ever write in forums so forgive my inexperiance if you will. Im not sure if Im supposed to post this in this forum so any guidence please. No offence intended. I would like to ask anyone kind enough if they know anything about this razor, year model. I remember my grandfather using one like it thats why I bought it in the first place. What I know about it the guy said he bought a lot of things from an auction in 1982 that came from a museum in Wallace Idaho. I have found so much info but seems like Im running in circles on it. I have found no marks of any kind on it other than the Barasol name around the handle unless Im not looking in the right place. I am a 50 yo girl so I dont plan on using it. I do intend to sell it eventually when I find out the right way to go about it. Thank you for your help and I have a feeling Ill never look at a razor the same way again lol. I will attach pictures of the razors for you to see

 

[mblakele]

Welcome to B&B!

 

[BigFoot]

Welcome to B&B!! There was nothing wrong with were you put your post, but I moved it to the safety razor forum. I think the experts there will see it easier and be able to answer your questions.

 

[ERVARGASNY]

Welcome, you have two fine Razors there, The Black Handle one looks like The Adjustable Black Beauty, Which Shaves kind of like the Slim Adjustable, Also the Chrome handle one Looks like a Barbasol that is know to be a Very Aggressive shaver, more like a 3-5 Day Beard Growth Chopper, Congrats on those 2 Razors and Welcome to B&B

 

[alex2363]

Welcome to the Badger and blade. You have 2 very fine razors. They are as Ervargas said the Black Beauty adjustable razor by Gillette (or it may be a Gillette G3000 too)

the 2nd one is Barbasol razor, i have 1 and love it. it is very aggressive(sharp), the Barbasols they range from $50 to $150 dollars on Ebay. and $25 to $45 for the Black one

 

[idahogem]

Thank you for the comments evry1. Im still really curious about the barbasol razor. The original owner said it came from a museum in a mining town close to me, but the other one that was with it was dated View attachment 2484131979. Since I was not able to find any marks on it other than the name. What/where would be the best thing to do to identify the age/model. It is very heavy and the handle quite big around, Ive seen mention of a fat boy might that be the model? It measures 7/16 across and the handle is 3 1/2 from the head. Looks like a brass insert where the head and handle go together. And as far as the coating do you think it is nickel or chrome? Thank you

 

[Oblique Human]

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