There are many threads discussing the pro and cons of very high priced, medium priced or budget razors, and all that goes with the concept of monetary value.
To me the age of a good working razor, regardless of it's plate loss, and other aesthetic dings, is far more valuable than money. It is history, and the lost memories and experiences of those who once shaved with them and those of us who shave with them still. The feeling of 'were you being used the morning of the Kennedy assassination?' 'were you being used when the radio announced the attack on Pearl Harbour?' often comes over me when I use one of my vintages. Also the little, unrecorded triumphs and tragedies which were part of previous owner's lives, they witnessed and are lost to history.
Basically I commune with my vintage razors, and they are my friends.
Just to start off, my modest little collection has a combined age of 406 years.
2 Gillette Adjustables - 114 years
1 Super Speed - 73 years
1 Tech - 57 years
1 Open Comb - 90 years
1 Ever Ready SE 72 years
So, let us see who has the oldest razor collection on B&B by years of individual items?
To me the age of a good working razor, regardless of it's plate loss, and other aesthetic dings, is far more valuable than money. It is history, and the lost memories and experiences of those who once shaved with them and those of us who shave with them still. The feeling of 'were you being used the morning of the Kennedy assassination?' 'were you being used when the radio announced the attack on Pearl Harbour?' often comes over me when I use one of my vintages. Also the little, unrecorded triumphs and tragedies which were part of previous owner's lives, they witnessed and are lost to history.
Basically I commune with my vintage razors, and they are my friends.
Just to start off, my modest little collection has a combined age of 406 years.
2 Gillette Adjustables - 114 years
1 Super Speed - 73 years
1 Tech - 57 years
1 Open Comb - 90 years
1 Ever Ready SE 72 years
So, let us see who has the oldest razor collection on B&B by years of individual items?
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