Justifying a purchased vintage Razor just for parts ?

[SixCats!]

Hi all,

Oooooh man, I admit it, I have RAD bad! Yesterday, I purchased (albeit pretty cheap) another vintage Razor (1930's Gillette Long Comb "NEW") with the handle having a large
split! So large that the "Ball End" will not hold in place. The rest of the Razor is however
is very good condition. I "justified" this purchase by telling myself, I can use this Razor for
"extra" parts. Ummmm, perhaps there is some truth to that justification. At any rate, do any of you Guy find yourselves doing as I did, or, have I just completely fallen down the RAD Rabbit hole ?

SixCats!

 

[Macfrommichigan]

No one on this forum needs to justify anything. LOL

 

[freebird0064]

Most don't fall down the rabbit holes, they jump in

 

[DCRIII]

Most don't fall down the rabbit holes, they jump in

Often times willingly head first!

 

[ajkel64]

No one on this forum needs to justify anything. LOL

What Mac said.

 

[santamariasteve]

What parts are we talking about?

I predict you will never use the spare parts.

 

[dmshaver]

You're already in way deep because you're asking us to justify your purchase. Of course we're going to justify it!!!

 

[Hannah's Dad]

You're already in way deep because you're asking us to justify your purchase. Of course we're going to justify it!!!

Bingo.

 

[REV579]

It's hard to quantify and qualify an answer without a picture. You must know this by now.

 

[Big Jim]

It is easy to find a usable handle, just not a period correct one. West Coast Shaving and Maggards comes to mind. Just use it and enjoy.

 

[troy]

Just fix the handle, it's easy and you can even add extra weight if you want.
Tutorial: Repair cracked handles/shafts in Gillette Old Types etc.

 

[ryinzana]

It’s best to just close your eyes, say a quick prayer for your wallet, and let RAD take you where it will...

 

[dmshaver]

and let RAD take you where it will...

Down, down, down into a deep, dark, bottomless pit!


No, really it's not dark down here because all of our razors reflect the little light that makes it down this deep. It's good!

 

[sharktown]

+1
Hahaha - you have it bad, just like the rest of us or you wouldn't have asked the question.
Fall in the rabbit hole, get out and do it all over again, and again, and again....[emoji16]

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[SixCats!]

Hi all,

Ah! Power back ON! Wind storm had KO power!

Justified ? Justified ? We don't need any STINKIN' Justification!
Forgive me Guys, I just don't know what I was thinking.
@santamariasteve, well Sir, basically, I acquired a 1930's Gillette Ball End/Long Comb "NEW" in which there is a split nearly (3/4's) the length of the handle. So (per Big Jim suggestion) if I find/purchase an (after market or original handle) I'll have another nice usable "NEW". That being said (believe it or not) I THINK I have gained some semblance of self control regarding RAD. Both yesterday and today, I PASSED on purchasing some vintages Razors. One was a BLUE TIP Gillette and the other a Super Speed (me thinks). In my humble opinion, both were TOO expensive especially for their not so pristine condition. In addition, I held in my Hand today a very nice condition H. Boker & Co. Straight Razor. The price was very fair. I came close to buying this Razor however, I again exercised some "self control" and I did NOT purchase the Boker. Whoa! perhaps there is some hope for me after all.

SixCats!

 

[santamariasteve]

Brother SixCats,

So why do you need 2 Gillette NEW's? Just asking. Wait. I know. You have 2 hands.

I have 3 NEW's. They are outstanding razors but I have no idea why I have 3 of 'em. And I only have 2 hands.

 

[sharktown]

Bravo! - self control is a good thing.

I have a New LC too and love it. Once I got the hang of using it the shave is buttery smooth ....

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[REV579]

Brother SixCats,

So why do you need 2 Gillette NEW's? Just asking. Wait. I know. You have 2 hands.

I have 3 NEW's. They are outstanding razors but I have no idea why I have 3 of 'em. And I only have 2 hands.

Only 3?
There are AT LEAST 6 different types of typical US configurations. 3 different finishes. Factoring in the Handle options might make your head pop.

 

[SixCats!]

@santamariasteve , lol steve, two Hands indeed. Actually, in the last four weeks, I have acquired
(ugggh, I'm down with the sickness) TWENTY Razors! Of the twenty, six are "Single Edge" Razors (two 1912 Ever-Ready, two GEM Micromatics, GEM 1912 Travel Razor and a NOS 1944 "Shake Sharp") three are Straight Razors and the remainder are Double Edge Gillette :

1958 (D4) FATBOY
1930's Long Comb/Ball End "New"
1952 Super Speed
1958 (D2) TECH Ball End
1956 (B2) Flair Tip (medium) Super Speed
1921 "Old Type" Ball End (S.N. P671143)
1941 RANGER TECH
1940's FAT HANDLE TECH
1931 SPECIAL #175 GOODWILL (w/#160 Cap) Long Comb/Ball End
1930's "New" Short Comb/Ball End.
1930's "New" Long Comb/Ball End.

SixCats!

 

[TimeOnTarget]

You came to wrong place looking for help.

I am on Ebay right now looking at razors that I don't need...