Well after collecting for about 9 mths now I feel as if I have all the razors I'll ever need. And I'd just like to thank you guys for all the info and advice I have received. This site is a perfect example of what's good about the internet. My first razor purchase, (bottomleft) is the the ball end tech and I discovered B/B while researching this particular razor. Top left is my Gillette Popular in a case that I bought for 50p from a car-boot sale yesterday, (the case was 50p not the razor). Top right is my Junior Aristocrat, off Ebay which came in a joblot of two razors. I suspected I had my eye on something special even though the pic was very fuzzy, sometimes that approach doesn't work, but on this occasion I was very pleased with the result. Bottom right is my only American razor, a birth year slim adjustable, (as used by James Bond in Goldfinger). I'm really looking forward to getting to know this razor. And last but by no means least, middle top is the Gillette number #58. This believe it or not has turned out to be my cheapest razor purchase (£4.75) from a charity shop! I've had a few other razors but I've always been keen to hone down the collection to a handful of razors. I'm only holding onto the travel razor till a better example comes along, and ideally I'd like a maximum of seven. So what do you think I should complete my collection with?
My humble collection
- Thread starter sam o'reilly
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Even though I'm a novice on the shaving scene...the Gilette Aristocrat has had me drooling ever since I saw it.
But I'm a sucker for gold, so what do I know...
But I'm a sucker for gold, so what do I know...
You really can't consider your collection complete without at the least a GEM 1912! I finally tried mine a little over a month ago and now I look at my DE's a little differently. A GEM 1912 has become many B&B members favorite shaver.
Depending on which handle style that you purchase it's looks could rival your most beautiful Gillettes.
Depending on which handle style that you purchase it's looks could rival your most beautiful Gillettes.
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Some nice razors you've got there.
I would recommend another open comb - Aristocrat #15, Tuckaway or a New are all classy looking razors that give super smooth shaves.
Good luck.
I would recommend another open comb - Aristocrat #15, Tuckaway or a New are all classy looking razors that give super smooth shaves.
Good luck.
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Good tips. I often wondered what the difference between an Aristocrat and a junior version is?
