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Oh man, RAD grabbed ahold of me an just wont let go. I've been into this wet shaving thing for about 8 months and I have amassed 81 razors (not counting the 16 I have up for sale right now). So I'm averaging about 10 razors per month. Is that more than average?

Here is what I have so far:

Double Edge - (34)
1909 Gillette ABC Floral with case (S/N: A983637, L44375)
1918 Gillette Ball-end Old Type "Property U.S. Army" (S/N: J3999)
'17-'29 Gillette Ball-end Old Type, pocket style (x3)
1927 Gillette New Improved - Tuckaway w/ case (S/N: 817178B) (Grandfather's Birth Year Razor)
'29-'40 Gillette NEW, ball end long comb
'29-'40 Gillette NEW, barrel handle long comb
'29-'40 Gillette NEW, barrel handle short comb
'38-'41 Gillette Early Tech, silver
'38-'41 Gillette Early Tech, gold
1946 Gillette Aristocrat w/ case
'46-'50 Gillette Tech, gold ball end, NDC
'46-'50 Gillette Milord
'47-'50 Gillette 40’s Style Super Speed, NDC
1955 Gillette (A3) Ball End Tech (Father's Birth Year Razors)
1955 Gillette (A3) Flare Tip Super Speed (Father's Birth Year Razors)
1955 Gillette (A4) Blue Tip Super Speed (Father's Birth Year Razors)
1957 Gillette (C2) Blue Tip Super Speed
1959 Gillette (E2) Ball end Travel Tech w/ leather "Razor-Pak" case
1959 Gillette (E1) "Fat Boy" Adjustable w/ case
1959 Gillette (E3) Red Tip Super Speed
1960 Gillette (F4) "Fat Boy" Adjustable
1960 Gillette (F4) Executive Fat boy
1961 Gillette (G3) Aristocrat Adjustable w/ case
1964 Gillette (J2) Flare Tip Super Speed
1964 Gillette (J3) Flare Tip Super Speed
1966 Gillette (L4) "Slim" Adjustable
1971 Gillette (R3) Black Handled Super Speed
1976 Gillette (W1) Black Handled Super Speed (My Birth Year Razor)
???? Gillette British Red Tip Super Speed - stamped III
Schick Krona
Star gold w/ streamline type handle
Plastic no name

Cartridge - (4)
1977 Gillette (X3) Atra - silver handle with case
1993 Cintika Prince Shavingwell (Frog, Trac II)
1994 Cintika Yawnmower (Lawnmower, Trac II)
2000 Gillette Atra - NIB

Single Edge - (22)
Gem Junior Bar Lather Catcher 1900/1901 w/case
Gem 1912 w/ Chain link handle, silver
Gem 1912 w/ Chain link handle, brass
Gem 1912, tall head
Gem 1912, short head, straight
Gem 1912, short head, curved
Gem Junior, gold (tall head)
Gem Junior w/ fat bakelite handle
Gem Featherweight
Gem G-Bar w/ case
Gem Micromatic Open Comb w/ Ivory bakelite case
Gem Micromatic Open Comb - Silver
Gem Micromatic Open Comb - Gold
Gem Micromatic Clog Pruf - Silver
Gem Micromatic Clog Pruf - Gold
Gem Micromatic Bullet Tip - Gold
Ever-Ready 1912 w/ Chain link handle - Gold
Ever-Ready 1912 w/ Chain link handle - Silver
Ever-Ready 1924 "Shovel head" (x2)
Ever-Ready 1924 "Lift Here" w/ plastic case
Ever-Ready 1924 "Lift Here" w/ Khaki case(Gift of the American Red Cross)

Injector - (7)
Schick Type E (1933-1945) w/ case
Schick Type G (1946-1955) w/ case
Schick Type I (1955-1958)
Schick Type J (1958-1964)
Schick Type L (1965-1980) - M21
Schick Type M (1965-1972) - M11
Schick Type M (1965-1972) - M48

Straight - (14)
C.F. Wolfertz & Co - Allentown, PA (ca. 1905-1944)
Crown Razor Co. - Boston, MA (1900-1930)
Curtin & Clark Cutley Co. - St Joseph, MO
#1 Hess - Hess Hair Milk Laboratiories - St. Paul, MN (Solingen, Made in Germany)
J.A. Henckels (at least ca. 1731 - present)
Kropp - Sheffield, England
Mulcuto Ex-tra - Mulcuto Werk / Solingen, Germany
Ohio Cutlery Co (1919-1925)
Torrey - Worcester, MA (ca. 1858-1963)
Trusteel
Wade & Butcher (x2) (ca. 1845 - 1919)
Yankee Cutlery Co. 910 - Germany - Trademark of Reichard until 1933, then of American Safety Razor (ca. 1903-1953)
Unknown

Do I have a problem???
 
Do I have a problem???

Yes! :bored:

I've been at this since mid-2009 and I have 5 DE's (2 were PIF's) and now 2 injectors (just picked up an Adjustable today to go with my L).

Perhaps part of it is that i'm so broke I cannot really afford to spend any money but I would like to think I wouldn't have many more even if I had the money. I enjoy trying to use the few that I have and since i'm really after learning my Blue Tip right now, that should keep me satisfied for many months. My joy in experimentation comes more from different creams (as I like to rotate scents nearly daily).
 
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Do I have a problem???

Yes, you didnt mention the best razor gillette ever made...the fusion! :lol:

No in all seriousness though thats a nice collection. I think all you need now is a toggle :thumbup: They are definitely over-hyped, but I think everyone should shave with one at least once. I love the red tip and all metal adjustables. The new standard is a phenomenal shaver as well
 
You got it pretty bad. I acquired 22 razors in three weeks. Only reason I stopped for now, is I need mo money to buy razors! But I will be kicking it into gear again later this week as I go "dumpster diving" into more antique stores. In the meantime, I have been working up plans to build a display case for my collection to put in my office.
 
Nice collection :thumbup:

I just finished my RAD last night....I'm done!

Finally got a 34 OC Aristocrat TTO on the way.

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Vez,

My reply earlier was just in jest. That really is an impressive collection! You really should post pics.


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Thanks everyone, I'll see about getting some pictures up later. It took me a while just to catalog it all and get the dating information correct. Thinking about digging it all back out to photo it, is not high on my list right now, but eventually I will.

Right now I'm trying to find a way to store everything so that it is organized and easy to access. I'm thinking of some sort of drawer cabinet. Like a cheaper version of a tool chest.
 
Thanks everyone, I'll see about getting some pictures up later. It took me a while just to catalog it all and get the dating information correct. Thinking about digging it all back out to photo it, is not high on my list right now, but eventually I will.

Right now I'm trying to find a way to store everything so that it is organized and easy to access. I'm thinking of some sort of drawer cabinet. Like a cheaper version of a tool chest.

I use old cigar boxes. I line the bottom with felt. Looks nice, convenient, easy, and basically free. You can usually get boxes for free at tobacconists. Some of them are really colorful and fancy looking
 
Thats exactly how I started. I was buying close to 20-30 a month. Now I slimmed the collection down alot.

Either way that is a very nice collection :thumbup1:
 
I didn't like that idea at first, but it is growing on me. And I know a place where I can get a bunch of them that are identical. Might have to try them out. Thanks!

Even if you don't smoke cigars, they seem a little nostalgic. Kinda fits in with the whole era. Most cigar boxes have "old" designs, but there are more modern looking ones as well
 
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