Safety Razor Acquisition Thread.

[NoScrubs]

Goodwill Update:
The razor was in pretty bad shape and I was able to clean and polish the Goodwill to a great looking old guy. Once I polished through the deteriorated lacquer and the thin gold wash I ended up with the red hue brass cap. I polished the cap to a nice reddish shine and paired it with an ATT copper handle. Looks great and the heaver longer handle improved an already great shave. Goodwill with a red hue brass cap, brass base, and a copper handle.

 

[kingfisher]

I can definitely understand that. The Modern is mild yet efficient. I've shaved with it all week and it's a good razor. I do love the original small batch Ikons best up to the first version of the Ikon slant.
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Totally agree. For me, the Modern was the best of them, then the S3S, then the H2O. All of these were better razors than any of the iKons that came thereafter, including the much-loved Deluxe OC, which I liked ok, but it wasn't a match for the original Gillette New Deluxe (imo).

 

[Turbomunkey]

1962 slim, this thing could almost pass for new. Unreal...

 

[HabanaRon]

Just received the RazoRock Game Changer .68. My first stainless steel razor and I have to say I’m very impressed considering the price compared to many others on the market. Extremely smooth DFS with an Astra SP. Using a Feather next time which I expect will be a closer shave.

 

[Chevy Novacaine]

Found this at the antique store yesterday for $18 (pictures below). My knowledge of vintage razors is poor, but I think it's a Gillette Super Speed, though I'm sure someone can correct me if I am wrong. If I did my homework correctly, I think it's a 1947. It's tarnished and worn a bit. I took some Scrubbing Bubbles and a toothbrush to it, but it still needs some work so I'll do some more research to see if I can't get it cleaned up a bit more (tips welcome). Otherwise mechanism seems to work fine and I look forward to taking it for a test drive after I'm done with the Fixed Four for March.

I also found a Gillette Aristocrat (in what appeared to be in good shape) with case for $50, but the higher price made it harder to pull the trigger. After getting home I started to regret not jumping on it, but thought I'd let the fine fellows at B&B talk me into or out of going back for it.

 

[JimmyCB]

An Aristocrat in good shape (with a case) for $50 is a great deal. Go back and buy it! I paid more than that for a gold plated 1934 Aristocrat (open comb) with case on eBay. My Aristocrat is in great shape (TTO mechanism works perfectly, not much plating loss) and shaves great.

 

[kingfisher]

Found this at the antique store yesterday for $18 (pictures below). My knowledge of vintage razors is poor, but I think it's a Gillette Super Speed, though I'm sure someone can correct me if I am wrong. If I did my homework correctly, I think it's a 1947. It's tarnished and worn a bit. I took some Scrubbing Bubbles and a toothbrush to it, but it still needs some work so I'll do some more research to see if I can't get it cleaned up a bit more (tips welcome). Otherwise mechanism seems to work fine and I look forward to taking it for a test drive after I'm done with the Fixed Four for March.

I also found a Gillette Aristocrat (in what appeared to be in good shape) with case for $50, but the higher price made it harder to pull the trigger. After getting home I started to regret not jumping on it, but thought I'd let the fine fellows at B&B talk me into or out of going back for it.

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It's a late 40s superspeed, for sure; said to be the best shavers of the superspeed line by most.

It looks like it has some brassing. I would go after it with a microfiber cloth and some Flitz or Simichrome, but gently. It will shine up the intact plating but may accentuate the brassed areas a little bit.

Should still be a fine shaver, one way or the other.

 

[Morman Bridge]

Found this at the antique store yesterday for $18 (pictures below). My knowledge of vintage razors is poor, but I think it's a Gillette Super Speed, though I'm sure someone can correct me if I am wrong. If I did my homework correctly, I think it's a 1947. It's tarnished and worn a bit. I took some Scrubbing Bubbles and a toothbrush to it, but it still needs some work so I'll do some more research to see if I can't get it cleaned up a bit more (tips welcome). Otherwise mechanism seems to work fine and I look forward to taking it for a test drive after I'm done with the Fixed Four for March.

I also found a Gillette Aristocrat (in what appeared to be in good shape) with case for $50, but the higher price made it harder to pull the trigger. After getting home I started to regret not jumping on it, but thought I'd let the fine fellows at B&B talk me into or out of going back for it.

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Yup, 1947 Super Speed. Those are fantastic shavers. You can tell it’s a 1947 by the wings on each end of the center bar and no notches.
Good score. [emoji106]


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[Morman Bridge]

Hi folks.

Here my two most recent scores-

1905 Gillette DR. I never thought I would get another one. I got lucky.

And a 1909 Gillette ABC Pocket Edition. It’s the Floral motif. I love these old sets. They are among my most favored razors. This set is doubly desirable, due to the stamped baseplate.

Peace [emoji3522] fellows.
Alan.


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[ks6c]

Glad to see you back in the saddle, Alan!

 

[KeenDogg]

Hi folks.

Here my two most recent scores-

1905 Gillette DR. I never thought I would get another one. I got lucky.

And a 1909 Gillette ABC Pocket Edition. It’s the Floral motif. I love these old sets. They are among my most favored razors. This set is doubly desirable, due to the stamped baseplate.

Peace [emoji3522] fellows.
Alan.


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Congrats, Alan! You deserve it!

 

[hickey92]

I just ordered the 'Yaqi Knight Helmet' razor head after seeing it on here. Cost next to nothing on Aliexpress and even got a coupon for it. From looking at the reviews on here the perception seems to be that it is very aggressive. It certainly looks quite scary, but even if it turns out to not be my bag, it was cheap enough that I don't care.

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So this just arrived from China. Loaded a blade into it for tomorrow and it looks rather scary. I've put a milder blade in it for my first go, just to be on the safe side.

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[kingfisher]

So this just arrived from China. Loaded a blade into it for tomorrow and it looks rather scary. I've put a milder blade in it for my first go, just to be on the safe side.
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If that's the Yaqi Knight Helmet, be very careful. There is a ton of blade exposure on that beast.

 

[hickey92]

If that's the Yaqi Knight Helmet, be very careful. There is a ton of blade exposure on that beast.

I knew the risks when I bought it, and I am going to be very deft with it. Seeing the blade exposure for myself, it is a lot scarier up close. [emoji28]

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[tonich]

Hi folks.

Here my two most recent scores-

1905 Gillette DR. I never thought I would get another one. I got lucky.

And a 1909 Gillette ABC Pocket Edition. It’s the Floral motif. I love these old sets. They are among my most favored razors. This set is doubly desirable, due to the stamped baseplate.

Peace [emoji3522] fellows.
Alan.


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Great to have you back on board, Alan!

 

[Northstonehill]

Hi folks.

Here my two most recent scores-

1905 Gillette DR. I never thought I would get another one. I got lucky.

And a 1909 Gillette ABC Pocket Edition. It’s the Floral motif. I love these old sets. They are among my most favored razors. This set is doubly desirable, due to the stamped baseplate.

Peace [emoji3522] fellows.
Alan.


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Gorgeous Alan!!

 

[Morman Bridge]

Glad to see you back in the saddle, Alan!

Thanks Dan, I don’t know how much longer I can hold out, but I’m doing my best.

Peace brother.


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[Morman Bridge]

Congrats, Alan! You deserve it!

Thank you Adam. God Bless man


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[Morman Bridge]

Great to have you back on board, Alan!

Thanks Anton. [emoji106]


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[Morman Bridge]

Gorgeous Alan!!

Thank you sir. You have many stunning razors from what I’ve seen. You have an awesome collection. Good Show to you as well sir.


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