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Safety Razor Acquisition Thread.
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So true! 4 more years!!!!
Fatip Lo Storto OC Slant
I noticed some issues with it. The plate works better on one side than the other, in terms of topcap to base plate alignment. The blade exposure is different on each side. However, I took it for a shave and it shaved really well. Weird razor but I'm still impressed with it.
I noticed some issues with it. The plate works better on one side than the other, in terms of topcap to base plate alignment. The blade exposure is different on each side. However, I took it for a shave and it shaved really well. Weird razor but I'm still impressed with it.
As others have said, don't be put off by a mismatch. Go for it. Collecting doesn't have to be restricted to bespoke sets. Who knows how many years that set was used in the configuration you found it in. It probably has a long history. The big problem for me is that it is so hard if not impossible to connect a vintage razor to its owners over the years. Imagine the possibilities and collect away!
By the way I was happy to see Mr. Razor (Achim) chimed in with some info. When I was new to the obsession I spent every day poring over his website. It was how I learned and grew my collection. If you want to confirm a set go there first.
Thank you Andon. I credit you & Dan for teaching me the beauty & enjoyment to be had from vintage razors. Some may say you are to blame, I don't see it that way. To me, I owe you a huge thank you. Thank you sir!
I second that, although I have it's sister the gold Diplomat. Congrats on the score.
Thank you. I learned how smooth they shave with a Diplomat. You have an excellent razor sir!
Shaved this morning with my beloved Rocket Flare Tip TV Special. Guess that may be why I just needed to have this one - a fascinating Japanese origin set holding a standard Rocket Flare Tip.
Or rather, an almost standard Flare Tip... Seller description:
The base plate only has the Gillette diamond logo and no date code or markings indicating whether it was a British or USA made razor. The inside of the blade tray also has no markings where one would typically expect to see PAT NOS ON PKG. The razor comes with a dispenser of 5 Silver Gillette Blades still sealed. It slides nicely into the bottom of the plastic case. The bottom of the dispenser has British Patent Number 694333 and MADE IN ENGLAND.
The razor comes in a leather case which is in excellent condition. The front of the case has the characters “Tai-sei-ka-sai-kai-jyo-ho-ken-kabu-shiki-kai-sha’ - Taisei Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd. in gold. Taisei filed for bankruptcy in 2001 following terror related payouts in the wake of 9/11. This set may have been given as a corporate gift to clients.
Achim tells me that the plastic holder part of the set also was supplied in the German market by Gillette, holding either a Super-Speed Flare Tip or a Tech.
A very unusual and nice set...
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Or rather, an almost standard Flare Tip... Seller description:
The base plate only has the Gillette diamond logo and no date code or markings indicating whether it was a British or USA made razor. The inside of the blade tray also has no markings where one would typically expect to see PAT NOS ON PKG. The razor comes with a dispenser of 5 Silver Gillette Blades still sealed. It slides nicely into the bottom of the plastic case. The bottom of the dispenser has British Patent Number 694333 and MADE IN ENGLAND.
The razor comes in a leather case which is in excellent condition. The front of the case has the characters “Tai-sei-ka-sai-kai-jyo-ho-ken-kabu-shiki-kai-sha’ - Taisei Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd. in gold. Taisei filed for bankruptcy in 2001 following terror related payouts in the wake of 9/11. This set may have been given as a corporate gift to clients.
Achim tells me that the plastic holder part of the set also was supplied in the German market by Gillette, holding either a Super-Speed Flare Tip or a Tech.
A very unusual and nice set...
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romsitsa
Nice, a late, thin head, but with the earlier handle. Export variants lacked the “made in” stamp and patent.
Adam
Wow, that looks like it was made yesterday, sweet Flare Tip!
Filthy Tech in a lot of three, diamond slots.
Oblyc variable slant DE. The post swivels to the left or right. You can set whatever depth of slant that you’d like:
Double Ring from the same lot as the Tech. You’ve seen better days, but I couldn’t pass you by!
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Oblyc variable slant DE. The post swivels to the left or right. You can set whatever depth of slant that you’d like:
Double Ring from the same lot as the Tech. You’ve seen better days, but I couldn’t pass you by!
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50 points for Gryffindor!
Found this while out and about today will do a little cleaning/disinfecting And can’t wait to take it for a shave...
P.s. the blades were a pleasant bonus in the bundle
P.s. the blades were a pleasant bonus in the bundle
Great scores Todd. You have my grail razor there in the Double Ring. Congratulations.Filthy Tech in a lot of three, diamond slots.
Oblyc variable slant DE. The post swivels to the left or right. You can set whatever depth of slant that you’d like:
Double Ring from the same lot as the Tech. You’ve seen better days, but I couldn’t pass you by!
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Like I needed another Stahly but the wood case got me. Christmas 1946 model. They switched from yellow brass to an inferior metal for the baseplate at this juncture so it's not as pristine as the rest of the razor but you can't see that. The prewar silver razor had been phased out and the chrome not yet introduced by this vendor. With inflation 1946 pricing was about the same as my Wolfman. [emoji2]
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Good additions gentlemen!
Today my long awaited L’Essor set arrived from the far East - a wonderful 1960s(?) model, built like a tank, short handle and with differing combs’ aggressiveness. First shave up tomorrow!
Could anyone confirm when this was made? Plastic case to me indicates 1960s or 1970s, but I may be off?
Today my long awaited L’Essor set arrived from the far East - a wonderful 1960s(?) model, built like a tank, short handle and with differing combs’ aggressiveness. First shave up tomorrow!
Could anyone confirm when this was made? Plastic case to me indicates 1960s or 1970s, but I may be off?
Beautiful. You keep raising the bar, Peter.
M4 travel razor came today. Like these because there is usually very light wear on the heads. This one will be getting chopped up for a project soon
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