Safety Razor Acquisition Thread.

[Northstonehill]

Another one where you outbid me! I am seeing a pattern here Congratulations

Ahem, sorry sir I will try to not let it happen again... or something

 

[romsitsa]

Whaaat - same razor, Adam?!?!?

Yes Peter, rule of thumb, if it's green, it's brass. Anything else, the nickle is intact and can be cleaned.

 

[Northstonehill]

Yes Peter, rule of thumb, if it's green, it's brass. Anything else, the nickle is intact and can be cleaned.

Well, as always Adam I am just seriously impressed

 

[KeenDogg]

The Florida flea markets are starting to wake up. A few nuggets are joining the den. Haven’t found a cased FB in a while. YEAH

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Nice job, Tim!

Krusty the 1.3 USD Rocket.

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Good job, Adam. Thats a steal. Have you found an effective treatment for water stains?

 

[romsitsa]

Than you Peter
@KeenDogg Elbow grease and automotive polish. In my experience the polishing compound is more effective if you soak the cloth in polish and let it dry. Then use it as a silver cloth.

 

[KeenDogg]

Than you Peter
@KeenDogg Elbow grease and automotive polish. In my experience the polishing compound is more effective if you soak the cloth in polish and let it dry. Then use it as a silver cloth.

Ok, cool. What do you mean by "silver cloth"? just like a buffing cloth, maybe?

 

[NPK]

You guys don't know how lucky you are to have flea markets with such wonderful razors available. There is nothing like that in my region of Canada. My only hope is that you keep circulating them when you are bored with them.

 

[romsitsa]

Ok, cool. What do you mean by "silver cloth"? just like a buffing cloth, maybe?

Hello Adam!

The result is something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Goddards-Silver-Care-Cloth-Tarnish/dp/B000AX3SSI

I currently use a thin cotton sock, wipe on it some automtive polish, let it soak into the fabric and dry.
It's less messy and maybe a bit more effective than polishing with the wet paste.

 

[KeenDogg]

Hello Adam!

The result is something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Goddards-Silver-Care-Cloth-Tarnish/dp/B000AX3SSI

I currently use a thin cotton sock, wipe on it some automtive polish, let it soak into the fabric and dry.
It's less messy and maybe a bit more effective than polishing with the wet paste.

Thanks Adam! I think I could manage that.

 

[EclipseRedRing]

I just received this beauty complete with the manual in German. Can someone confirm the exact model of this razor? Here it is with the others in my modest collection which are I believe an old type, an RFB, and a 5021 leather cased set.

 

[Northstonehill]

Nice Richard!!!

Warp speed delivery today of the NOS Popular. Turns out that taking a chance pays off Razor had not tarnished from the cellophane. Rather it is in PERFECT condition with the awesome combination of nickel head/neck and silver plated handle. Even the case is perfect on the outside after a fast polish!

 

[uptown]

Timeless Ti OC SLIM

 

[Korn8]

Was looking craigslist and found a listing for a razor and mug for $15. The following are pre clean up pictures:

 

[Korn8]

After 15 min clean up:
Razor looks great. Probably good grade with %90 of the plating left most area of loss is the doors.

Came with a shulton old spice mug also.


Would be more excited if I liked gold razors but still a good find.

 

[Timeclo]

A bit of both modern and vintage. Gillette pre-war tech with Bakelite handle and Gunmetal Rockwell 6C (Already used it once so a little dirty)!

 

[Chard52142]

The FOCS has landed! Shave with it this morning and it was nicely smooth and comfortable. Perhaps with a better blade, it may even better! The razor finish is not that great but the fit was good. No blade alignment issues that I can see so far.

 

[Dools]

Beautiful razors everyone!

Thanks for sharing and Enjoy.

 

[KeenDogg]

Nice Richard!!!

Warp speed delivery today of the NOS Popular. Turns out that taking a chance pays off Razor had not tarnished from the cellophane. Rather it is in PERFECT condition with the awesome combination of nickel head/neck and silver plated handle. Even the case is perfect on the outside after a fast polish!

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That came out of the past! You were in the DeLorean again, weren't you, Peter?

 

[fred21]

hello.

received yesterday.
1st generation aristocrat.
import england.
it is the most beautiful old razor that I have.

 

[JimmyCB]

Thanks for sharing photos of your Aristocrat. I have the same model with the same case. I originally thought it was the original Christmas 1934 model. I watched a You Tube video which showed the difference in end caps between the '34 and '36 models, so I think we have the 1936 model. Beautiful razor. Something really cool about the combo of TTO and open comb. Mine shaves great and is probably my favorite among my 15 "children."