Safety Razor Acquisition Thread.

[ivan_101]

Received my 1930's Gillette "New" short comb thin bar razor today.
Can't wait to try it out!
-Billy

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Isn't that a long comb on your picture? I have the same razor, except it is stamped "Otto Roth Inc." on the bottom plate.

 

[Medivh]

Received the Pearl Flexi adjustable razor today with a lots of free goodies - 110 blades, 2 soap samples, a small synthetic brush and the razor comes with a stand. Not bad at all for around 100$ with shipping and it's also a great starting pack for newbies.

 

[Banjo_Billy]

Isn't that a long comb on your picture? I have the same razor, except it is stamped "Otto Roth Inc." on the bottom plate.

Ivan_101,
I think you are correct, when I bought it, the description said "short comb", being a newb I didn't know the difference.
So I guess I'm looking for a short comb now, Lol...
Thanks for pointing it out!
-Billy

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[emwolf]

Ivan_101,
I think you are correct, when I bought it, the description said "short comb", being a newb I didn't know the difference.
So I guess I'm looking for a short comb now, Lol...
Thanks for pointing it out!
-Billy

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You will find proponents for both (I favor the long comb myself) but both are outstanding.

 

[Gryffindor]

Mail call!

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[Whiterook]

What's that first one, a Franken Tech?

 

[Northstonehill]

What's that first one, a Franken Tech?

Psycho? If so ... SCORE Todd!

 

[Gryffindor]

What's that first one, a Franken Tech?

That is a Gillette Psycho Tech with an aftermarket key. Here is a comparison between the original and the aftermarket.

Mail call today brought cheap thrills. Gillette WWII Tech and a Contact Propeller.

 

[Vraad]

I started with a merkur 23c over a decade ago and only bought vintage razors since till I randomly came across this thing the bay, I was drawn to the handle. it arrived and man the handle is big and chunky but it fits my hand quite nice. handle comes in at 98 grams. came with a ikon sbs head for a total weight of 152 grams. slim and 23c for reference

 

[Old School TSD]

That is a Gillette Psycho Tech with an aftermarket key. Here is a comparison between the original and the aftermarket.

Curious where you scored the Psycho?...and what you want for it

 

[Gryffindor]

Haha! This was from the Bay of E. Not interested in moving it at this time.

 

[ivan_101]

Here is a Rocket that I received last month. Late 50s - has the patent Nr. on the bottom plate. It wasn't cheap, but is in fantastic condition. Has "II" on the bottom plate, which as some of you probably know, means medium aggression. Most TTOs in Europe had the "II"

The one I have bought previously looks the same except for a very important detail. It doesn't have the "II" and has wider gap and more exposure. Here is a photo of them both. The older one (came from France) on the left and the new acquisition on the right (came from Spain). Can you notice the different gaps? And that's with a blade in the left razor (no blade in the right one).

 

[Old School TSD]

Here is a Rocket that I received last month. Late 50s - has the patent Nr. on the bottom plate. It wasn't cheap, but is in fantastic condition. Has "II" on the bottom plate, which as some of you probably know, means medium aggression. Most TTOs in Europe had the "II"

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The one I have bought previously looks the same except for a very important detail. It doesn't have the "II" and has wider gap and more exposure. Here is a photo of them both. The older one (came from France) on the left and the new acquisition on the right (came from Spain). Can you notice the different gaps? And that's with a blade in the left razor (no blade in the right one).

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My Flair Tip rocket says made in England with lI.

 

[Gryffindor]

Mail call!

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[Old School TSD]

This just showed up today... ebay score so long ago I'd forgotten all about it. Nice surprise lol.

 

[Flying Dutchman]

French lot
1921 new improved standard GinD stamped
2 bladebanks
Gibbs brush
Gibbs shaving stick container

 

[freebird0064]

I told myself that I should get rid of some razors, but...
There is this antique store right next to a truck stop and I had some time. In this one display case I found a dozen or more DE's a few SE's and of course three or four Straight's.
Seeing that there were so many choices and priced at $10, I couldn't leave without buying one.
A '48-'50 Super Speed

 

[Old School TSD]

I told myself that I should get rid of some razors, but...
There is this antique store right next to a truck stop and I had some time. In this one display case I found a dozen or more DE's a few SE's and of course three or four Straight's.
Seeing that there were so many choices and priced at $10, I couldn't leave without buying one.
A '48-'50 Super SpeedView attachment 1230464

Thought you were going to say you had to buy them all lol. I would've

 

[Northstonehill]

French lot
1921 new improved standard GinD stamped
2 bladebanks
Gibbs brush
Gibbs shaving stick container

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What a lovely specimen - and with nice accoutrements! Well done Erik!

 

[Double_Edgez]

I saw a triangle slot Canadian Gillette Tech head on eBay for £1.50 thought I'd buy it even though I already have one, I recently got it replated so I stopped using it as much as I use to. This spare will get a lot of use. I received the head this morning & to my surprise it is in fairly good condition, this one is nickel plated.

From all the Tech's the older Canadian variants with the triangle slots are my favourites, I have a hybrid Tech, all the English variants, all the Made in the USA variants (both triangle slot & oval slot)

Probably miniscule differences between them all but I definitely can tell the difference between each, the blade gap varies with each, nowadays we are more savvy & look for blade gap & we all know even a little difference is noticeable. My triangle slot USA Tech's which are referred to as the Pre War Tech's are not as efficient as their Canadian brothers from the same era.

I cleaned it up & stuck on a Merkur 33c handle as it's short & has the perfect weight & balance for the head.