Safety Razor Acquisition Thread.
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Thanks Adam - happy shaves, buddy!
I got a few more pictures does this look like what you are talking about?
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That is a floater. You can see the side of the guard easily enough to tell the difference. Nice score. The actual razor was never made by Barbasol but by a company called Conrad, whether they made them under license or as an OEM for Barbasol I have no clue. Either way it would be considered an official Barbasol item from a collectors standpoint.
Mail called, it’s about time after a long wait.
Got B, C & D with 3.5” handle, I realised the brass version is heavier than the Stainless Steel and the balance feels FANTASTIC!!!
Got B, C & D with 3.5” handle, I realised the brass version is heavier than the Stainless Steel and the balance feels FANTASTIC!!!
Whoops. Most significant addition so far is en route to the Northstonehill headquarters 
A 1930s Darwin ‘Original’, one of the earliest Darwin DE’s and quite rare. Only 5 owners of this model have been accounted for so far across various shave websites.
The Original is caracterized by having a flat baseplate whereas later Deluxes and Standards have a curved baseplate. It is a 3-piece razor, weighing in at approx. 66 grams and made in cobalt steel(!)
This specimen even comes in great shape and in a unique leather case with double doors (seller pics).
A 1930s Darwin ‘Original’, one of the earliest Darwin DE’s and quite rare. Only 5 owners of this model have been accounted for so far across various shave websites.
The Original is caracterized by having a flat baseplate whereas later Deluxes and Standards have a curved baseplate. It is a 3-piece razor, weighing in at approx. 66 grams and made in cobalt steel(!)
This specimen even comes in great shape and in a unique leather case with double doors (seller pics).
Yeah the cleaning should be fun.....bust out some scrubbing bubbles and the US cleaner. Although i have been thinking about maybe having it replated also.....we will see how it shaves first.
Whoops. Most significant addition so far is en route to the Northstonehill headquarters
A 1930s Darwin ‘Original’, one of the earliest Darwin DE’s and quite rare. Only 5 owners of this model have been accounted for so far across various shave websites.
The Original is caracterized by having a flat baseplate whereas later Deluxes and Standards have a curved baseplate. It is a 3-piece razor, weighing in at approx. 66 grams and made in cobalt steel(!)
This specimen even comes in great shape and in a unique leather case with double doors (seller pics).
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Just an amazing score Peter. Huge Congrats! Now about those Darwins you no longer have need for...
Remarkable score Peter. Congrats!
Although I only collect Gillette's I must admit that is one nice looking razor. Congrats on your rare score Peter.Whoops. Most significant addition so far is en route to the Northstonehill headquarters
A 1930s Darwin ‘Original’, one of the earliest Darwin DE’s and quite rare. Only 5 owners of this model have been accounted for so far across various shave websites.
The Original is caracterized by having a flat baseplate whereas later Deluxes and Standards have a curved baseplate. It is a 3-piece razor, weighing in at approx. 66 grams and made in cobalt steel(!)
This specimen even comes in great shape and in a unique leather case with double doors (seller pics).
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That's quite the hardware, Peter!
Congrats!
Congrats!
They are chrome plated. You can polish the metal using stainless steel sink cleaner if you don't have anything else to use. They have a reputation for being aggressive which I personally think is not true having owned a couple of them and using them also. Good razor probably more efficient than aggressive. It is one of the few DE razors that I haven't gotten rid of so far as I downsize.
yeah im going to go through and purge most of my stuff soon as well.
Autosol is supposed to be good for chrome.
Well now I see the reason for your sale! Great addition, my friend!Whoops. Most significant addition so far is en route to the Northstonehill headquarters
A 1930s Darwin ‘Original’, one of the earliest Darwin DE’s and quite rare. Only 5 owners of this model have been accounted for so far across various shave websites.
The Original is caracterized by having a flat baseplate whereas later Deluxes and Standards have a curved baseplate. It is a 3-piece razor, weighing in at approx. 66 grams and made in cobalt steel(!)
This specimen even comes in great shape and in a unique leather case with double doors (seller pics).
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Whoops. Most significant addition so far is en route to the Northstonehill headquarters
A 1930s Darwin ‘Original’, one of the earliest Darwin DE’s and quite rare. Only 5 owners of this model have been accounted for so far across various shave websites.
The Original is caracterized by having a flat baseplate whereas later Deluxes and Standards have a curved baseplate. It is a 3-piece razor, weighing in at approx. 66 grams and made in cobalt steel(!)
This specimen even comes in great shape and in a unique leather case with double doors (seller pics).
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Wow. Just Wow! That razor couldn't be headed to a better den!
Just an amazing score Peter. Huge Congrats! Now about those Darwins you no longer have need for...
Thomas, Tom, Rob, Andon, Adam, Andy: Thanks warmly for your kind words! - Yes this is a fascinating beast and one I never expected to neither own nor try shaving with. Can’t wait to load it with a Personna and take it for a spin
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