Cheap and cheerful Tuesday for me. A Weishi butterfly, baili db-b3d and db-b3ps (stainless steel)
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Cheap and cheerful Tuesday for me. A Weishi butterfly, baili db-b3d and db-b3ps (stainless steel)
One of the first razors I bought when I got into wet shaving was the legendary R41. Shortly after that, I got into the high-end stuff and the Muhle and Merkur were sold. Just in is an R41 on a PAA Name Taker handle. I haven't used one of these in years.
That R41 with that handle looks Wonderful!
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
Now I’m wondering how one would look on an old UFO Colibri
Karve Glacier Bison
Whatever this model GEM is called.
It has a scratch in the top, but is perfect other than that.
It has a scratch in the top, but is perfect other than that.
That's the GEM G-bar, it is a nice, mild shaver. Enjoy!
Not exotic.
Not expensive.
But an amazing value, beautifully crafted; the Edwin Jagger DE89 Knurled Handle, a present from Mrs. Lockback.
It's like the Toyota Camry of razors. And I mean that as a high compliment.
Not expensive.
But an amazing value, beautifully crafted; the Edwin Jagger DE89 Knurled Handle, a present from Mrs. Lockback.
It's like the Toyota Camry of razors. And I mean that as a high compliment.
I didn't realize Baili made stainless steel razors. I have three of their razors and they range from average (not in a bad way) to very good.
I am not a tech expert by any means, but judging by the cap and pattern on the handle, I'd say 1970's.
How does it shave (aggression, efficiency)?
E.g. I’d rate BD176 as low aggression and medium efficiency, BD171 as medium aggression and high efficiency.
i have to apologise that i never tried the BD176 or 171. if i have to hazard a guess (i've only used it twice) its low aggression and medium (maybe medium-high) efficiency. Shallow angle and its an easy razor to use. grain of salt, ymmv etc. i've only tried the scalloped end so far though.
Found these twins at the antique shop in Morden (Manitoba) the other day; and I’m not really sure what they are yet, something like an Aristocrat Junior?
They’re made in England, no date codes, notched center bars.
The left one has some blemishes on the handle and the right one has some sort of film or scum on the doors that won’t come off with Dawn.
I saw this one there the same day but only went back for it today. A cased English Slim Twist with not one but two cracks in the white handle. I did some reading about them and will probably make a handle for it eventually.
They all have a few small issues but for $3 each I certainly am not complaining.
They’re made in England, no date codes, notched center bars.
The left one has some blemishes on the handle and the right one has some sort of film or scum on the doors that won’t come off with Dawn.
I saw this one there the same day but only went back for it today. A cased English Slim Twist with not one but two cracks in the white handle. I did some reading about them and will probably make a handle for it eventually.
They all have a few small issues but for $3 each I certainly am not complaining.
Sure does.
Oh that's a Kelvin. A DES89K short handle.Not exotic.
Not expensive.
But an amazing value, beautifully crafted; the Edwin Jagger DE89 Knurled Handle, a present from Mrs. Lockback.
It's like the Toyota Camry of razors. And I mean that as a high compliment.
I'm taking mine out for a spin later.
A sweet shaver. My first DE.
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