Show us your matching pairs

[cotedupy]

Not for everyone the gaudy, complicated, excesses of the Seven Day Set, oh no! Rather I think - there much to be said for the the simple, streamlined, elegance of a matching pair. So I want you to show me yours...


[And needless to say that I, and I'm sure the moderators too, will take a very dim view of any unnecessary innuendo that creeps into this thread henceforth.]

 

[cotedupy]

This would certainly be my fanciest pair; old Sheffield James Johnsons in ivory.

 

[alex1921]

Marsden warranted pair in really old ivory.

 

[alex1921]

Joseph Mappin in tortoise.

 

[rbscebu]

I now only have two M7DSs in my stable. Here are some of my weekend sets - only the sets that I currently have cases for. These sets are also useful in comparing different edge finishes on different blade materials. The coloured tails are used to identify the finishes.

Sets in Windrose cases​

L to R top to bottom:

Gold Dollar W59 (OEM)​

Titan ACRM-2 T.H.60​

Titan ACRO T.H-70​

Titan ACRO T.H.64​

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Pre 1924 Cadman "Bengall" 6/8 in original case​

 

[Heavy_Metal_Hound]

This is my weekend set, a matching pair of John Heiffor near wedges. These two old Sheffields are always a joy to shave with.

 

[Legion]

Not restored, but a matched set of stubtail shorties in ivory, by Nowill. (Thomas. 1747-1825)

 

[Steve56]

I’m the same way Oli, here is a sampling of mine.

Filarmonica

 

[Steve56]

French

 

[DrStrange]

Marsden warranted pair in really old ivory.

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I like when the grain pattern in the ivory,
manifests itself obviously in textured reflections on the scales.

 

[Steve56]

More French

 

[Steve56]

English

 

[Steve56]

Japanese

 

[alex1921]

Some Greaves and another ivory pair from Sheffield.

 

[Steve56]

More Japanese

The last two are a set, but not a matched pair. Sold for the lady barbers in Japan I believe.

 

[HazMat Shaver]

Pair of Crown Razors in Stainless scales.

 

[Darth Scandalous]

Steve is the king of matched pairs. I have a pair of MK31s and a pair of MK3s, while the ivory MK3 doesn't have a model stamp, the blades are as alike as peas in a pod. The two 31s are slightly different from each other in the shape of the blade; enough that you might notice while shaving.

 

[Steve56]

Swedish

 

[Steve56]

Yep Matt, I need to photograph my MK 32s

 

[Darth Scandalous]

@Steve56 , what is the second Japanese pair (with the Rooney beehive?)