Single Edge Razor Acquisition Thread.

camoloc · Feb 27, 2020

I guess it would be if the standard gem junior is not considered a lather catcher.

will join TALC.

absolutely love this specific razor.

I forsee a lot more SE shaving in the future!!!!

camo

Ironw · Feb 29, 2020

Picked this up at a local antique store this morning. It's actually my first SE razor.

MaineYooper · Feb 29, 2020

newly received, cleaned, and barbacided!

Domminigan · Mar 1, 2020

I was really excited to get this early Autostrop razor, I’ve been looking for one for a long time!
The cased one had it’s flap scotch taped shut and even with a little heat does not want to release from the thin leather.

Tanuki · Mar 1, 2020

Ironw said:
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Picked this up at a local antique store this morning. It's actually my first SE razor.

A well-regarded classic! Swing on by the Micromatic Monday thread and tell us what you think.

camoloc · Mar 2, 2020

numero quattro

camo

Whiterook · Mar 3, 2020

Here is my grail razor, the Schick Type F! These were only made for several months during the 1940 - 41 period. I am stoked!

Thanks for letting me share the moment!

camoloc · Mar 3, 2020

Whiterook said:
Here is my grail razor, the Schick Type F! These were only made for several months during the 1940 - 41 period. I am stoked!

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Thanks for letting me share the moment!

congrats. I dont know much about injectors. I do know that one looks really nice!!!

camo

camoloc · Mar 4, 2020

she arrived one day early.

in better shape than I had expected.

backside

camo

Tanuki · Mar 4, 2020

Hunting in the wild today...

My first “stroned” blades and a pristine midnight blue/pebble chrome Eversharp-Schick injector to hold them.

Also, the gold Gem ‘Peerless’ Clog-Pruf Micromatic I’ve been needing, with plenty of blades. The Presto blades may not be stroned, but they do offer quick, clean shaves with magic ease. And only 10¢ for 4. Beat that, Gem.

Bonus, an unused Ever-Ready banded boar. Not a scratch on it.

Tanuki · Mar 4, 2020

Whiterook said:
Here is my grail razor, the Schick Type F! These were only made for several months during the 1940 - 41 period. I am stoked!

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Very sweet!

Ron R · Mar 5, 2020

Whiterook said:
Here is my grail razor, the Schick Type F! These were only made for several months during the 1940 - 41 period. I am stoked!

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Thanks for letting me share the moment!

Great shape, looks like it is in the right hands. Excellent clean up IMO. :yikes:

Whiterook · Mar 5, 2020

Ron R said:
Great shape, looks like it is in the right hands. Excellent clean up IMO.

Thanks. I think there must be a trick to loading a blade since it tends to drag on the right hand stop. I am looking forward to shaving with it!

Tanuki · Mar 6, 2020

Whiterook said:
Thanks. I think there must be a trick to loading a blade since it tends to drag on the right hand stop. I am looking forward to shaving with it!

No experience with the F, but I have, with a wonky injector:

Discharged a blade from the pack.
Inserted the key into the injector as usual.
Loaded the blade from the wrong side using a small plier and a great deal of care to avoid dragging the edge across the blade stops.
Jostled the blade forward against the stops with a dental pick.
Pulled out the key.

Also, once you go through the loading cycle a few times, things might get smoother. Good luck. Those Fs are beautiful razors.