Star 100 Owners Club

[NorthernSoul]

They look nice, I'm curious about the Star 100 razors. Do they really shave nicer than one of the better vintage Techs? Why would I choose one instead of a Tech?

Is it true that gave these out to first class passengers on long airplane flights?

 

[Alum Ladd]

They look nice, I'm curious about the Star 100 razors. Do they really shave nicer than one of the better vintage Techs? Why would I choose one instead of a Tech?

Is it true that gave these out to first class passengers on long airplane flights?

They are a sweet razor with good looks.

I only have the lightweight English made PAL version of the 100 design. Unsure if the heavier brass Stars were made and sold here under the PAL branding. I would like to try one of the heavy duty 100's sometime.

My PAL shaves very much like a Tech, on the more efficient end. Sharp blade + a nice steep angle will get you a SSF. Very nice razor, ergonomic handle and enjoyable to use.

I would have one in the collection as a nice example of a serious competitor to the mighty Tech, and as the ASRC's first DE razor as far as I have heard.

Never heard about the airlines giving them out? Sounds like a clever deal back in the day!

 

[emwolf]

They look nice, I'm curious about the Star 100 razors. Do they really shave nicer than one of the better vintage Techs? Why would I choose one instead of a Tech?

Is it true that gave these out to first class passengers on long airplane flights?

stars tend to run cheaper and I find the handle superior to almost any other 3 piece

 

[zoidberg]

Amazing! A PAL 'Traveller' or a ladies razor!?

If the Star/PAL 100 was meant to be a direct competitor to the Gillette Tech, then it is the equivalent of this

Incredible @zoidberg ! The first one I've ever seen. It's English. A PAL i'm pretty sure. Doubt if it's a contemporary knock-off, patent issues, etc. Looks 1950's

I wonder what it was marketed as and how it's case looked?

It looks to be a short handled version of this
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I never knew it was such a rare razor! I saw the handle and bought it straight away.

I think it was a ladies razor, sold as a Boots travel kit back in the day. There is a used Boots blade inside, which I am not sure whether it was original with it not.

Here is a picture of the outside

And a picture of the inside

The Razor itself seems to have a brass top cap (I could be wrong) and an aluminium baseplate. I measured both and they seem to be the same thicknesses as my Personna razor.

Which looks like this...

All in all, it was a good week as I also picked this razor up. Which isn't a Star Model 100 but I hope it is ok to post a picture.

 

[Hawkeye_90]

Can I use flitz to remove some rust off of a gold plated 100?

 

[Whiterook]

Can I use flitz to remove some rust off of a gold plated 100?

It will remove the gold as well. Try vinegar.

 

[Hawkeye_90]

Ok thanks!

 

[Hawkeye_90]

Are these spots rust or something else? Can I ignore them and use this razor as a daily shaver?

 

[jason2]

I don't see anything of concern myself. I'd shave with it and enjoy.

 

[Rhody]

I wasn’t familiar with these
These are fabulous looking razors. I love the design. The overall design has that familiar quality to it.

 

[Hawkeye_90]

I haven’t shaved with it yet, but it strikes me as a travel razor almost.

 

[Whiterook]

Are these spots rust or something else? Can I ignore them and use this razor as a daily shaver?

There is nothing I see that would affect how it shaves. Go ahead an enjoy it.

 

[den fly]

I never knew it was such a rare razor! I saw the handle and bought it straight away.

I think it was a ladies razor, sold as a Boots travel kit back in the day. There is a used Boots blade inside, which I am not sure whether it was original with it not.

Here is a picture of the outside
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And a picture of the inside


View attachment 1646274
The Razor itself seems to have a brass top cap (I could be wrong) and an aluminium baseplate. I measured both and they seem to be the same thicknesses as my Personna razor.

Which looks like this...

View attachment 1646276

All in all, it was a good week as I also picked this razor up. Which isn't a Star Model 100 but I hope it is ok to post a picture.

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That is a great find and would make the perfect travel razor.

 

[den fly]

Just acquired a new Star brush to go with the Model 100. I believe it is a nylon knot. Don't know to much else about it. If anyone has any knowledge of the provenance of these brushes I'd sure like to know.

 

[Obetron Rex]

I stumbled across a NOS gold Star 100 for a great price, right before I almost bought a nickel plated Star 100 not nearly as nice for basically the same price. It doesn't have the box but has the pack of Star blades and instruction pamphlet that are like new too. I'll get it soon and post a pic. It sounds like a great razor after reading this thread.

 

[Alum Ladd]

Calling fellow Star fans!

I am wondering if any of our members with the heavier Star 100 American models, can take blade gap measurements given time and the availability of feeler guages? Any measuring by owners if you have the time, would be most helpful.

Techs of the mid to late 40's which overlaps the Star's release in 1946, had gaps apparently in the 0.25" - 0.28" range.

It would be informative and interesting for historical purposes if any Star 100 owners could take time to measure their examples.

Any responses would be much appreciated!

 

[Whiterook]

Sorry but I haven't used feeler guages to gap my spark plugs since well before this millennium. They are long gone, like my hair!

 

[den fly]

I stumbled across a NOS gold Star 100 for a great price, right before I almost bought a nickel plated Star 100 not nearly as nice for basically the same price. It doesn't have the box but has the pack of Star blades and instruction pamphlet that are like new too. I'll get it soon and post a pic. It sounds like a great razor after reading this thread.

Congratulations. Can't wait to see it.

 

[Obetron Rex]

It came with the instruction pamphlet and "how to display" paper but I think they're just copies. The razor and blade pack are very nice. It shaves very well, almost on autopilot. The handle is great. Mild like a Tech but probably more efficient.

 

[Obetron Rex]

Calling fellow Star fans!

I am wondering if any of our members with the heavier Star 100 American models, can take blade gap measurements given time and the availability of feeler guages? Any measuring by owners if you have the time, would be most helpful.

Techs of the mid to late 40's which overlaps the Star's release in 1946, had gaps apparently in the 0.25" - 0.28" range.

It would be informative and interesting for historical purposes if any Star 100 owners could take time to measure their examples.

Any responses would be much appreciated!

I'll try doing that sometime. I still have feeler gauges in the garage for lawn mower plugs and such. I assume I check the gap with a blade in it? Between the blade and safety bar?