I've always thought this razor was superior to the Tech, which is itself an incredible razor. My 100 is in my top 10 razors (plus you can get them relatively cheaply still).
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I agree, it's better than the tech.
Beautiful condition. The blades and Admiral promo are a good bonus too. We all seem to agree that this razor is more efficient than the Tech. Congratulations and many happy shaves with this acquisition.
I got mine today and its in really good shape. I am quite happy with it. Here are the pictures.
@Alum Ladd I weighed mine on my scale and its 55 grams. I don't know what normal weight of the razor is but that is what I got.
@Alum Ladd I weighed mine on my scale and its 55 grams. I don't know what normal weight of the razor is but that is what I got.
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Razor: English PAL/STAR 100
Blade: Nacet (1)
Brush: Simpson's Duke 1
Cream: Palmolive Classic
AS Balm: Boot's The Chemist Freshwood (Sandalwood Scent)
Excellent shave tonight with the PAL.
A lovely, well mannered razor, which will out-Tech many Techs.
Terrific fun to use as always. A DFS+
Blade: Nacet (1)
Brush: Simpson's Duke 1
Cream: Palmolive Classic
AS Balm: Boot's The Chemist Freshwood (Sandalwood Scent)
Excellent shave tonight with the PAL.
A lovely, well mannered razor, which will out-Tech many Techs.
Terrific fun to use as always. A DFS+
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I got a hold of a scale and measured 58g and 0.19" blade gap with the feeler gauge. I expected a wider blade gap as this razor feels more efficient than my tech. But of course the angle and exposure are important measurements too.
I used my Star 100 today and it was another great shave.
I recently picked up a Star 100 from an antique market.
It's in pretty good shape aside from some of the plating on the top plate coming off. Looking forward to trying it out.
It's in pretty good shape aside from some of the plating on the top plate coming off. Looking forward to trying it out.
Razor: Star Gold 100
Blade: Personna 74 (1)
Brush: Zenith Manchurian 505 handle
Preshave: PAA The Cube
Soap: Abbate Y La Mantia Neroli Siciliano
Aftershave: Floid the Genuine, Nivea Men Sensitive Skin Cool Shave Balm
My first time using the Star Gold 100 and I thoroughly enjoyed it. More efficient than you think it would be, great grip with the handle and provided a very smooth shave. Great shaver, really glad I have one.
Blade: Personna 74 (1)
Brush: Zenith Manchurian 505 handle
Preshave: PAA The Cube
Soap: Abbate Y La Mantia Neroli Siciliano
Aftershave: Floid the Genuine, Nivea Men Sensitive Skin Cool Shave Balm
My first time using the Star Gold 100 and I thoroughly enjoyed it. More efficient than you think it would be, great grip with the handle and provided a very smooth shave. Great shaver, really glad I have one.
Welcome to Star 100 ownership. They really are great little shavers! And those Personna 74 blades are cool. Never tried them but one day hope to get my hands on some.
I thought I'd already popped in here since March, but I must have been thinking of the "non-Gillette" thread. I've had this around a year, but without the ability to travel through space and time I can only apologise for my tardiness.
A UK made PAL. It's a good one.
A UK made PAL. It's a good one.
Its never too late to post. Beautiful looking razor. From what I can tell the Star 100's were made between 1946 and 1959. Any idea of the time line of the Pal version?
I think similar if not identical - though might have crept into the early '60s. To be fair I don't have any knowledge about them that I haven't read on B&B.
B&B is always a good source and that's where I got my info as well.
I had better join this illustrious group. Here is my Star DE razor. It came off eBay quite a while ago and you can see that cap has lost all of its plating. Still works wonderfully and I should use it more often as it is a really great shaver.
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The voices in my head are telling me that the English PAL was on sale up to at least 1963.
Read it in an old thread but can't locate it at this point.
Well I don't know how illustrious it is but welcome to the group. I'm sure that razor shaves just as well without the plating on the cap. These Model 100's are great shavers: efficient and comfortable.
This is an illustrious group. It has been written on a thread here so it is true.
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Well in that case I stand corrected for questioning the illustriousness of this exclusive group. And I'm deeply humbled to be a member.This is an illustrious group. It has been written on a thread here so it is true.
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