Today's Haul 12.08.18

[Droo78]

Today's Haul Arrived! Washed and ready for a test run this next week...

From left to right:
Gillette 1970 (P4) Slim Twist, with Case, Spoiler Blades (10) and Dispensing Cartridge
Gillette 1956 (B4) Red Tip
Gillette 1940's SS
Gillette 1940's SS
GEM Flying Wing / G Bar

 

[DEATHMgck]

Nice! Ive been thinking about getting a red tip the past couple weeks. Havent pulled the trigger though.

How was the condition you got those in? Take much to clean them up?

 

[Droo78]

Nice! Ive been thinking about getting a red tip the past couple weeks. Havent pulled the trigger though.

How was the condition you got those in? Take much to clean them up?

They were all in good shape with just a bit of soap scum. I only used dish soap and then whitening toothpaste. This time though, I used an Arm and Hammer spinning toothbrush and made the job so much easier and faster.

This is my first Red Tip too.

 

[ackvil]

Very nice haul. Congrats.

 

[ajkel64]

Well done on the acquisitions, enjoy the shaves.

 

[xxvaleria]

Congratulations.

 

[KeenDogg]

Looking good!

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[Macfrommichigan]

Cool!

 

[Macfrommichigan]

They were all in good shape with just a bit of soap scum. I only used dish soap and then whitening toothpaste. This time though, I used an Arm and Hammer spinning toothbrush and made the job so much easier and faster.

This is my first Red Tip too.

Baking soda works well, too.

 

[Droo78]

Baking soda works well, too.

I will have to try that next time I clean a razor. I am getting into a habit of cleaning razors after using them too.

 

[Tony D]

They were all in good shape with just a bit of soap scum. I only used dish soap and then whitening toothpaste. This time though, I used an Arm and Hammer spinning toothbrush and made the job so much easier and faster.

This is my first Red Tip too.

Nothing quite like the old ones!

 

[Macfrommichigan]

I will have to try that next time I clean a razor. I am getting into a habit of cleaning razors after using them too.

Scrubbing Bubbles w/o bleach is what I use when I change blades.

 

[Droo78]

Scrubbing Bubbles w/o bleach is what I use when I change blades.

I have used that before and it works great. I am out of it today and didn't want to go out in the rain to buy more...

 

[Canadian Mountain Man]

Well done! All so shiny

 

[BobbyB]

Congrats on this superb haul. Hope they all give you a great shave when you use them for the first time!

 

[BigJ]

GREAT WORK!!

 

[cryhavoc]

Nice haul, those are some great looking razors!

 

[wilsonent]

I have never come across one of those slim twists. I take it that was Gillette’s answer to the Schick Krona? Or was it vice versa? Nice haul.

 

[Droo78]

I have never come across one of those slim twists. I take it that was Gillette’s answer to the Schick Krona? Or was it vice versa? Nice haul.

It is actually a Knack (American name) that I mislabeled... The cousin to the British Slim Twist I presume.

 

[Droo78]

Congrats on this superb haul. Hope they all give you a great shave when you use them for the first time!

I gave the GEM G-Bar a try this morning. It has been a while since I finished the shave, looked in the mirror and literally said, "Wow, that was great!!" Fewer passes needed than my DE razors and no irritation! BBS all over, even on my lower neck!