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Topgumby

Topgumby

If it was a flag, I'd burn it. If it was a horse, I'd shoot it.

I picked up a 40's SuperSpeed , date code X-3, for cheap at an antique store.

You know, you think "That might clean up...":rolleyes:

Well, it won't. It's as ugly as a mud fence. It hit every branch on the way down when it fell out of the ugly tree. If it was a person, tears would go up and over the back of it's head to avoid that face.

It don't look good.

I'm thinking:

  1. Decent burial...It was a nice razor once, and all.
  2. PIF to a blind wetshaver.
  3. There is one silo door in good shape...Frankenrazor, anyone?
  4. Hold on to it forever with the unrealistic idea that it might get replated one day, and when I've gone to that great Shave Den in the sky, my kids will put a picture of my collection on the 'Bay with this razor front and center, assuring that the amount they get for the lot is decreased by half.
  5. Paint it and give it to one of the kids.
  6. Return it to Gillette and demand a refund.

Any thoughts from the board?
 
jakespoppy

jakespoppy

Is it usable, but just ugly? or just butt ugly?

Have you ever met someone you thought looked kind of odd, but then later after you got to know them and became good friends you no longer think they look peculiar, at least not very much. Maybe this razor just needs a little time to show that its true beauty is in what it can do for you, not just what it looks like on the outside?

But then again, if it's so ugly you need to tie a shaving brush and soap bowl to it just to get them to shave together, and only after you've turned off all the lights to keep the ugly little thing in the dark, then maybe you should just put it out of your misery? (yes, I meant your misery, not it's misery)

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Oldguy

Aw. The poor thing. I would pick #4 minus the replating idea. It deserves a place some where if only as a conversation starter. You could always leave instructions in your will as to it's demise.

Len
 
luvmysuper

luvmysuper

My elbows leak
Staff member
My 2 cents;

Hold on to it for now, as you read through Newbie posts you sometimes see one where the guy has a real interest, but can't afford to buy a razor (maybe college, maybe the economy etc.)

A guy like that is a perfect choice for a godawful ugly but functional razor PIF.

JMO
 
jakespoppy

jakespoppy

On the other hand, are you sure you're not just over-reacting due to the fact that Seattle has had record-setting heat the last few days, and you're just so hot that you'd lash out at the first thing that crossed your path, including a poor, wretched little razor?

We must have pics!

:cool:
 
Koss

Koss

jakespoppy said:
Is it usable, but just ugly? or just butt ugly?

Have you ever met someone you thought looked kind of odd, but then later after you got to know them and became good friends you no longer think they look peculiar, at least not very much. Maybe this razor just needs a little time to show that its true beauty is in what it can do for you, not just what it looks like on the outside?

But then again, if it's so ugly you need to tie a shaving brush and soap bowl to it just to get them to shave together, and only after you've turned off all the lights to keep the ugly little thing in the dark, then maybe you should just put it out of your misery? (yes, I meant your misery, not it's misery)

:cool:
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Throw a paper bag over the razor head and turn off the lights.... er wait what did I just say? :biggrin:
 
Topgumby

Topgumby

Good thoughts.

The endcaps are OK...and yes, the mechanics seem fine.

I picked up a nice Schick injector and a nice Krona on the same trip, so it's not like I got burned. I knew this SS would likely be beyond cosmetic repair without a replate, but I'm a sucker for any 40's SS.

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Topgumby

Topgumby

Ummm....that is after a fair bit of MAAS and muscle...even a touch of the Dremel on the real nasty bits.

Short of replating, that's as good as it gets, and the camera is flattering the razor. It looks worse in the flesh.
 
Topgumby

Topgumby

I think somebody took door number two. This little ugly duck may have found a new life addicting shavers to that 40's SS shave!
 
luvmysuper

luvmysuper

My elbows leak
Staff member
Topgumby said:
I think somebody took door number two. This little ugly duck may have found a new life addicting shavers to that 40's SS shave!
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That is great news. I'm sure someone will be happy with it, and it'll continue to serve faithfully, if less gorgeously.
 
TinFish

TinFish

I recently read a post on here maybe within the last two days....someone is looking for a parts razor - specifically end caps. If only I could remember where to direct you....
 
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