Late in replying again but since I don't buy them to collect but to use I've found it's better to get complete, unopened packs or dispensers that are sealed. If I was collecting for display it wouldn't matter.
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Late in replying again but since I don't buy them to collect but to use I've found it's better to get complete, unopened packs or dispensers that are sealed. If I was collecting for display it wouldn't matter.
I looked up your Mayfair blade in the "Collectors Guide to American Razor Blades" and all it says is they were made by the Mayfair Blade Co. of Elizabeth NJ. But you can see that already on your blade wrapper. No dates, no other info.
I'm not a collector, as such, so the most exotic blade I have is a Canadian "PAL Hollow Ground" DE, which came with some vintage razor I'd bought.
Nice display. I've been searching for ideas on how to store and display my vintage blade collection.David:
Although I'm not a collecter by the real sense of the word (can I still join), I do have these vintage blades in my den;
1st Row: Don Juan, Scotty and Marlin.
2nd Row: Vibro [Electric Razor Corp], Smith and Gillette (with original wrappers displayed in a 8X10 Rustic Barbed-wire Picture Frame).
And I have these blades 'put-away' somewhere;
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“[At times, a] razor blade [can be] between gimmickry and amazement”. Richard Mille
Hi David,
i have received your mail.
I am italia collector. I have many RAZOR BLADES for exchange.
Please send me your mail adress.
This is mine: [email protected]
Best regards!
Giuseppe
i have received your mail.
I am italia collector. I have many RAZOR BLADES for exchange.
Please send me your mail adress.
This is mine: [email protected]
Best regards!
Giuseppe
Hi David,
i have received your mail.
I am italian collector.
I have many RAZOR BLADES for exchange.
Please send me your mail adress.
This is mine mail adress: [email protected]
Best regards!
Giuseppe
i have received your mail.
I am italian collector.
I have many RAZOR BLADES for exchange.
Please send me your mail adress.
This is mine mail adress: [email protected]
Best regards!
Giuseppe
These are in production again , not carbon , and not good , stick with GEM SE blades, the current PAL blades are a disaster...I'm not a collector, as such, so the most exotic blade I have is a Canadian "PAL Hollow Ground" DE, which came with some vintage razor I'd bought.
Rusty:
Glad to be of help my friend!
Hi all
I've been asked to write an article on the history of the blade packaging. I'm looking for some information on things like printing, designers or illustrators, what era they might be from, any social history, things like that.
I've been handed a small selection as reference points - if anyone could let me know any facts that would be great please…
I've been asked to write an article on the history of the blade packaging. I'm looking for some information on things like printing, designers or illustrators, what era they might be from, any social history, things like that.
I've been handed a small selection as reference points - if anyone could let me know any facts that would be great please…
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Got some interesting blades with the purchase of a Vintage Rocket.
Gillette Silver has patent pending on the back and the Blue Gillette is Made in Switzerland.
However the edges have deteriorated and they are not usuable anymore.
I use vintage blades exclusively. I've found they are greatly superior to modern offerings but when it comes to carbon ones there are only a few choice ones and I've learned a couple of things to improve your odds. First, make sure the cellophane or plastic wrapping is completely intact and if you can, verify the provenance which ideally would be something like " they've been stored in Tupperware in my grandfather's attic in Arizona " or some other area with very dry climate.
Otherwise carbons deteriorate and what guys experience with them now is nowhere near what men back then did.
Otherwise carbons deteriorate and what guys experience with them now is nowhere near what men back then did.
R
romsitsa
For future reference, a Hungarian sales pamphlet of all blades produced by Ammunition factory around 1938-45.
It can be called rare as this is the first I ever saw/owned.
Adam
It can be called rare as this is the first I ever saw/owned.
Adam
I'm the new owner of a 1921 Gillette Milady Decollete razor set - from the possessions of a distant relative. I've been learning a lot about it - fascinating!
Curiously, in the blade vault for that set there are 3 identical single edge blades that obviously don't fit or belong with the set. Photo attached. All 3 are new, pristine, and in their cardboard sheath. One of the 3 is also in the original plain paper wrapper. Can anyone tell me what these blades are? Any thoughts on what I can / should do with them?
Thanks for any thoughts / suggestions / wisdom.
Curiously, in the blade vault for that set there are 3 identical single edge blades that obviously don't fit or belong with the set. Photo attached. All 3 are new, pristine, and in their cardboard sheath. One of the 3 is also in the original plain paper wrapper. Can anyone tell me what these blades are? Any thoughts on what I can / should do with them?
Thanks for any thoughts / suggestions / wisdom.
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first, congrats on getting a nice old razor that comes with a context you can relate too. Family heirlooms doesn't seem to be much of a thing these days, but you have one there.
About the blades, I feel like I've seen that form before, but I can't place it. Maybe somebody in the SE forum would know?
As to what to do with them, start a vintage blade collection!
-jim
About the blades, I feel like I've seen that form before, but I can't place it. Maybe somebody in the SE forum would know?
As to what to do with them, start a vintage blade collection!
-jim
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I don't have a funny description.
To all who collects vintage blades:
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Vintage blades Christmas PIF
I'm downsizing my collection, selling and PIFing a lot of different things. If you recently won one of my PIFs, but still haven't received the goodies, don't worry - it's because I'm shipping from Israel and the busy Holiday season. This PIF is for a collection of vintage DE blades that I've...
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Recently picked up these boxes of Marlin and Permedge blades. Boxes are full minus one or two blades. Nice additions to my collection.
Are the Marlins "high speed" (40s) or stainless (50s??)?
The larger boxes are a good find.
-jim
The larger boxes are a good find.
-jim
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