What do I have here?

[Sam F]

SWMBO's mom handed this to me the other day when I was over there. She told me it was her father's she's in her early seventies. I can not find anything that looks like it. It is almost like the handle and head don't go together. Any input would be appreciated.

 

[BBrad]

You LUCKY Dude!! You have one super Mother-in-law!!

That's a ball-end Gillette New Type - looks to be in great shape.

That will be one of the nicest shaves you ever had, sir!!

 

[Pike]

You LUCKY Dude!! You have one super Mother-in-law!!

That's a ball-end Gillette New Type - looks to be in great shape.

That will be one of the nicest shaves you ever had, sir!!

+1

 

[Sam F]

Thanks for the input, The first DE I used was a ball end tech gold plated just like this one, The thing I wasn't sure about was the comb, is that what is considered open comp?

 

[Luc]

Thanks for the input, The first DE I used was a ball end tech gold plated just like this one, The thing I wasn't sure about was the comb, is that what is considered open comp?

Yes, and all the teeth are straight, which is excellent!

 

[Sam F]

Appreciate the complements I'm pretty excited to give it a try.

 

[Luc]

Appreciate the complements I'm pretty excited to give it a try.

One good thing with the open comb, if you see 'teeth marks' in the lather, your angle is off.

 

[Sam F]

Is my angle going to be any different than the Tech or SS's that I have been using?

 

[BBrad]

I find the best shave with the head flatter to the face than a Tech. If you feel the comb teeth, you have too much angle!

Take your time, "feel" the razor, and hang on to your hat!! You (and SWMBO) will absolutely love the results!

 

[Sam F]

Thank you for the guidance. It is much appreciated.

Sam

 

[Luc]

Is my angle going to be any different than the Tech or SS's that I have been using?

You will have to play with it but you would use this razor like any other razor. I find the angle to be similar, not enough difference to say change something.

 

[r0ckrat]

It's even the Long Comb variation, which seems to be slightly more difficult to find.

 

[davecmu]

What a fine gift to get right before the holidays. Don't even think of selling, despite what some of the vultures will offer - it's a family heirloom, and selling it at holiday time would probably reap piles of bad karma.

Shave and enjoy that great-looking razor!

 

[Sam F]

No I was actually over there putting a blind up for her and we started talking about all the stuff she has and I told her about the collection of razors I am accumulating, terrible case of AD, she asked if I would keep it and use it, I said absolutely.

 

[onebaldy]

Have 2 of these, but gave one to my son. They are wonderful razors. They all seem to have a crack in the handle, but still a great razor.

 

[lamina]

Man...indeed

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