The coated Personna GEM sold at Connaught’s fits the 1912s, Micromatics, and so many more.
The 1912 and the flying wing both take the Gem Personna blade. The Ever Ready razor also takes the Gem Personna blade. I get great shaves out of the 1912s and the flying wing and also enjoyed the Ever Ready while I had it.Hello Gents!
Well, you provided an encyclopedia of SE info and recommendations above. Greatly appreciated.
At the moment I am closing in on two types, both of which seem affordable. Both GEM. The 1912 and the Flying Wing. I have seen two of the latter on sale at a good price here in the UK, and several 1912's. They are the short stubble handled ones. The Flying Wings look beautiful. They from 47-48 I believe.
What blades do they take? Is there a GEM/Personna blade that is currently made? Would these fit Ever Ready razors?
I have also seen an Ever Ready 'Popular' cased, for £14. There are 3 available.
Thanks everybody, as always.
Sounds like a 1912, the razor I’ve long declared as the best design of all time. Of course that and and two dollars will get you a two dollar cup of coffee. Just make sure both blade stops are still there and that it snaps closed tightly and the spring is still strong enough to hold the blade securely in place. Nice razor, enjoy SE shaving!Well I bought an Ever Ready English made example just now.
It was from the bay, looks very clean. It comes in a bakelite box, and is a 2 piece with a detachable handle.
Vey nice ornately decorated handle. Both head and handle look very presentable.
I think it is called the 'Popular' It seems to be 1936 or later, but definitely within the late 30's frame I would say.
Great value, however I have to break it to Mrs. Ladd. I expect pushback.
I will post pics when it's delivered.
I have arrived at SE shaving. I may need help, Gents.
Both the end lugs seem to be clearly shown and present. It is well photographed. It does not appear to have been abused in any way, and looks a clean example. Plating looks very good. Chrome/silver. A chunky, ornate patterned handle. The handle screws off. In the blade bay interior it says 'Ever-Ready British Made'. On the top plate 'Made In England' The head handle screw area has 'PTD 1912' stamped around it.Sounds like a 1912, the razor I’ve long declared as the best design of all time. Of course that and and two dollars will get you a two dollar cup of coffee. Just make sure both blade stops are still there and that it snaps closed tightly and the spring is still strong enough to hold the blade securely in place. Nice razor, enjoy SE shaving!
Clearly an ER 1912 model, which were made as late as 1951. These came in clear plastic cases.They had aluminium handles round or hexagonal, being called Bathroom or Peerless sets respectively. These IMHO are the best 1912, as the head was designed to take the latest blades.Both the end lugs seem to be clearly shown and present. It is well photographed. It does not appear to have been abused in any way, and looks a clean example. Plating looks very good. Chrome/silver. A chunky, ornate patterned handle. The handle screws off. In the blade bay interior it says 'Ever-Ready British Made'. On the top plate 'Made In England' The head handle screw area has 'PTD 1912' stamped around it.
I assume it is 1936 or later because that is when the London factory was opened. It has an Ever Ready brown bakelite box with it but unsure if it was added later. I think it's a 'Popular'. It should clean up good.
It has a 14 day refund window, so that inspires confidence that it's a runner. No returns are suspicious.
£10.20 with postage, or 13.45 USD. Excellent.
I need to think about blades. Looking forward to using it.
Thanks as always Gentlemen for your advice and guidance. Appreciated.