'80 Gillette Super Adjustable and '80 Gillette Super Speed.
What razor or razors have you purchased to keep as spares?
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Gillette Techs...I have a BUNCH of Techs.
I have spares of almost everything in my lineup. I have some irrational fear of needing a backup in case one spontaneously combusts and the company decides to stop manufacturing them. It’s weird I guess but it’s how I roll.
Hensons
Overlanders
Tataras
Mericas
Winning
Gamechangers
You get the idea..
Hensons
Overlanders
Tataras
Mericas
Winning
Gamechangers
You get the idea..
A hip to my Blackbird Ti is the Rockwell T2SS. Maybe the Blackland Adjustable if it it ever arrives. If not, the Pearl Flexi.
My daily driver is. 1924 Shovel head.
I hav a spare so I can use when traveling; cruises, visits to family, etc
I have spare just in case something happens to the first two.
I hav a spare so I can use when traveling; cruises, visits to family, etc
I have spare just in case something happens to the first two.
Loving my aluminum Karve Overlander. The arthritis is progressing along nicely...I drop stuff all the time.
Considering a backup.
Be well
Jay
Considering a backup.
Be well
Jay
I have mild osteoarthritis in the hands, which is not a problem for shaving. Though might be if it gets worse.
But I do have a slight tremor. Mainly a concern when initially positioning the razor to start shaving, before it is in motion. Once it is in motion it is no problem at all. On my worse days I need to hold my razor hand steady with my other hand to get safely positioned. But that doesn't happen very often.
But I do have a slight tremor. Mainly a concern when initially positioning the razor to start shaving, before it is in motion. Once it is in motion it is no problem at all. On my worse days I need to hold my razor hand steady with my other hand to get safely positioned. But that doesn't happen very often.
Not quite a back-up, but I loved the blackbird SS so much, I got it in brass also.
I have two Fatboys (59 and 60) and three Slims (63,64,65. 65 is my birth year). I simply love having them in my collection, and try to use them all. The Slims are my favourite, without a doubt, and the 64 Slim gets the most use because it was the first vintage razor I bought, and it offers a sublime shave.
I will no doubt collect other vintage models; in fact, going antiquing this coming weekend and hoping I'll find something special.
In terms of modern razors, I can see myself having a backup Rockwell 6C - it's such a great razor.
I will no doubt collect other vintage models; in fact, going antiquing this coming weekend and hoping I'll find something special.
In terms of modern razors, I can see myself having a backup Rockwell 6C - it's such a great razor.
Gillette Tech made in USA post-war etched cap. After going through several razors this one is THE one for me.
I have 6 rocnel sailors. Not bought as backups, just love rocnel and just love sailors.
Not same thing at all......
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Not same thing at all......
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I also bought an extra Sterling SS HA razor when they were liquidating their stock. My biggest concern was breaking the cap screw.
I guess I shouldn’t bring up my duplicate Simpson brushes.
I usually only buy duplicates of vintage razors since the assumption is I could buy an extra modern razor any time. I love classic open comb razors and have multiple gold 30s-era Gillette New razors, multiple Segal Unitary razors (nickel and gold) and several Schick G types in various colors.
Travalong-; great concept, WHAT a PIA to assemble !
B P -; came with a blade installed, I cut nine of me eleven fingers before removing the blade for good!
No such thing as a spare, when they come in clours, or boxes, or sets, or with other bargains.... like
I roll my eyes at myself.
The only razors I truly have multiples of are Merkur and Muhle.
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My exploding razor knows secrets
It has an unusual design after all, so it does take a little getting used to. But I wasn't hurt by it.Travalong-; great concept, WHAT a PIA to assemble !
B P -; came with a blade installed, I cut nine of me eleven fingers before removing the blade for good!
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No such thing as a spare, when they come in clours, or boxes, or sets, or with other bargains.... like
At first I found it a little difficult to install, but after a moderate amount of exploration and practice, I can now assemble the Travalong very smoothly.
I have talked about my method in another thread, also for your reference.
A closer look at the Travalong. - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/a-closer-look-at-the-travalong.628220/post-11889260
buying spares of "heirloom quality razors that can be passed down to your grandchildren" seems counter productive to me.
the only razor I thought of getting a spare of is my Merkur Progress, but only because it is not the question of if, but when the threads would fail. But as long as Merkur is in business, I won't even buy a spare top cap.
the only razor I thought of getting a spare of is my Merkur Progress, but only because it is not the question of if, but when the threads would fail. But as long as Merkur is in business, I won't even buy a spare top cap.
I have my three RR Lupo SBs.
Two .72s for blind blade testing and of course my holy grail, the .95 SB.
Had to backup my favorite handle also, the Windrose Ti RA3.
Two .72s for blind blade testing and of course my holy grail, the .95 SB.
Had to backup my favorite handle also, the Windrose Ti RA3.
Still not helping, I've even got the case, instructions and outer box < best option in the box you go you mongrel little thing!
