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Yes, I really like that razor. I've a 1912 Ever Ready too. Your handle is way cooler.
Very nice, has special meaning since it's handed down. That's a keeper for sure!My grail is a Fatboy, with box, in mint condition. This was handed to me from my grandpa's brother when i started to shave in the mid 1970'ies.
Ok, I'm jealous!My grail is a Fatboy, with box, in mint condition. This was handed to me from my grandpa's brother when i started to shave in the mid 1970'ies.
Me too.My grail razor is the boring ol' Gillette Tech.
That's a dumbbell.Some years ago I started to shave with straight razors about 350 days a year, but 15 days a year I go back to my DE razors. Of those two really stand out; the R41 2011 that is a very aggressive, unpredictable and truly mean razor, but also very exciting to shave with.
However the best DE razor(s) I own is without competition the Merkur Vision. It shaves just as close as the R41 2013 but it does it without ever cutting you. It is the by far most user friendly DE razor I've ever come across.
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Copy/paste? Thanks in advance. Pics too. You don't strike need as the day ty razor type. [emoji16]Was surprised to recently find a second grail to go with my first. The first is the CGL3 in bright copper. A beauty and stellar performer. The new grail is 106 years old. A dainty little razor that was manufactured for less than a year from 1912 to 1913 and which requires some effort to load blades. It's the Mark Cross, which I wrote about extensively in another thread. Even wrote new words to a Beach Boy's song, a bit of silliness inspired by my exuberance for this razor. Nice to be caught unawares from time to time.
Hey James. Nice to see you. Here's the original thread with photos.Copy/paste? Thanks in advance. Pics too. You don't strike need as the day ty razor type. [emoji16]
Yes, it's awesome to be totally surprised by a razor.
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More efficient than an Ikon Tech? Now that's saying something. Not sure who would require such a beast. But I hear you. The charm of the .94SS was that it came so close to the iTech in efficiency while bringing incredible smoothness into the mix (while maintaining beautiful blade feel). From what you describe, I'd go for the SS over the Ti.Thanks for the link my friend. I'll dig into in a while. See what has you giddy...
I also wanted to let you know, I took receipt of a 94Ti WR1 SB. I've used it about 5 or 6 times now. It's odd because Titanium material did not seem dampen the gap slightly like the WR2 head. There has been something that bugged me about it though. Something I didn't care for but couldn't really put my finger on...it hit me today. It feels just like an iKon Tech to me. It's feels "sharp". The tech has that lightweight head, papery feel. Papery...probably makes no sense. The 94Ti feels that way but more blade feel than the 94SS/IT you borrowed. It's also more efficient. I believe it's more efficient than both. The training wheels are small on this one.
That .94Ti is rare. Bet you could get a pretty penny. The Wolfman has become such an object of fascination, even fetishism. If it were mine I'd sell while the value is high. Just the Ti. Keep the SS of course.I find myself in the same position. Definitely prefer the SS in this instance.
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I generally avoid bending my fellow enthusiast over the secondary market table. That upsets my chi. When I decide it's time for them to move on, i generally find friends to give them good homes. [emoji16]That .94Ti is rare. Bet you could get a pretty penny. The Wolfman has become such an object of fascination, even fetishism. If it were mine I'd sell while the value is high. Just the Ti. Keep the SS of course.
I’ve not met a B&B’er more generous and honest than @loot!I generally avoid bending my fellow enthusiast over the secondary market table. That upsets my chi. When I decide it's time for them to move on, i generally find friends to give them good homes. [emoji16]
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