Hi all,
I have just started DE shaving. I hadn't even considered it until I read a newspaper article about how Gillette and Schick where downgrading their profits in Australia because of the recent trend for beards! There was a link to Dollarshaveshop and equivalents and then I came across this forum, and was a lurker for a few days. Then I went to a vintage shop two weeks ago and found a Gillette tech from probably late-40s according to Mr Razor - in case, with some Gillette blue blades for $45. Got some modern blades online, have been getting down my technique with a few Dorcos before moving on to Astras and others! Really enjoying the difference!
My dad has always had a full beard, so I started on granddad's old electric from the 70s, then moved on to a Mach 3, then a newer electric, and a Fusion Power. I was going for about a week without shaving because I didn't enjoy the experience, and the cartridges were so expensive. Now I've been using the Tech every day for about 2 weeks and loving it! I've been using a boar brush for a few years, and shaving cream from a tube and lathering on face. Recently ran out of that so tried a Palmolive shave stick and have been surprised by lather quality, but not keen on the scent at all!
I really didn't even contemplate that anything other than cartridge was an option for me. Great change! Of course I've had a few nicks, but have been reducing in frequency and severity, haven't had one for a few days, but its all down to technique, and that's improving every day.
So, why I'm posting here. I picked up a Yardley shave soap wrapped in plastic a couple of days ago for $12 from a Second Hand Shop round the corner. Anyone have any idea about dating of this one? I'm guessing because it was still in plastic it's not going to be THAT old. But any ideas anyone? I hear its well sought after, is it all that are sought after, or just the older ones? Looks like the pics have come out sideways, sorry about that.
EDIT: I'm not asking for an exact date obviously, but maybe a decade? Maybe someone who has some yardley will recognise the packaging and know a bit more.
Cheers
I have just started DE shaving. I hadn't even considered it until I read a newspaper article about how Gillette and Schick where downgrading their profits in Australia because of the recent trend for beards! There was a link to Dollarshaveshop and equivalents and then I came across this forum, and was a lurker for a few days. Then I went to a vintage shop two weeks ago and found a Gillette tech from probably late-40s according to Mr Razor - in case, with some Gillette blue blades for $45. Got some modern blades online, have been getting down my technique with a few Dorcos before moving on to Astras and others! Really enjoying the difference!
My dad has always had a full beard, so I started on granddad's old electric from the 70s, then moved on to a Mach 3, then a newer electric, and a Fusion Power. I was going for about a week without shaving because I didn't enjoy the experience, and the cartridges were so expensive. Now I've been using the Tech every day for about 2 weeks and loving it! I've been using a boar brush for a few years, and shaving cream from a tube and lathering on face. Recently ran out of that so tried a Palmolive shave stick and have been surprised by lather quality, but not keen on the scent at all!
I really didn't even contemplate that anything other than cartridge was an option for me. Great change! Of course I've had a few nicks, but have been reducing in frequency and severity, haven't had one for a few days, but its all down to technique, and that's improving every day.
So, why I'm posting here. I picked up a Yardley shave soap wrapped in plastic a couple of days ago for $12 from a Second Hand Shop round the corner. Anyone have any idea about dating of this one? I'm guessing because it was still in plastic it's not going to be THAT old. But any ideas anyone? I hear its well sought after, is it all that are sought after, or just the older ones? Looks like the pics have come out sideways, sorry about that.
EDIT: I'm not asking for an exact date obviously, but maybe a decade? Maybe someone who has some yardley will recognise the packaging and know a bit more.
Cheers
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