Vintage Shaving Gear

waraf

OK dbar suggested this in another thread so post pics of your vintage shaving gear here.

I'll start with my 1949 Gillette Super Speed. Came with original box and blade dispenser. Bought on ebay USA. Cost (incl delivery) 33 euro

dbar

Nice. Its also mandatory to provide the location it was bought at,:p cost is optional

Just spotted where and cost: its true what the wife says, I never pay attention...

Gran Hermano

http://www.geocities.com/safetyrazors/gil_ser2.htm

Interesting info on vintage gear and help identifying what's what.

Another link I just found on B&B linking to high quality pictures of most Gillette razors - also shows boxes, instructions, etc.

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Adjustable/Adjustable.htm

waraf

Gran Hermano wrote: »

Another link I just found on B&B linking to high quality pictures of most Gillette razors - also shows boxes, instructions, etc.

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Adjustable/Adjustable.htm

That's just blatant razor p0rn....:D

Amalgam

waraf, very nice coloured blade dispenser. Not seen it that colour before. Are those instructions lying on the bottom?

waraf

Amalgam wrote: »

Are those instructions lying on the bottom?

Yep you're spot on. They tell you to shave in a downward/diagonal motion which I have been too scared to try yet but someday when I've a bit more experience I'll give it a shot.

Gran Hermano

Some more vintage razor pron

http://countryjoescollectiblestuff.com/razor-id.html

useful for ID'ing old Gillettes and good time line of what was released and when.

MediaTank

Guess which one I use daily...

MediaTank

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MediaTank

I seem to have rather a lot of these...

MediaTank

Vintage razors need vintage blades

chicken_food

Wow!!
I did not see ALL of those coming!! That is a beautiful collection, nice schick injecter too!! Have you ever used it?

MediaTank

chicken_food wrote: »

Wow!!
I did not see ALL of those coming!! That is a beautiful collection, nice schick injecter too!! Have you ever used it?

Thanks. No, never used the Injector. Connaught sell the blades so with my next order...

Morf

MediaTank wrote: »

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Is that a futur and a vision? Impressions of each? Thanks.

MediaTank

Morf wrote: »

Is that a futur and a vision? Impressions of each? Thanks.

Yes, you got it. The Vision 2000 was my first safety razor and was not a wise move. IT's very big and is difficult to adjust. I had to send the first one back as it would not align correctly - a common problem - it's over engineered.

The Futur was my second razor, I thought it would be cool for travel. It's difficult to hold on to when wet and it's a bit agressive for my liking.

BOth razors are nice to have but I use them occasionally only. Stick with a HD or Progress and the others can fill out your collection.

MT

Morf

MediaTank wrote: »

Yes, you got it. The Vision 2000 was my first safety razor and was not a wise move. IT's very big and is difficult to adjust. I had to send the first one back as it would not align correctly - a common problem - it's over engineered.

The Futur was my second razor, I thought it would be cool for travel. It's difficult to hold on to when wet and it's a bit agressive for my liking.

BOth razors are nice to have but I use them occasionally only. Stick with a HD or Progress and the others can fill out your collection.

MT

Thanks, much appreciated.

TheLoc

wow. this must have been created out of sheer boredum

Amalgam

TheLoc wrote: »

wow. this must have been created out of sheer boredum

Each to their own.

Gran Hermano

Quick question, I sterilised 3 Super Speeds last night. Boiling water and Milton were my weapons of choice - the person I bought from already
had them cleaned and polished.

The milton has dulled the chrome a tad and I noticed the Americans
mentioning MAAS or MAS polish to restore the shine on old gear.

Has anyone any recommendations for products available in Ireland to
polish up old gear? Brasso or similar?

TheLoc

Amalgam wrote: »

Each to their own.

I guess so

MediaTank

Gran Hermano wrote: »

Quick question, I sterilised 3 Super Speeds last night. Boiling water and Milton were my weapons of choice - the person I bought from already
had them cleaned and polished.

The milton has dulled the chrome a tad and I noticed the Americans
mentioning MAAS or MAS polish to restore the shine on old gear.

Has anyone any recommendations for products available in Ireland to
polish up old gear? Brasso or similar?

If you get them nice and shiny then you only need to rinse them in hot water before use. Metal polish is what you need now, try a motor factors for one.

Or for something completely different try leaving the razors in Coca Cola for an hur or so and then polish.

Gran Hermano

Thanks MediaTank, I know I went for overkill with the Milton and sterilising!

Looks like I might be popping into Halfords or similar at lunch.
I have to get the shine back..

I'd seen people mention the Coke for the gold-plated razors.

I used the Superspeed last night with a Red personna, more comfortable than the yellow gillette was.

MediaTank

Gran Hermano wrote: »

Thanks MediaTank, I know I went for overkill with the Milton and sterilising!

Looks like I might be popping into Halfords or similar at lunch.
I have to get the shine back..

Is the shine back?

Gran Hermano

MediaTank wrote: »

Is the shine back?

Diddn't make it to the shops to pick up the polish - crazy with year end and quarter end here. Roll on April!

waraf

MediaTank wrote: »

If you get them nice and shiny then you only need to rinse them in hot water before use. Metal polish is what you need now, try a motor factors for one.

I used Autosol metal polish on an old gillette super speed and it really worked well.

Gran Hermano

A very quick pic with phone camera.

Two Super Speeds (one a TV), Fatboy and Slim adjustable.

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/1870/27032009140.jpg

I still haven't had a chance to polish them since I dipped them in Milton
when I got them, hope to get the metal polish this week and will try and
get some proper pictures then.

waraf

My Gillette Dipomat which I am unfortunately selling at the moment. Nicest razor in my collection

http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n367/pjdarcy/Diplomat.jpg

Amalgam

I've always wanted a (Schick) Krona. I have just payed $27 for the following. I'm happy with that price, considering the original box and leaflet, blades are there, along with, by the looks of it, a mint razor head.

Pictures of the actual Krona purchased.



Lovely item.

Hopefully the postman will not try to 'make it fit' through the letterbox like some other items this week.

DeadSkin

Amalgam wrote: »

I've always wanted a (Schick) Krona. I have just payed $27 for the following. I'm happy with that price, considering the original box and leaflet, blades are there, along with, by the looks of it, a mint razor head.

Pictures of the actual Krona purchased.



Lovely item.

Hopefully the postman will not try to 'make it fit' through the letterbox like some other items this week.

Too much distraction on the first photo link dude, some interesting related images popping up.

Cabaal

DeadSkin wrote: »

Too much distraction on the first photo link dude, some interesting related images popping up.

Gota love imageshack,