Vinatge TTO's ....

Fingers Mcginty

Any recommendations on a nice vintage turn to open razor. I've been looking at some of the old Gillettes like the super speed and the bostonian's...they look might fine!

Gran Hermano

What are you currently using, if an adjustable on what setting?

It'll help understand whether it's a mild or aggressive razor you're looking for. I find the standard Superspeeds too mild.

The older Gillette open comb razors are three piece but worth well considering.

Keep an eye on the For Sale sections of the usual international fora as well as safetyrazors.co.uk

Fingers Mcginty

Gran Hermano wrote: »

What are you currently using, if an adjustable on what setting?

It'll help understand whether it's a mild or aggressive razor you're looking for. I find the standard Superspeeds too mild.

The older Gillette open comb razors are three piece but worth well considering.

Keep an eye on the For Sale sections of the usual international fora as well as safetyrazors.co.uk

I'm using the merkur progress...great little razor. I usually keep it on setting 2

MediaTank

The go to vintage razor is the Gillette Fatboy - that's my everyday razor. Others worth considering are the Superspeed and the various Flare Tip models. Here's a picture of a few of mine:

Uriel.

MediaTank wrote: »

The go to vintage razor is the Gillette Fatboy - that's my everyday razor. Others worth considering are the Superspeed and the various Flare Tip models. Here's a picture of a few of mine:

Very nice collection if I do say so!

DonJose

Fingers Mcginty wrote: »

Any recommendations on a nice vintage turn to open razor. I've been looking at some of the old Gillettes like the super speed and the bostonian's...they look might fine!

PM me your address and I'll send you a 1955??? Gillette Red Tip I have lying around my desk, its the same model as the second razor in the photo above.

Fingers Mcginty

DonJose wrote: »

PM me your address and I'll send you a 1955??? Gillette Red Tip I have lying around my desk, its the same model as the second razor in the photo above.

That's mighty kind of you my friend...PM sent

Dord

What's the one on the far left?
It looks quite nice. Any close-up pic?

DonJose

Fingers Mcginty wrote: »

That's mighty kind of you my friend...PM sent

PM received, best of luck with the auction. The Gillette Red Tip is still available, if anybody else is interested in a Gillette Red Tip then first person to post gets it.

DonJose

Dord wrote: »

What's the one on the far left?
It looks quite nice. Any close-up pic?

That looks like a Gillette slim handle adjustable.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?ltr=G&t=3412

DeadSkin

DonJose wrote: »

PM received, best of luck with the auction. The Gillette Red Tip is still available, if anybody else is interested in a Gillette Red Tip then first person to post gets it.

I'll take it DonJose . Cheers!!

DonJose

DeadSkin wrote: »

I'll take it DonJose . Cheers!!

Send me a PM with your address and I'll stick it in post today.

MediaTank

DonJose wrote: »

That looks like a Gillette slim handle adjustable.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?ltr=G&t=3412

It is indeed.

DeadSkin

DonJose wrote: »

Send me a PM with your address and I'll stick it in post today.

PM'd
Thanks!

Dord

DonJose wrote: »

That looks like a Gillette slim handle adjustable.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?ltr=G&t=3412

Cheers! It looks nice and has gotten some great reviews. I might see if I can pick one up. I'd like a nice older adjustable to go with my Merkur HD. It's nice to have a bit of choice.

DonJose

Dord wrote: »

Cheers! It looks nice and has gotten some great reviews. I might see if I can pick one up. I'd like a nice older adjustable to go with my Merkur HD. It's nice to have a bit of choice.

Theres a nice one for sale on ebay,

http://cgi.ebay.com/1966-Gillette-Slim-TTO-Adjustable-1-9-Razor-L-1-EX-/190446727637?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c578271d5

Dord

DonJose wrote: »

Theres a nice one for sale on ebay,

http://cgi.ebay.com/1966-Gillette-Slim-TTO-Adjustable-1-9-Razor-L-1-EX-/190446727637?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c578271d5

Cheers! I'll keep an eye on it.

Fingers Mcginty

Cheers for the recommendation on the fatboy Mediatank.
One is on transit to me as we speak.

Dord

Missed the slim by a couple of dollars. I think I'll have a look round at B&B for a razor. By the looks of it I'd probably get a better deal there too.

DeadSkin

Can I just say, DonJose is a true gentleman, got the Red Tip today with some extra blades thrown in

DonJose

You're welcome, I hope the box wasn't smashed up, I wouldn't use the blades in the box as I don't know how old they are they came with the razor It's a great razor and gets great reviews on B&B, enjoy.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?ltr=G&t=58679

DeadSkin

DonJose wrote: »

You're welcome, I hope the box wasn't smashed up, I wouldn't use the blades in the box as I don't know how old they are they came with the razor It's a great razor and gets great reviews on B&B, enjoy.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?ltr=G&t=58679

A couple a bits were knocked off the box, but no harm! Nice feel to the TTO function, nice little thing.
The progress I have seems huge now :pac:

Aye, the Gillette blades look suspect, but it's a nice dispenser & cheers for the Bluebirds

DeadSkin

Took the red tip for a run this evening. Very nice shave, smooth and so much easier to manoeuvre.

The only other DE razor I have used is the long handled Progress, and a direct comparison is that the Progress seems like more work.

TTO FTW :pac:

Fingers Mcginty

I can confirm the fatboy razor is quality! Lovin' it!:D

Poor Uncle Tom

Some very nice stock, I never took any notice of which one I use , I must check it and see. The red tip looks good.

There was a beautiful old shop on Georges Street in Waterford, sold pipes, blended their own tobaccos, sold knives, razors and blades and you could get a shave in the barbers in the back. It's closed a long while now though.