The Stahly is a good and unique razor, but they have disappointed me. I've bought 2 of them, and within several weeks of usage both mechanism...
Excellent point, brother Brady. And I would suggest $90 was a fairly good weekly salary for most middle class workers back then.
I understand the Gillette Toggle dates from the late 1950's. Is that correct? What was their retail price?
I too believe resurrecting a Gillette adjustable toggle in stainless steel would be exciting, but I don't think it will fly. Others have pointed...
Brother Ken, Do what you feel you must do, of course, but as a Merkur Futur user who has hard water, I would suggest a weekly disassembly and...
It will never come to fruition. Not enough demand and the cost will be too high. Companies are in business for one reason: to make money!
Brother Chris, Yes, that's a Gem Feather Weight razor. I have that identical razor. This razor and the Gem Heavy Flat Top razor were known as...
The Gillette Red Tip is a fav of mine. I use Personna Lab Blues with it on my tough old beard. I get outstanding smooth and close shaves....
Schick Injector Type E from the 1930's
"Simple three piece designs" can crack. I have a Gillette NEW SC that has a cracked handle. Cracks are not caused or exacerbated by "usage."...
Brother Tuxxdk So your Gillette New Improved razor has a crack in the handle. So what? The razor is almost 100 years old. Given decent care,...
The L type is a surprisingly comfortable and pleasant injector to use. And it really comes to life with a twin blade!
What a special treat to read this thread and view the pictures! There's still a lot of unanswered questions, but that's part of the mysterious fun.
I would open the tin and use what's inside. Keep the empty tin for your collection, if you wish. The best of both worlds!
A setting of 6 or 7, based upon my experience with both razors.
I like the yellow bakelite (?) knob on the Progress. I rate the Merkur Progress and the Gillette Slim equally. They are outstanding razors, but...
John, I'm inclined to agree with your theory. If only such razors could talk. What stories they could tell us!
I missed the picture earlier on the tennis racket handle. I've never seen a black tennis handled L-3. Every one I've seen (including my own) has...
I have a strong built in bias against buying an injector razor that is in a substantively flawed condition. Otherwise why am I buying it? I...
I paid about $20 dollars, 3 years ago. The razor was mint, but had no case or instructions. I felt it was a fair price to both parties. It's a...
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