RAD !!!

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by thevez2, Jan 11, 2011.

  1. thevez2

    thevez2 uses Gillette's new Tarantula Razor - 8 blades!!

    Oh man, RAD grabbed ahold of me an just wont let go. I've been into this wet shaving thing for about 8 months and I have amassed 81 razors (not counting the 16 I have up for sale right now). So I'm averaging about 10 razors per month. Is that more than average?

    Here is what I have so far:

    Double Edge - (34)
    1909 Gillette ABC Floral with case (S/N: A983637, L44375)
    1918 Gillette Ball-end Old Type "Property U.S. Army" (S/N: J3999)
    '17-'29 Gillette Ball-end Old Type, pocket style (x3)
    1927 Gillette New Improved - Tuckaway w/ case (S/N: 817178B) (Grandfather's Birth Year Razor)
    '29-'40 Gillette NEW, ball end long comb
    '29-'40 Gillette NEW, barrel handle long comb
    '29-'40 Gillette NEW, barrel handle short comb
    '38-'41 Gillette Early Tech, silver
    '38-'41 Gillette Early Tech, gold
    1946 Gillette Aristocrat w/ case
    '46-'50 Gillette Tech, gold ball end, NDC
    '46-'50 Gillette Milord
    '47-'50 Gillette 40’s Style Super Speed, NDC
    1955 Gillette (A3) Ball End Tech (Father's Birth Year Razors)
    1955 Gillette (A3) Flare Tip Super Speed (Father's Birth Year Razors)
    1955 Gillette (A4) Blue Tip Super Speed (Father's Birth Year Razors)
    1957 Gillette (C2) Blue Tip Super Speed
    1959 Gillette (E2) Ball end Travel Tech w/ leather "Razor-Pak" case
    1959 Gillette (E1) "Fat Boy" Adjustable w/ case
    1959 Gillette (E3) Red Tip Super Speed
    1960 Gillette (F4) "Fat Boy" Adjustable
    1960 Gillette (F4) Executive Fat boy
    1961 Gillette (G3) Aristocrat Adjustable w/ case
    1964 Gillette (J2) Flare Tip Super Speed
    1964 Gillette (J3) Flare Tip Super Speed
    1966 Gillette (L4) "Slim" Adjustable
    1971 Gillette (R3) Black Handled Super Speed
    1976 Gillette (W1) Black Handled Super Speed (My Birth Year Razor)
    ???? Gillette British Red Tip Super Speed - stamped III
    Schick Krona
    Star gold w/ streamline type handle
    Plastic no name

    Cartridge - (4)
    1977 Gillette (X3) Atra - silver handle with case
    1993 Cintika Prince Shavingwell (Frog, Trac II)
    1994 Cintika Yawnmower (Lawnmower, Trac II)
    2000 Gillette Atra - NIB

    Single Edge - (22)
    Gem Junior Bar Lather Catcher 1900/1901 w/case
    Gem 1912 w/ Chain link handle, silver
    Gem 1912 w/ Chain link handle, brass
    Gem 1912, tall head
    Gem 1912, short head, straight
    Gem 1912, short head, curved
    Gem Junior, gold (tall head)
    Gem Junior w/ fat bakelite handle
    Gem Featherweight
    Gem G-Bar w/ case
    Gem Micromatic Open Comb w/ Ivory bakelite case
    Gem Micromatic Open Comb - Silver
    Gem Micromatic Open Comb - Gold
    Gem Micromatic Clog Pruf - Silver
    Gem Micromatic Clog Pruf - Gold
    Gem Micromatic Bullet Tip - Gold
    Ever-Ready 1912 w/ Chain link handle - Gold
    Ever-Ready 1912 w/ Chain link handle - Silver
    Ever-Ready 1924 "Shovel head" (x2)
    Ever-Ready 1924 "Lift Here" w/ plastic case
    Ever-Ready 1924 "Lift Here" w/ Khaki case(Gift of the American Red Cross)

    Injector - (7)
    Schick Type E (1933-1945) w/ case
    Schick Type G (1946-1955) w/ case
    Schick Type I (1955-1958)
    Schick Type J (1958-1964)
    Schick Type L (1965-1980) - M21
    Schick Type M (1965-1972) - M11
    Schick Type M (1965-1972) - M48

    Straight - (14)
    C.F. Wolfertz & Co - Allentown, PA (ca. 1905-1944)
    Crown Razor Co. - Boston, MA (1900-1930)
    Curtin & Clark Cutley Co. - St Joseph, MO
    #1 Hess - Hess Hair Milk Laboratiories - St. Paul, MN (Solingen, Made in Germany)
    J.A. Henckels (at least ca. 1731 - present)
    Kropp - Sheffield, England
    Mulcuto Ex-tra - Mulcuto Werk / Solingen, Germany
    Ohio Cutlery Co (1919-1925)
    Torrey - Worcester, MA (ca. 1858-1963)
    Trusteel
    Wade & Butcher (x2) (ca. 1845 - 1919)
    Yankee Cutlery Co. 910 - Germany - Trademark of Reichard until 1933, then of American Safety Razor (ca. 1903-1953)
    Unknown

    Do I have a problem???
     
  2. stingraysrock

    stingraysrock PIF'd away his custom title

    Nah! You are good to go.
     
  3. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    In all seriousness, only if it's keeping you from paying the bills. They come first.
     
  4. Mynorx

    Mynorx New Member

    Originally Posted by thevez2 View Post
    Do I have a problem???

    Not around these parts you don't
     
  5. Slivovitz

    Slivovitz Well-Known Member

    Yes you do. Only 7 injectors. That's not nearly enough. ;)

    To be fair, I have more DE razors than injectors also, since I started on them earlier, and there are still a couple of DEs that I'd buy if I found them at insanely low prices.

    On the other hand, I don't have any straights yet. I don't want to deal with the blade maintenance on a "real" straight, but I've given some real thought to a Feather AC. Not right now, but maybe some time.
     
  6. 1OldGI

    1OldGI New Member

    No Bokers or Double Ducks...YOU SICK FREAK! :D
     
  7. Xezmer

    Xezmer Active Member

    I thought my dozen razors was ridiculous. Thanks for the post! :D
     
  8. newb

    newb Resident Newb

    You do have a problem... Your still missing some great razors. You need a Merkur future, a merkur slant and a Gillette single ring to name just a few. I see you only have 2 red-tip's ? Your missing some important years in the red tips.:sad024
     
  9. FamousAmos

    FamousAmos Member

    yeah, I don't see any EJ Des!
     
  10. Dslazar9

    Dslazar9 Took the Menthol-cratic Oath

    It's very nice to know there are folk out there who got it worse than me.
    I'm only in the 60's. That said, in addition to the fine suggestions that preceded mine I cannot believe you do not have a Merkur 38C or
    a Filarmonica-those are my faves. If you can get your hands on a Mulcutto
    Slant do not pass it up.
     
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  11. thevez2

    thevez2 uses Gillette's new Tarantula Razor - 8 blades!!

    Yeah, I got into injectors later too, a couple months ago actually. Plus there isn't nearly as much variety with injectors. But I'm working on the collection.

    LOL!
    I do still need to find a 55 redtip, after that I'm good.

    Actually, If I never get a modern DE, that will be quite OK with me. I have no interest in them whatsoever. Half of the draw for me is shaving with a piece of history. Plus, I'm pretty stingy. I don't like paying a lot for a razor. Modern DEs are way more than I've paid for any razor I have.
     

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