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Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by brit, Apr 16, 2019.

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  1. brit

    brit in a box

  2. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    My pleasure. Iv'e been doing a lot of research after being inspired by your Valet post.
     
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  3. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool.did you read Glenn Conti's thread about Henry Gaisman..?very interesting..
     
  4. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Yes, Fascinating. A whole new area I was unfamiliar with.
     
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  5. tor_shaves

    tor_shaves Well-Known Member

    New to TSD and found this great thread! Here's a couple sets (without blades) that I picked up a couple weeks ago. My first foray into the Vintage razor world and have been really impressed so far.

    1. Aristocrat Jr. (Pat 430030) - this is the 'Canadian special' where the Aristocrat Jr was put into Rocket boxes for the Canadian market. Razor has some brassing on the handle but I didn't really want a show-piece anyway.

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    2. The English Flat Bottom Tech (Set #44): Small damage on the box cover and the hinge is cracked but everything is functional. The razor is very clean with no signs of brassing but some minor scuffs/marks.:

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    My favourite has been the A.J so far. I think the blade/razor combo I've used with it works better for me so far but I'm still experimenting with different blades. Both shave beautifully.
     
  6. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome #27 tech and rocket .welcome to the show..if you are interested .check this out.. https://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/vintage-gillette-shave.60870/
     
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  7. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Gold Tech / Kai blade 20200510_171808.jpg

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  8. Angelo85

    Angelo85 Well-Known Member

    Wednesday mail call is as follows. A vintage Gillette Parat English made razor along with King C Gillette safety razor and blades. 122CF7C6-A6EE-477B-8DCB-EBFF4DECA60B.jpeg
     
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  9. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome Angelo.cool gillettes..
     
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  10. Angelo85

    Angelo85 Well-Known Member

    Thanks.
     
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  11. brit

    brit in a box

    your welcome .i don't see the toggle here..;)
     
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  12. Angelo85

    Angelo85 Well-Known Member

    I almost forgot, thanks for reminding, here’s my D1 1958 Gillette Toggle. 7342F9BD-4B8B-4001-A6E3-602A9082E601.jpeg
     
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  13. brit

    brit in a box

    absolutely beautiful toggle set Angelo..thank you for posting it..:)
     
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  14. Angelo85

    Angelo85 Well-Known Member

    You’re welcome.
     
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  15. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette New LC / Kai blade [​IMG]

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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    fine gillettes Stuart..
     
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  17. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Friday‌ ‌05.021.21 ‌SOTD‌

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    Gillette Valet Auto/Strop Gold VC3
    Feather Fhs-10 Hi-Stainless
    APShaveCo. 24MM APLuxury Bulb w/ Summer Handle
    Taylor of Old Bond Street Peppermint Shaving Cream
    Taylor of Old Bond Street Aftershave Balm

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  18. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome gillette/valet Jim..
     
  19. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Thanks Gary. Shaving with this one is not for the faint hearted!:(
     
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  20. brit

    brit in a box

    no sir..i started by riding the cap until it started cutting.took my time.fine shaver..
     
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