Just bought an Eclipse Red Ring razor

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Angelo85, Sep 19, 2020.

  1. Angelo85

    Angelo85 Well-Known Member

    Yesterday I bought from an Etsy seller an Eclipse Red Ring razor, with the Bakelite case and the razor looks like it’s in pristine condition. Here are some screen shots I took of the sellers pics. I should receive this glorious razor Tuesday in the mail. If you have or had this razor let me know how you liked it. I’ve been on the hunt for this razor for about 2 years now. 3F7FFAD7-F9A6-4BAE-B889-6C7258CB1A48.jpeg 98ABBB66-5C37-441F-947C-1BA9A8C4D94E.jpeg 086B01D9-24D2-4566-B9CB-8DDD7987F633.jpeg 9D5A4DBF-8C6E-402D-ABE5-92367E054ADA.jpeg 017F2B4E-BF3E-403E-96C2-99F833A19907.jpeg F0193304-A517-47DE-A0B0-260D099E6705.jpeg
     
  2. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    :happy096: Beautiful razor ..... I've always been interested in those ..... congrats!

    :eatdrink013:
     
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  3. Angelo85

    Angelo85 Well-Known Member

    Thank you.
     
  4. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    I've always heard that they were fairly aggressive. They are also prone to micro cracks in the handle, though I've never heard of that affecting the razor's use.

    If I ever spotted one in the wild for $100, I would snag it. They are good looking razors.
     
  5. brit

    brit in a box

    cool score Angelo..enjoy..:cool:
     
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  6. tonich

    tonich Well-Known Member

    Can it shave?
     
  7. Angelo85

    Angelo85 Well-Known Member

    I’ll let you know when I get it and shave with it. I’ve heard this razor accepts modern DE blades.
     
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  8. Angelo85

    Angelo85 Well-Known Member

    I should receive this razor in a day or 2.
     
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  9. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    It does.
     
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  10. Angelo85

    Angelo85 Well-Known Member

    Just got my Eclipse Red Ring razor in the mail. It’s the BB model. C92F6604-68D9-4970-9D06-06B918241DEE.jpeg 121CFD69-D509-4591-9BF2-C9D0B485F910.jpeg B4C00AE4-447D-4789-9502-D421EA62CC03.jpeg D8873D05-E243-492B-B5D2-300914C22EA1.jpeg 06A8B6E5-C7B6-4C06-A9C4-D4EB04B5943D.jpeg A520DE73-14E1-4A26-829F-BEDF02481917.jpeg
     
  11. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

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  12. Angelo85

    Angelo85 Well-Known Member

    Thanks.
     
  13. Ijustmissedthe50s

    Ijustmissedthe50s The Warnee

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  14. Angelo85

    Angelo85 Well-Known Member

    Thank you very much.
     
  15. BBS

    BBS Well-Known Member

    These came in a few iterations. That is an earlier one that has the art deco sun on the cap. The later ones don't have that on the cap. Some also say eclipse on both sides and some with red ring on both sides.

    Shave should be efficient but not overly aggressive. As far as hairline cracks in the handles that is fairly common with these razors just like with the Gillette old type and new razors. They don't affect the shave but if it has one some plumber adhesive works well to stabilize it from spreading any further.
     
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  16. Angelo85

    Angelo85 Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the info.
     
  17. Angelo85

    Angelo85 Well-Known Member

    Here’s a video of me shaving with the Eclipse Red Ring razor for the first time.
     
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