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Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by brit, Jun 16, 2021.

  1. Old School

    Old School *$&%@#~

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    It's here! [​IMG]

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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome toggle .congrats..:cool::bounce017:
     
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  3. Old School

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    Thank you! It's a D1, silo doors look brand new, however some plate wear on the top and sides of the toggle tip...I think it was well used and cared for, and will call it thumb wear.
    Who's got a spare case for me? :)
     
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  4. brit

    brit in a box

    i have neither a case or razor..i scored a mint 1950 executive and had a fine gent here make me a case for it. pm Jim.. @Jayaruh :) .
    a cool history if your interested.
    https://gilletteadjustable.com/
     
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  5. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    I always did like that style of knurling on the four piece Canadian khaki Tech set.
     
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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    I have 3 of the 4 available.missing the fine knurl/ 2 line canadian one.the grippy/khaki set canadian handle is my favorite as well.:):eatdrink047: with the barber pole brit one a close second.very aristocrat razor like in looks:)
     
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  7. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    The French Tech open end handle... I've never seen an open end in that style of handle from Gillette. Fantastic.
     
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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    they are nice handles,2 or 3 year window i believe,49-52 ish? most i see afterwards are aluminum ball end handles.i also updated handle post with more trivial stuff..;)
     
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  9. Old School

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    Had to post on my first shave with the toggle.
    Dedicated to my grandfather, who's toggle i threw out 30+ years ago when I was a kid because it was rickety...what I wouldn't do to have it back!
    Also dedicated to @IAmTheJody, who sadly sold his off before ever trying it.

    I expected a shave like a Fatboy, but found it quite mild at on 5. I typically go at it on 9 with my Fatboys... I'll certainly be taking this toggle off the shelf to use in the future... on 9.
    I really do like the balance on this razor. It's a bit different than a Fatboy. I'd say less head heavy, more evenly than a Fatboy... I'll have to better compare the two and comment later

    I'm curious to search and read some of the threads I've seen over the years comparing the two and pay better attention.
    Anyone with a current comment off the top of their head I'm curious!

    Finally it called for a rearranging of my main display... the top shelf is truly now top shelf only :)
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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome set up and pics..:cool:cool collection.i would ask in future not to post shave pics here for risk of the thread being closed.the "vintage gillette shave" thread is for that.:)
    most grateful..:eatdrink047:
    https://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/vintage-gillette-shave.65486/
     
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  11. Old School

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    You got it. Fine line between a true event and SOTD sometimes... this was more of an event for me :)
     
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  12. MacDaDad

    MacDaDad Well-Known Member

    ABC, New fb and 47 Milord. I lied, ABC handle on a fb Tech. Truth be told, I can't/don't remember which is which. :)

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    Last edited: Jun 27, 2021
  13. brit

    brit in a box

    it seems to be for some folks..;).your toggle test would have been an event..:):eatdrink047:.thank you so much.:)
     
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  14. brit

    brit in a box

    fabulous trio Mac..:):eatdrink047:
     
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  15. MacDaDad

    MacDaDad Well-Known Member

    Danke Gary but I sometimes forget what I'm doing or what I did it with. :D:eatdrink047:
     
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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    easily done Mac.they are all good..:D:eatdrink047:
     
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  17. jay_gatz

    jay_gatz Well-Known Member

    DSCN0404 Low res.jpg [​IMG] Gillette New Standard:
     
    Last edited: Jun 28, 2021
  18. MacDaDad

    MacDaDad Well-Known Member

    crème de la crème so to speak..:cool::eatdrink047:
     
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  19. brit

    brit in a box

    yes sir,gillette 's best bits..;):eatdrink047:
     
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  20. MacDaDad

    MacDaDad Well-Known Member

    HD 500, clean & efficient. ;)

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