My first SE, a 1912 Ever-Ready, UK

Last weekend I bought a 1912 Ever-Ready Made in England from the antique shop, and it's beautiful.

I don't have a photo at the moment but it looks just like this:



I'm a little afraid to shave with it yet, since I'm learning on a mild Gillette Tech, of which I've almost spent 30 days with learning technique. I'm not sure how aggressive this 1912 will be.

I've read and researched this SE, and I'm looking forward to try it in the near future.

Is there a big learning curve with the 1912? Should I wait till I'm more experienced?

 

Congrats on the new se! The american versions are mild se razors don't know if that goes for the English ones as well. I recently used a Gem Jr. for the first time and found you must use a much shallower angle with the 1912 single edges. I liked it so well am wanting to try a Gem G-Bar (possibly the mildest of the Ses I'm told) next!

 

Nice acquisition!

 

You may find this link helpful.
http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/se-gem-shaving-tips-tricks.31529/

 

Excellent, that's just the guide I need!

 

They are super close but mild shavers. I just gave one to a buddy who has never used a safety razor, he's doin just fine with it. Use it quick, you're missin out!

Love the chainlink handles. Just like mine!

 

I really like my GEM Jr 1912 when I have more than a day if growth. Angle matters with it, but I can get a very close irritation free first pass with it. Really takes the growth off. Then I grab my DE for the swcond pass. Smooth smooth smooth!

 

its BEAUUUUTIFUL

 

I love the patterns on these. Talk about a classy tool.

Imagine how much those would cost to make today...

 

The prices back when they were made is pretty comparable to what new razors sell for today. The ER version of the 1912 didn't come out until around 1930 and was called The Improved Ever-Ready Razor. They typically sold for around $1, which is roughly $14 in today's dollars. Prices for razors have been fairly consistent through the decades when adjusted for inflation.

 

So you'll have to bring this lovely out to our Injector & SE party http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/injector-se-party.23113/page-62#post-569144
She'll have a good time and get to meet some of her local SE brethren.... She's a looker...how about a few nice center-fold shots...

 

I think though, if one were made today just like that, same materials, same details, it would cost much more than $14

 

Maybe, I don't know how much the materials would cost, but the design of the 1912 is really very simple.

 

and I imagine where it was manufactured would come into play as well...