The Haul: August 2015

Discussion in 'Show and tell' started by RaZorBurn123, Aug 1, 2015.

  1. cmorris357

    cmorris357 catching flies.........

    I'd say late 1951 as they are 4th quarter production. Definitely carbon, possible edge corrosion. I'd strop before trying one and I'd start with a very mild razor.
     
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  2. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    New arrival today. A Vie-Long 12601 pony. 35/65 just the way I like it and a bit smaller than the 12705. Currently lathered up with Arko to get that wonderful wet horse smell under control.
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  3. SHAVEWIZARD420

    SHAVEWIZARD420 Well-Known Member


    lol don't forget that it was also made with U.S patents.
     
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  4. Medicdad417

    Medicdad417 Well-Known Member

    Picked them up and will be hear friday. Can't wait to see them cleaned up. I think they are the black handle super speed, super speed flair, adjustable slim, and super speed flair?
     

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  5. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Sounds about right to me :)
     
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  6. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    The second razor from the left is the one that belongs to that blue case. The two lines on the adjustment knob mark it as an early model flare tip.
     
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  7. Omelmad

    Omelmad My printer email address is..........

    Oh, nice! Well Done =)
     
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  8. Medicdad417

    Medicdad417 Well-Known Member

    From what I can tell from Mr razor it looks about 1950's. I'll have to wait till I get my hands on it and see the date code.
     
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  9. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    The first flare tip super speeds were made in 1954, so yep.
    It's not a '54 though. My '54 came in a red case. '55 came in a tan case, and I'm not sure when the blue case model came out.
    Edit: looks like the blue case went to a pre-flare tip super speed. Do you have any better pictures of those razors?
     
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  10. rmcintyre84

    rmcintyre84 Got out of the kitchen

    I found it in a 48-50 Milord that belonged to my grandfather, so that makes sense.
     
  11. rmcintyre84

    rmcintyre84 Got out of the kitchen

    Oh, I'm not using it. I received a 48-50 Milord that belonged to my grandfather, and the blade was still in it. Grandpa has been dead for almost 30 years, and there's no telling how long the blade was in there before that. The razor shows very little to no signs of use, so he hadn't used it in a long time.
     
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  12. Medicdad417

    Medicdad417 Well-Known Member

    Not
    Not yet. I had to lower the quality to upload. They should be hear Friyday night and will definitely keep you posted.
     
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  13. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Those Super Speed's were/are the workhorse of Gillette's razors, nice mild, efficient shavers. Great haul you have!
     
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  14. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

    Mail Call!
    This wasn't supposed to be here until early next week.
    Somebody pinch me.
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    Birth year Aristocrat, yes, yes!:happy108:
     
  15. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

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    Triad Titanium Helix Spiral 14mm X 95mm X 53.8g

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  16. SHAVEWIZARD420

    SHAVEWIZARD420 Well-Known Member

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  17. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    :thanks:
     
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  18. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

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  19. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Waiting for a certain SR enthusiast to list some items...
     
  20. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Not shaving related but found two used but very nice pairs of Irish Setter 7" work boots at one of my local haunts. Paid $12 for both. I'm pretty good at sanitizing and restoring vintage workboots to presentable condition, and these already were close to it. I've owned Red Wings, Iron Age, Knapp and Sears but never this brand before. Looking forward to wearing a pair come fall/winter.
     
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