The USPS vortex around Fort Worth seems to be holding. I am still waiting on a synthetic WD knot from Larry.
I recently started browsing eBay again for a Gillette Aristocrat as it's been quite a while (April) since I've purchased anything. I found an auction offering 2 nice pieces, a post-war Aristocrat and a Red Tip Superspeed. I do not have either of these razors so I was very excited. Anyway, I won both of them with a bid of $35 ($3 shipping) and both are in excellent condition. I took my time on this one and it sure paid off. They're due on Thursday and I'll post pics once they arrive.............
Waiting on a Stirling order with 6 soaps, 2 bath bars, 2 aftershaves, some Voskhod blades, and a partridge in a pear tree...
Hello Everyone, I scored this from a member of another forum, who originally listed it on eBay. When it didn't sell on eBay, I contacted him and asked him to sell it to me. He did so, and it is scheduled to arrive today. It is a 1920's Gillette Pocket Edition. Here's the screenshot of it- I can hardly wait to add it to its 15 relatives already here! Have a great day!
Thank you sir! On another forum I am well known for my love of the ABC/Gillette Pocket Editions. They are fantastic shavers too.
It looks like my knot has broken out of the Texas vortex and will be delivered today. If it is not, you can bet I will be back to let you know.
That is an amazing collection of great razors. No doubt you will be well known on TSD for your love of the ABC/Gillette Pocket Editions.
Thank you Jayaruh! I really enjoy these sets. So far the count stands at 10 Ornate handle ABC sets, 3 Smooth Ball Canadian ABC sets, and 5 standard Gillette Pocket Editions. (Counting one not shown in the photo, and the one arriving today. ).
I think I only have one of these ABC razors - uncased and in rather mediocre condition. Is it possible to tell what "model" of ABCs I have based on the photo (if ABCs comes in model versions that is ): 0 The handle actually polished up rather well and I really liked it with for instance a Famex head as per below:
Hello Darkbulb, your ABC razor is a Shell Pattern razor. The serial number on the comb guard will tell you what year it is. The funny thing about ABC sets is that the handles don't necessarily match the case styles. I have done some research on this, and appearantly, there is no way to know what handle goes with each set. They were sent out very randomly from the factory. I don't know why.
Won an auction I hadnt planned on winning. I now own three Schick Type B's, two of which the OC gold version. I may just have to corner the market on Schick type B razors.
Btw - would you happen to know if the repeating blade cartridges (the 20 packs) are different for the Type A vs the B/C models? The A is of course the round handled one and I'm not sure if all three models (A/B/C) takes the same cartridge/magazines.
