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    The original Gillette safety razor from 1904

    Hi Jody, Here is my Double Ring. It has no serial number and has the "Pat. Apl'd For" on the handle. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] While it is...
    Post by: Oldguy, Oct 12, 2012 in forum: Safety Razors
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    Unusual Gillette TTO travel razor ('40s Super Speed)

    Good call Jody but an easy one for you. But I must admit the Milady in nice shape and especially with the right case is getting hard to find. When...
    Post by: Oldguy, May 7, 2012 in forum: Safety Razors
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    PAL injector adjustable razor

    I have the original instructions. It says: "Your new Pal injector razor has five adjustments to fit your type of beard. Light (L) to heavy (H)."...
    Post by: Oldguy, Mar 2, 2012 in forum: Safety Razors
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    Tutorial Fix Your '48 - '50 SS TTO Knob (pic heavy)

    Another way to fix a dropped handle is to use a copper tubing cutter that has been made dull with a file. Just very lightly tighten the cutter...
    Post by: Oldguy, Feb 18, 2012 in forum: Tutorials
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    ABC Pocket Edition Unknown Model or Year

    Very kind words, Doug. Thanks. I remember when you got your first ABC. I was very lucky to get the ones I have now, all from ebay. I haven't...
    Post by: Oldguy, Feb 18, 2012 in forum: Safety Razors
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    ABC Pocket Edition Unknown Model or Year

    I'll bring one out from time to time. I think they give the best and smoothest shaves of all the Old Types. One of these days I'll post all the...
    Post by: Oldguy, Feb 17, 2012 in forum: Safety Razors
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    ABC Pocket Edition Unknown Model or Year

    Hi Jody, I check the forum every day. As you know I'm strictly a vintage Gillette guy, don't pay much attention to the other stuff including...
    Post by: Oldguy, Feb 17, 2012 in forum: Safety Razors
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    ABC Pocket Edition Unknown Model or Year

    The ABC razor sets had Gold, Silver and Gunmetal (black) cases. The razor heads and handles were always matched and either Silver or Gold, never...
    Post by: Oldguy, Feb 17, 2012 in forum: Safety Razors
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    which Vintage Gillette?

    I find the most aggressive Gillette vintage razors in this order. #1 The New Improved, mostly the heaviest like the long handled Big Fellow. #2...
    Post by: Oldguy, Feb 4, 2012 in forum: Safety Razors
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    Open comb vs closed comb. What do you prefer and why?

    Over the course of a year I might use a SE Gem or a Valet or maybe a Schick . But on a day to day basis I only use a Gillette vintage razor. Nine...
    Post by: Oldguy, Oct 31, 2011 in forum: Safety Razors
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    anyone collect blades?

    I'm not really a blade collector in the strict sense. But over a few years of collecting Gillette razors from the 1900's and 1910's many had the...
    Post by: Oldguy, Sep 30, 2011 in forum: Safety Razors
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    Help identifying a Gillette Razor

    Thanks Jody. This is the first time I showed my Milords. And for those members that may not know, the nickel plated version of the 1940 Milord is...
    Post by: Oldguy, Sep 23, 2011 in forum: Safety Razors
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    Help identifying a Gillette Razor

    [ATTACH] I became quite interested in collecting the Milord some time ago. It's not easy to find a really nice one without spending a few bucks....
    Post by: Oldguy, Sep 23, 2011 in forum: Safety Razors