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    The "what is" and " how to" thread for the Rolls Razor

    My understanding is that the plain cases are the very early examples, the same shape case with dimpled finish are the slightly later 'Popular' and...
    Post by: Steve_Keyte, Nov 9, 2023 in forum: Safety Razors
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    The "what is" and " how to" thread for the Rolls Razor

    I have come across a early 1950's Viscount (I say early 1950's as the box has the card insert commemorating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II...
    Post by: Steve_Keyte, Nov 13, 2022 in forum: Safety Razors
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    The "what is" and " how to" thread for the Rolls Razor

    Here's a couple of pictures of a complete 'De Luxe "G" Model' set I've recently picked up [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Steve
    Post by: Steve_Keyte, Jun 22, 2022 in forum: Safety Razors
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    The "what is" and " how to" thread for the Rolls Razor

    I came across this 1951 dated (assuming that it's the original blade) Imperial in the usual blue case, the razor is in reasonable condition, but...
    Post by: Steve_Keyte, May 1, 2021 in forum: Safety Razors
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    The "what is" and " how to" thread for the Rolls Razor

    The friction pad is actually a compressed cellulose fibre material, if you follow the link I provided you'll find the correct thickness of...
    Post by: Steve_Keyte, Jan 23, 2021 in forum: Safety Razors
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    The "what is" and " how to" thread for the Rolls Razor

    I have a popular model in my collection, main problem / issue with restoring them is the fact that none of the parts from the later razors will...
    Post by: Steve_Keyte, Jan 15, 2021 in forum: Safety Razors
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    The "what is" and " how to" thread for the Rolls Razor

    Yes Gra, it's a real oddity and as you say, we'll never know its history, where did the seven 1950 dated blades come from if not the factory and I...
    Post by: Steve_Keyte, May 23, 2020 in forum: Safety Razors
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    The "what is" and " how to" thread for the Rolls Razor

    Here's a bit of an odd set, it's a 1950 dated seven day set, all the blades are dated 1950 and I assume they're all original and part of the 7 day...
    Post by: Steve_Keyte, May 22, 2020 in forum: Safety Razors
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    The "what is" and " how to" thread for the Rolls Razor

    The usual one piece telescopic is one of the standard types Rolls supplied, if you read the instruction booklets / spare parts lists you will see...
    Post by: Steve_Keyte, May 4, 2020 in forum: Safety Razors
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    The "what is" and " how to" thread for the Rolls Razor

    I've picked up an unusual telescopic handle, of a type I've not seen before, it's two piece with a hexagonal shank which telescopes into the...
    Post by: Steve_Keyte, May 4, 2020 in forum: Safety Razors
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    The "what is" and " how to" thread for the Rolls Razor

    And here is a lid of a soap dish which I've restored the embossed trademark using the Amaco 'Rub.N Buff' metallic finish: [ATTACH]
    Post by: Steve_Keyte, Dec 11, 2019 in forum: Safety Razors
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    The "what is" and " how to" thread for the Rolls Razor

    Here are more pictures of the soap bowl / brush box set: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Steve_Keyte, Dec 11, 2019 in forum: Safety Razors
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    The "what is" and " how to" thread for the Rolls Razor

    Gra, you can re-finish the embossed logo on the lid using Amaco Rub'N Buff, Antique Gold which is available from Amazon, basically it's like gold...
    Post by: Steve_Keyte, Dec 11, 2019 in forum: Safety Razors
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    The "what is" and " how to" thread for the Rolls Razor

    Hi Gra, Which set would you like more pictures of, the 'Compact' or the soap bowl and brush set? Like you, I've noticed that the price of Rolls...
    Post by: Steve_Keyte, Dec 10, 2019 in forum: Safety Razors
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    The "what is" and " how to" thread for the Rolls Razor

    There are a lot of Rolls units on the UK ebay site (usually around 150) of varying price and condition, if the razor you have is in good condition...
    Post by: Steve_Keyte, Dec 8, 2019 in forum: Safety Razors