Close up of the head from fleabay pics...looks amazing for almost 100 years old!

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cool score..

That is really nice. I have a related question for all of you: why did open comb razors fall out of favor? My favorite single edge safety is the open comb Valet Auto Strop. I get really excellent shaves with that. My experience with both old and modern safetys having a solid safety bar are not as favorable, and my best shaves can come from a straight. It seems to me that the open comb at least delivers half of your face to the blade without having previously wiped away all the lather with a solid safety bar.
So, why did it fall out of favor?

probably easier/cheaper to manufacture during those times..a little more durable if dropped.

Hey Dave, the Rotbart showed up today and the top cap is in pretty decent condition. Not perfect, but by no means in bad shape. I'm very happy with it.

Awesome Mike. Nice score !!!
If you decide to move it along, I'm your huckleberry

Looks pretty good! compared to some Rotbarts I've seen it's in great condition.

Thanks Dave. I really wanted this one because I could use different handles with it. You'll be the first to know if I part with it, plus I know you always have a bunch of sweet razors to possibly trade for too.

Thanks Kieth! I'm extremely happy with this find.

This:



And four more razors. Some vintage Schick injector blades (made in USA). I am going to have to ban myself from here...

Very nice!

Correction: I am waiting on the TARMAX SE from the pass around. Due for delivery Saturday. Will use it the next week and pass it along. I am on the list for the TARMAX Injector, too. That will come later.

We're on a roll with Tom's beautiful razor art! I'm waiting on the arrival of his original TARMAX Injector via the pass-around as well as a special TARMAX Injector with a rolling guard! The special rolling guard one is scheduled to be delivered to me tomorrow and can be seen below thanks to an awesome picture of it by Tom. The original one, I have not received any tracking information yet.

That rolling guard is cool. I have one on my Original TNNSER.

Yes, I remember! Tom said you are supposed to send it to me for rehoming.

My best picture of a razor to date.

Bought this new "Viper" boar brush from Yaqi just recently, the handle is just marvelous in that sparkling glitter in the deep green with white clouded wisps. Feels good in the hand and now I'm going to do use my break in method to bring it to a nice level of enjoyment should be good in 2-3 days for the first shave. Cleaned it with shampoo 5 times and lost about 15 hairs which is normal for a boar? This one has a slight boar funk but we will see how it smells as the days go on.
I just put it in the fridge for the first 20-24 hrs & tomorrow will take it out for a few more cleanings and will dry off with the towel and will do that approximately 3 times and should one great boar brush for many years.

Have some great shaves!

That's a great looking brush!

cool brush Ron..

Here’s what I’m currently waiting on.
Saponificio Varesino Tundra Artica shave soap refill and aftershave 10% off on Maggard Razors
PAA Droid Black CK1 soap
PAA blade stash box
Focus Tritok Concave razor Labor Day sale price of $50 on ItalianBarber
Razorock Hive 24 Mokasoft HD synthetic brush introductory price of $15 ItalianBarber
Brut Musk bought for $17 from a seller in India

And last but not least, a 1918 Gillette Ball End Old Type Khaki set made for the U.S. Army. Here’s a few pictures I got from the seller on eBay. For this one I paid $40 after shipping.