What are you waiting on to arrive...?

Picked up a lot that I'd normally wouldn't go for as 50% of the stuff I don't really want - but I really liked the Tech/case and the, I think, ABC case.
I put in a low offer and lo' and behold it was accepted.
Anyone need some handkerchiefs and a leatherette travelkit?

​

@Morman Bridge could you possibly identify the case?

​

 

Hello Darkbulb, the case you are looking at is a Gillette Pocket Edition case from the 1920's. As opposed to an ABC set case. ABC set's were made from 1907 to 1915. Then Gillette started making their own cases. The case you are looking at would have had a Ball End Old Type in it. That particular Floral pattern case is slightly thicker than an ABC Pocket Edition case would have been. Also it has been said, the Floral pattern on the Gillette Pocket Edition case is not as intricate as the Floral pattern on an ABC Pocket Edition case. I hope this input helps you sir. Have a great day! Oh and on an ABC set case, there would be patent information for numerous countries stamped on the bottom. That is the first thing to look for. If there is no patent information stamped on the bottom, it is not an ABC case.

 

Thanks and that's some great info! Now to complete the set

 

Hello again Darkbulb, here is a photo of the two different cases. The Gillette Pocket Edition case is on the left, and the ABC Pocket Edition case is on the right.



I hope this input helps. Have a great day!

 

Great that helps.
I see you got a matching razor to the pocket edition case as well. I think I might have one lying around somewhere so with some luck I can complete the set easily

 

Also, the blade case that goes with your set would have been the cigarette pack style blade bank, as opposed to the match striker blade bank. Any silver Ball End Old Type would work for your set. Good luck completing the set! I hope you post a photo of it after completion. And then Enjoy!!!

 

Picking up my 3rd Dottie bowl.

 

Visited my mom and dad today, look what dad gave me.

 

That's very cool Ram57! I've never seen one of those before! I bet those work great!

 

Nice razors jimmy Mac! Are they heirloom razors?

 

I think they are awesome for whipping up lather in no time. Price was half for what I paid new so couldn't resist.

 

Yes they are his originals and I am proud to have them passed on to me. I will clEan them and give a run soon. Cannot wait.

 

He said he has a couple more gold ones, but has to find them.
How do I determine the year and model?

 

Jimmy Mac, there is a date code under the head of the two razors. Or at least there will be on the Slim Adjustable. When you hold the razor so you can read the words written on the bottom of the razor head, on the left side will be a letter, and on the right side there will be a number. The letter is the year, and the number is the quarter of the year they were made. On the 1940's style super speed it may have been made before date codes were put on razors. Once you know the letter/number code you can visit the razor archives site and they have a chart that tells you which year they were made.

 

Thanks, the slim adjustable is 1966, first quarter.
The super speed has no date code.

 

If it has no notch like the one on the left it is a 46-47. If it has a notch like the one on the right it is a 48-50. That is as close as we can get with these. Nice catch.

 

I ordered these off Amazon with birthday money. They should arrive tomorrow.
I also have a knot coming from WD. I got it in a trade from Don. Hence, it is one of my Don Knots. There is no telling when it will arrive knowing the Texas USPS Vortex... Expected delivery day is Thursday the 22nd. We shall see.

 

Just picked up this Jurgen Hempel Titanium Blue Spiral handle

 

The Aristocrat (no code) and Red Tip (B2) arrived today and both are in excellent condition. I'm very happy with the purchase and especially the price. Just need to clean them up and start using them..........

 

Thanks for the info...definitely 48-50.