Additions to my collection from around the world!

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Lady_Badger, Dec 9, 2014.

  1. Lady_Badger

    Lady_Badger Active Member

    Razor post


    So a few months ago, well 6 months to be exact, my grandmother flew into town from her home town of Blisworth England. She had a surprise for me that she had brought with her. She had found out that I collected antique razors and remembered that my grandfather during WW2 had bought a travel kit which contained a razor in Hong Kong during his deployment. The kit contains a gillette double edge razor, 2 talc holders, a soap dish, a toothbrush holder and a brush. I believe the kit was also supposed to contain a comb and a mirror. She was also talking to my late grandfathers brother and he remembered in his attic was his wife's uncles strait razor shaving kit witch he gave to my grandmother to bring to me. The razor in this set can either be a double edge razor or you can use the shavette blades that are marked by the day of the week. I believe the handle is ivory in this set. I will always treasure these razors because of the stories behind them and whom they belonged too. My dad also found at a flea market a curvefit ladies razor which I'm also very excited to add to my collection. I am attaching pictures of all the razors to my post so you too can enjoy them.
    Razor post

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  2. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Wonderful!
     
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  3. celestino

    celestino Friendly Neighborhood Wetshaver

    Excellent! :happy088:
     
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  4. Tattoobob

    Tattoobob Well-Known Member

    Very nice, enjoy.
     
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  5. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Really, really nice.
    Does the one with the ivory handle have a name/logo or something.

    Update:
    Doh...it says Wilkinson on the box :)
     
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  6. ObiDon

    ObiDon member in questionable standing

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  7. badabing10

    badabing10 Active Member

    who vintage stuff right there
     
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  8. SRNewb

    SRNewb Well-Known Member

    Sweeeet! Especially because of who it comes from. Two of my razors are passed through the family. I will cherish them as long as I live.
    Congratulations.
     
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  9. macaronus

    macaronus Sir Nice-a-Lot

    Congratulations, LadyBadger! Those are some really neat razors. The stories behind them make them all the more special indeed!
     
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  10. kurtmill

    kurtmill Active Member

    They're all really cool pieces. I especially like the Curvefit.
     
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  11. Radiotube

    Radiotube RADInOverdrive

    Impressive! What a great thing to have these passed down from one generation to another.
     
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  12. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Excellent. Wonderful family heirlooms
     
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  13. Slow Joe

    Slow Joe Relishing his obsession

    Not only do these all have sentimental value, but they are wonderful pieces.
     
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  14. 178-bplatoon

    178-bplatoon Well-Known Member

    :happy096: "FANTASTIC" score!!! :happy088:
     
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  15. Badger-Face

    Badger-Face Well-Known Member

    It's time for your husband to put these to the test.
     
  16. Badger-Face

    Badger-Face Well-Known Member

    You didn't post all the pictures hun
     
  17. Jostalli

    Jostalli Well-Known Member

    Great score, It is wonderful your grandmother held onto the kit for all these years.
     
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  18. Mr. Droid

    Mr. Droid Well-Known Member

    I have never seen that particular kind of Wilkinson. It is great. I have been on the fence about picking one of these up, but that variation? That is going on my list. You are lucky to have such great history attached as well. Super cool!
     
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    Badger-Face Well-Known Member

  20. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Beautiful!
     
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