Found in the wild

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Birdie, Jan 29, 2023.

  1. Birdie

    Birdie Active Member

    Stopped by a local antique/vintage store and found this. I love the fact it says property US Army.
     

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  2. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    Nice score!

    :)
     
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  3. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Sweet!!
     
  4. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Good one!

    Herm
     
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  5. Birdie

    Birdie Active Member

    Now I’m on a hunt to find the case that would go with it.
     
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  6. sidpost

    sidpost Active Member

    Aliexpress has some clones that are ~$8. There is a USA based supplier I forget the name of that also sells on Maggards Razors in addition to their website and run ~$30.
     
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  7. sidpost

    sidpost Active Member

    Great find!
     
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  8. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Razor Emporium makes the closest copies of WW I soft khaki cases with the mirror.............
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  9. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Apologies for the really poor lighting. I think I still have the correct silver blade bank for it in my stuff, if not I know I have another earlier silver blade bank that would work well enough.

    The hinge springs still work well and it snaps closed and open, it is missing the strip that would have gone across the bottom under the handle, as well as the thumb tack holders. It's honestly in about as rough shape as your razor.

    It is, however, the correct case for your razor.

    If you're interested, let me know and I'll dig out the blade case and take better pics tomorrow in the daylight. We can work out the details via PM.

    Edit: doesn't have the mirror either. Few do. Mine does say "Property U.S. Army" and I do have the correct blade case for the set. The earlier one that I mentioned I had goes with it.
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  10. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    After reading Sid's post, how about we split the difference between the two costs above, shipped. I'll even throw in five blue blades. I doubt you'll find a better deal.
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    The razor and blade bank that originally came with this set was given to my cousin who is currently serving in the air force, and I put them in one of the metal cases from the same time period that had the cannons, flags and eagle on it.
    So, as you can see, I don't need this one.
    :)
     
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  11. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    if he doesn't, I will.................
     
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  12. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    We both know the blade bank alone is worth more than that. :)

    He needs to check his threads more often. I want to only make one trip to the post office this week. :p And waiting for a reply has cost me one day already. I got people waiting for me to mail stuff. I can hold out till Monday, then it's going in the mail. If not to @Birdie, then to @jimjo1031.
     
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  13. Birdie

    Birdie Active Member

    Sorry. Been busy around here. I love the case! Not sure how to send a PM on here but I would love to work with you this.
     
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  14. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    You're lucky Jim didn't jostle my elbow.
     
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  15. Kilgore Trout

    Kilgore Trout The Smart Bunny

    Cool
     
  16. ShaversRUs

    ShaversRUs Well-Known Member

    Thanks for letting me know. The US Army is currently on their way to your house...
    :happy093:
     
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