SE birthday present!

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Joelio, Apr 5, 2014.

  1. Joelio

    Joelio Well-Known Member

    My wife surprised me with an early birthday present tonight that she found at an antique store! I know the razor is a SE Gem Micromatic, but I've never seen a brush like this before. I've never used a SE razor, but it could be a fun adventure!
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  2. RaZorBurn123

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

    :pics:
     
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  3. Joelio

    Joelio Well-Known Member

    The uselessness has been remedied, sorry!
     
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  4. fram773

    fram773 Well-Known Member

  5. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    I wouldn't use those red devil blades for anything else but scraping. Get yourself some GEM/Personna blades from Walgreens or CVS. I have that razor and it is my favorite of the Micromatics.
     
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  6. Joelio

    Joelio Well-Known Member

    I'm interested to know if anyone recognizes the brush type? It's different than any I've ever seen.
     
  7. thevez2

    thevez2 uses Gillette's new Tarantula Razor - 8 blades!!

    The razor is a Micromatic Bullseye razor, also referred to as a bullet tip. The brush is a Barbers neck brush, which could be used to wipe away cut hair or to apply talc.
     
  8. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    That brush looks like the type of brush a barber would use to clean off you neck after your haircut and neck shave. They would sprinkle a bit of Clubman Talcum powder on it and brush you off, leaving you clean and refreshed. Few barbers do that today.
     
  9. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    You are correct. Evidently, we were posting at the same time. Great minds.
     
  10. RaZorBurn123

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

    Very nice! I just got into SE, you'll get a good shave. Great wife you have. Happy early Birthday!
     
  11. boxerman

    boxerman Active Member

    Nice razor and brush. Better hold on to her.;)
     
  12. Joelio

    Joelio Well-Known Member

    Just got this from my mother in law to go along with the other barber brush! It's labeled as a "Handy Duster" and created by the McKim Electric Company. Looks like it has a hollow handle that you fill with talc and then a button that releases the talc into the base of the brush hair! image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg
     
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  13. boxerman

    boxerman Active Member

    That's cool brush from your M.I.L. Are you going to try and restore it?
     
  14. vwp528

    vwp528 Well-Known Member

    Very nice brushes. The Gem should be a nice shaver. Enjoy.
     
  15. Misphit

    Misphit Rest In Peace


    Very nice Razor. I have been looking for a Bullet Tip that clean. Kudos to your wife sir!
     
  16. castrobabble

    castrobabble Member

    Happy birthday, and very cool gifts. That last brush looks sweet!
     

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