The Haul: April 2016

Discussion in 'Show and tell' started by Halvor, Apr 2, 2016.

  1. Jim99

    Jim99 Gold Water Shaver

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  2. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    Thanks bro!
     
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  3. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    So did I and its why I purchased it ;).
     
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  4. Jim99

    Jim99 Gold Water Shaver

    I picked up another straight razor today at an antique shop and just got home with it. They even had a stone which is supposed to be 8,000 grit and I also bought that. I think I got it at a fair price as I paid $30 for both.

    The razor is a Charles Adams and the scales appear to be bone. The blade and scales seem to be in great shape. I don't know anything about the manufacturer, other than they existed way back when. Does anyone have any knowledge about Charles Adams?

    Im going to try and hone it. Wish me luck.
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  5. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

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  6. Skinny Rogers

    Skinny Rogers Well-Known Member

  7. SHAVEWIZARD420

    SHAVEWIZARD420 Well-Known Member

    My dad found these 4 razors at a garage sale for $10 for all 4. It looks like a red tip, old type, black beauty, and either a fat boy, or a slim. Not sure what one it is.
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    Also picked up a few things from Maggards:

    Godrej menthol cream
    Old Spice Musk cream
    Captain choice North soap
    Maggards 24mm synthetic Brush
    Samples: Soap Smooth fougere, DD Tiamat, DD Kringle, and Speick Man soap.
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  8. SHAVEWIZARD420

    SHAVEWIZARD420 Well-Known Member

    Oh and I forgot to add Soap Commander Courage balm.
     
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  9. JR Reyes

    JR Reyes I scream for....chicken wings??

    Looks like a fatboy to me...does you dad need my address for shipment?
    LOL

    Great finds...I hope they clean up nice and get some good use.
     
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  10. SHAVEWIZARD420

    SHAVEWIZARD420 Well-Known Member


    Thanks. I just shaved with the fat boy and got a great shave. I couldn't wait, so I did a quick cleaning so I could try it out. First shave with adjustable.
     
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  11. Drawer

    Drawer Well-Known Member

    Well that was a heck of a good deal!
     
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  12. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    Great find! If you plan on polishing them up, use MAAS. But be careful. It will take the the paint off of the numbers and red tip. Also, it will remove gold plating. I just found that out.. :-/
     
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  13. Robyflexx

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    Congrats! You're gonna love the Black Beauty, wonderfully smooth shaver! Get's under the nose easy too. :)
     
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  14. SHAVEWIZARD420

    SHAVEWIZARD420 Well-Known Member


    I usually use Simichrome, but it is time consuming, but it amazes me how black the rag will be after cleaning.
     
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  15. SHAVEWIZARD420

    SHAVEWIZARD420 Well-Known Member

    Thanks Robby. I tried the Fatboy today, and I did happen to nick my nose which is funny you mentioned that.
     
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  16. Robyflexx

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    It's bulky up top for that purpose.
     
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  17. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    I received a gift for a shave box subscription this past Christmas. This should be my penultimate box. Pretty good selection in there today! It can be hit or miss.

    Omega Alum stick
    Jeeves of Hudson Street Velvet Jacket soap (great scent)
    Renaissance Man after shaves - Black Amber and Bay Rum
    10 Big Ben blades

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  18. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Hoffritz made all of the Coles branded razors. Usually the cases and razors matched, but it's not unheard of. Usually mismatches are a Coles box with a Hoffritz branded razor, not the other way around.

    Hoffritz made razors for other department stores as well. I don't see any cause for concern over this issue.

    Edit: correction. Hoffritz had razors made for them by Merkur. Merkur also made razors for Coles, Pomco, Adams, Grafco, Lunawerk, Weck and several other companies.
     
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  19. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    Thank you for the information.
     
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  20. swarden43

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

    Outstanding! Saw a Fatboy at an antique store today, no case, but in very good shape - $78.
     
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