The Haul: August 2017

I would think the Merkur would be more comfortable to hold for an extended time.

 

I guess I'll see over the next few days. It is pretty chunky . It does feel better built than the Merkur. The adjustment is smoooooooth.

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Many razors are better built than a Merkur, imo. But no more Merkur bashing.

 

Hey, I love my Progress (70s vintage). I'm Fatboy free and livin' proud.

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Laugh out loud funny

 

I can't speak for vintage Merkur, they may be good. I bought a current production razor a few years ago and the QC was terrible. I was appalled to say the least.

 

I also had bad experience with a Hoffritz slant and a newer 34C. My Progress is solid though.

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I don't have this product in Australia which is very rare to see what's available on the Australia market.

 

Another priority delivery of Stirling Soap Co. products! This addiction is madness!!!

 

I think you need an intervention, like 99% of us.

 

I think I need an intervention too. Did not really plan to buy razors today but these old straights called me

A bakelite tech that appears to be a Franken razor, a Schick Injector it the box (guess I finally get to try one), a 40s SS, a project Wade & Butcher and a Joseph Elliot Silver Steel.

All told I think I spent 30 bucks. Both straights are projects I know but I believe the Joseph Elliot is in the neighborhood of 170 years plus. I think I did ok but trying to be responsible at the same unfortunately I love the look of the big old blade straights.


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That tech isn't Bakelite or a frankenrazor. It's a black contract tech. Most likely a WW2 soldier issued tech. Its black so it wouldn't reflect any light.

 

Nice finds!

 

I think the black razor is this one; need a better look.

 

Fantastic!!

 

I really like this Tech, I wonder if they can be found?

 

Dang, two sweet finds! A major win for the wife!!

 

I've seen them, if you look you'll find them

 

There was also this one which is bakelite:

The handle is different than the "Contract Tech" handle on @Stu929's razor, but I wouldn't automatically rule out that his didn't come that way given that Gillette was probably throwing together sets with whatever they had on hand.