The Haul: August 2017

Discussion in 'Show and tell' started by RaZorBurn123, Jul 31, 2017.

  1. '65 G-Slim

    '65 G-Slim Well-Known Member

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  2. BigMark83

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

    jmudrick Type A Man

    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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    Last edited: Aug 26, 2017
  4. BigMark83

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

    jmudrick Type A Man

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

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  6. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Laugh out loud funny
     
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  7. BigMark83

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    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.
     
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  8. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

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

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  9. SpeedyPC

    SpeedyPC Well-Known Member

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

    SmokeShowing Well-Known Member

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

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  11. BigMark83

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    I think you need an intervention, like 99% of us.
     
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  12. Stu929

    Stu929 Well-Known Member

    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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    Last edited: Aug 27, 2017
  13. BigMark83

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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.
     
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  14. mrchick

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    Nice finds!
     
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  15. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

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

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  16. RaZorBurn123

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

    Fantastic!!
     
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  17. RaZorBurn123

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

    I really like this Tech, I wonder if they can be found?
     
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  18. RaZorBurn123

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

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

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    I've seen them, if you look you'll find them
     
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  20. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    There was also this one which is bakelite:
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    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.
     

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