August 2014 Acquisitions

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stillshunter said:
Hey anyone want to acquire a nice selection of metals.[/URL]
Auction ends in 30 minutes and there's some reputed shaves amongst them - razors and blades!.
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Thanks good sir for the heads up, but a pass for me...
 
stillshunter said:
Hey anyone want to acquire a nice selection of metals.
Auction ends in 30 minutes and there's some reputed shaves amongst them - razors and blades!.
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Well that just auction end at $87.50 for:

- Gillette NEW
- Merkur Bakelite
- Edwin Jagger 86
- FaTip Grande OC.
- Feather TTO.
- Muhle, handle only.

300 blades-
21 boxes of 7a.m. Platinum Hi Stainless. 5 blades ea
3 boxes Dorco New Platinum ST-301. 10 blades ea
2 boxes Treet Dura Sharp. 10 blades ea
10 boxes Astra Superior Platinum. 5 blades ea
3 boxes Gillette 7o'clock Super Platinum. 5 blades ea
8 boxes Gillette 7 o'clock Super Stainless. 5 blades ea
9 boxes Derby Extra Super Stainless. 5 blades ea
2 boxes Shark Super Chrome. 5 blades ea
opened boxes of Lord, Perma-Sharp, Dorco, Treet.

oh boy!!!! anyone here score it?
 
Saw it but while the price is OK there was nothing there I wanted.
 
I have too much stuff already though!
 
I have a very special acquisition arriving on Friday afternoon. It is something I never realy thought I would acquire but acquire it I shall - more closer to the exciting moment.
 
gthomas04 said:
I have a very special acquisition arriving on Friday afternoon. It is something I never realy thought I would acquire but acquire it I shall - more closer to the exciting moment.
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Tease
 
gthomas04 said:
I have a very special acquisition arriving on Friday afternoon. It is something I never realy thought I would acquire but acquire it I shall - more closer to the exciting moment.
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Pills ?
 
My first win ever on ebay.

I received a Slim 1963 TTO adjustable in the mail this morning. Paid $37.

Really good condition cosmetically, inside the doors looks like new. No real scuffing or wear, though the painted numbers have worn.

One small thing is that when I twist to lock sometimes it doesn't engage and I put a tiny bit of pressure on the door and it clicks down.

All the adjustments click.

Maybe there is gunk inside but I am not game to break it down.

I shaved with it and was severely impressed.

Now I want one for my birth year, 1953 if anyone has suggestions.
 
Great score on the Slim, Marlow.

Yep, a 40's style Super Speed would be my suggestion too. The SS is my favorite in terms of shave performance.
 
Marlow said:
My first win ever on ebay.

I received a Slim 1963 TTO adjustable in the mail this morning. Paid $37.
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Congrats! A good price for a great razor.
Now you have a razor like Bond, James Bond.

Marlow said:
Maybe there is gunk inside but I am not game to break it down.
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I've soaked my old Gillettes in dishwashing liquid with freshly boiled water for an hour. Then scrubbed with an old toothbrush and toothpaste. Then dunked again in DW liquid/boiled water for another hour... Etc...

They come out beautifully clean and gunk-free.

Or you can just use an ultrasonic bath...

EDIT: Mental moment... I meant DW liquid, not vinegar! Yikes! Bad move. Soaking in vinegar solution will make the razor brittle and damage it!!!!
 
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stillshunter said:
@Mong. , mate this is absolutely gorgeous. Please let us know how it goes. Gorgeous!!!!
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Ta mate, it is quite the looker. Once it gets a few more shaves under it's belt I'll put a thread up with some post-bloom pics and a bit of a review.
 
What they said ^^^

The 1940s Super Speed is a GREAT and under-rated razor IMHO. I would be happy with one of those as a birth year razor.

Of course the pick would be the President (nickel) or Diplomat (gold) - the premium products of that era.
 
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