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- Thread starter RedHorseman
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Received this vintage Simplex.
There were a number of Simplex companies around last century but as this one is stamped both "Stainless Steel" and "USA" I think it's relatively safe to associate it with Simplex out of NY and to date it to somewhere between 1935-1945.
I really like the shape of the handle and the stainless steel (which seems to be the handle and baseplate) gives a very nice weight and feel to the razor.
It reminds me a little bit about Wolfman's WRH7 handle:
There were a number of Simplex companies around last century but as this one is stamped both "Stainless Steel" and "USA" I think it's relatively safe to associate it with Simplex out of NY and to date it to somewhere between 1935-1945.
I really like the shape of the handle and the stainless steel (which seems to be the handle and baseplate) gives a very nice weight and feel to the razor.
It reminds me a little bit about Wolfman's WRH7 handle:
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That handle is a mashup of a pair of Gillette lady/traveller razor handles. Fun!
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It's REALLY comfortable to hold. Will be great fun to try it out.
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Received a very dirty but functionally/mechanically very sound Gillette Sheraton.
I have a Sheraton in excellent condition, however I do not like how they shave. Just a tad too aggressive for me.
On another note, Darkbulb do you have Made in England Gillette Super-Speed (not the Rocket mind you)? One just went on Ebay for $68 American. First one I have ever seen for sale as they are not common.
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I don't think I do - I think the ones I have are all some version of Aristocrat, Aristocrat Jr, Rocket, etc. Nicely spotted.
I think the Sheraton is a pretty decent razor but then again I do like more aggressive razors
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...I think the Sheraton is a pretty decent razor but then again I do like more aggressive razors
I just couldn't shave around my chin & mouth easily with it w/o getting weepers.
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Mail call!
Picked these up yesterday.
Picked these up yesterday.
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Mail call!
Picked these up yesterday.
That looks like a fantastic knot, great handle too. I'm only slightly jealous
That brush Is horrid. Send it to me and I promise I will dispose of it for you.Mail call!
Picked these up yesterday.
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Very nice brush, did you get it from Lee?
After trying 2-3 times to get him to reply to emails I finally gave up
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No, this one was a trade.Very nice brush, did you get it from Lee?
After trying 2-3 times to get him to reply to emails I finally gave up
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I haven't tried shaving with it yet, but just took delivery of a Henckels Professional 20cm Chef's Knife
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Been hunting this one for years. And thanks to our Boy-from-Illinois it's at my disposal now! Meet Lulu.
P.S. yeah, that candy is also courtesy of Marty..
P.S. yeah, that candy is also courtesy of Marty..
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That's a Lulu alright. Nice one!