Acquisitions - December 2022

DRJC said:
Well added a third, not quite sure why I felt the need haven't looked up a rough date but was cheap so why not. Not in as good condition as my other two techs but I'll give it a clean up and see if it's worth giving a go or sit it on the shelf
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IMO it's the most enjoyable Tech to use in the shave. I absolutely love mine.
 
pjgh said:
...I guess. I never took to injectors either.
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One could conceivably keep taking punts on ebay Techs until one gets a shiny example from one's birth year. The also-rans would make excellent PIFs as they aren't too expensive and even murky looking ones are worth a shave for someone who hasn't tried one.
 
hotmetal said:
One could conceivably keep taking punts on ebay Techs until one gets a shiny example from one's birth year. The also-rans would make excellent PIFs as they aren't too expensive and even murky looking ones are worth a shave for someone who hasn't tried one.
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Techs are great razors, birth year means nothing, and plating is for snobs. But by all means, buy several, and keep them all!
 
If I happen across a tech, or any interesting razor thats the right sort of money really, and takes my fancy then I'll have a punt. Half the fun of it as you never quite know what you'll get particularly if your top price is very low.... Considering I see razors selling for more than 20 times what I paid for all three of my techs, probably all my razors combined, it makes for a bit of cheap entertainment and some nice bits to collect
 
TobyC said:
Techs are great razors, birth year means nothing, and plating is for snobs. But by all means, buy several, and keep them all!
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I actually really like the razors where the plating has worn off, they can have a character and uniqueness to them.

I think we are often conditioned to want things which are as unblemished, shiny and perfect but for old/vintage brass razors, even if aesthetically they are less than perfect they can perform beautifully. IMO, as fine as they may be as a collectors item or an artifact from a byegone era, I believe as a functional item is where they truly shine.
 
hotmetal said:
One could conceivably keep taking punts on ebay Techs until one gets a shiny example from one's birth year. The also-rans would make excellent PIFs as they aren't too expensive and even murky looking ones are worth a shave for someone who hasn't tried one.
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Only if you were born between 1938 and 1976!
 
Merry Christmas me.

I have been shaving daily with an AS-D2 for the past couple of years. I think its a great razor and it seems to have almost the perfect weight and balance for me. But it has been leaving me slightly disappointed with the closeness of shave and I have been doing more buffing lately than I prefer. Hoping that the Overlander takes me another step closer in efficiency. Plus always good to support the local craftsmen.

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Jenks said:
Merry Christmas me.

I have been shaving daily with an AS-D2 for the past couple of years. I think its a great razor and it seems to have almost the perfect weight and balance for me. But it has been leaving me slightly disappointed with the closeness of shave and I have been doing more buffing lately than I prefer. Hoping that the Overlander takes me another step closer in efficiency. Plus always good to support the local craftsmen.

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Enjoy! The overlander is my current favourite, very smooth and efficient even when going ATG.
 
Arrived late yesterday.

Been waiting for a while for this to arrive. I thought with the ER 1912s, the jewel, it would make a nice addition to the SE razors I have.

See SotD for first run out (it wasn't a great experience)

Thought it had rust on it to start with, but a little soak, brush and polish and it was ready to go.
Actually in pretty good condition with some scratches and just a tiny bit of brass showing through the plate on the base of the stem.
 

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Duffers782 said:
Arrived late yesterday.

Been waiting for a while for this to arrive. I thought with the ER 1912s, the jewel, it would make a nice addition to the SE razors I have.

See SotD for first run out (it wasn't a great experience)

Thought it had rust on it to start with, but a little soak, brush and polish and it was ready to go.
Actually in pretty good condition with some scratches and just a tiny bit of brass showing through the plate on the base of the stem.
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Brass doesn't rust. Shave with the cap on your face.


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