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Sounds like with yours and pjgh's valued input and expertise, I just have to obtain & use one of the 1912's many Thanks both, it is appreciated greatly.
Sounds like with yours and pjgh's valued input and expertise, I just have to obtain & use one of the 1912's many Thanks both, it is appreciated greatly.I donated an American 1912 to the pass around box a while back; I hope folks are getting the use of it. My preference is for the British ones. It might be my imagination, but I feel they just have the edge (so to speak) in terms of efficiency; as well as finish. Plus, those handles…the chain link, Bathroom Sets and Peerless. Then there’s the Streamlines etc.
It’s reassuring that they can still be obtained relatively cheaply, if one’s careful. Every wet shaver at least needs to try one of these fellows.
Sorry pjgh kept typing your name wrong sorry dear chap.Yes.
My preference for the British 1912 is simply that they clean up near perfectly ever time with little more than a brief smush of Peek polish and a light scrub with liquid soap. Not that many American 1912s won't, but I've had more bother with American and found many with pitted plating.
That said, there are many American 1912s that came with a gold wash that is likely to be fully worn off, leaving a lovely brass finish. That's not something you can find in the British line.
Also be aware that American 1912s gained a different comb from 1930 when they were revamped as the "Gem Junior". The comb loses the very corners, appearing quite curved. It does make a difference, but I'm not sure whether that's for the better ... or not. Naturally, if you want a lovely curved cap then you'll need to look to the earlier American models.
That's the 1912. The 1914s and 1924s are all American. The Micromatics are all American. Later models, like the Featherweight/Natural Angle/Heavy Flat Top, the Pushbutton and the Contour are absolutely indisitnguishable between British and American made. All great razors!
So which one of the pointer Sisters are you then GairdnerDamn your eyes, you ruddy lot! I’ve just gone and bought yet another 1912 English ER. You know how you can get a song stuck in your head? Well I have ‘Micromatic’ running through mine. Gits!
I was thinking more 5 star. Micromatic never gonna give you up. You know you are singing in your head right now.So which one of the pointer Sisters are you then Gairdner
Jimmyc: Yes It was on the radio this morning but somehow I got the feeling it was originally recorded by the 'Kampfe Brothers'I was thinking more 5 star. Micromatic never gonna give you up. You know you are singing in your head right now.
Those blades will fit a Micromatic as well.Well my GEM blades arrived from Connaught today so just waiting on the ER now. Getting all tingly…
So will an injector bladeThose blades will fit a Micromatic as well.
Just saying…
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