February 2022 Acquisitions

[Dave in KY]

Ladies armpit shaver?.

The shape would lead you to think that but the patent lays out the intent which was for normal shaving and how it would stretch skin. Not designed for women only and no mention of a lady's razor

 

[hotmetal]

I suppose the end effect is to make it almost like a smiling straight razor edge, but much shorter. Hmm. Certainly unusual.

 

[pjgh]

Razor handle from Clouds for my Yaqi Adjustable Final Cut and a Medieval Torture device............I mean Vintage razor that supposedly takes modern DE blades snapped in two I think.
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For those interested, check @riverrun 's Patent website: https://www.razors.click/patents/US2421205/

 

[riverrun]

For those interested, check @riverrun 's Patent website: https://www.razors.click/patents/US2421205/

Or Waits' compendium:

Firm – Firm Blade
Firm Blade Co. 4913 S. E. Powell Blvd., Portland, Oregon.
Michael J. Cerino, President. Circa 1945. Single edge, ribbed
bar guard, curved head with cap hinged at end, metal handle
with egg-shaped wooden portion at end or an all-metal handle
with horizontal ribs. Handle has a magnet in the end for
picking up blades. Uses one-half of a split Gillette-type
double-edge blade. U.S. Patent No. 2421205, 27 May 1947,
filed 1 Jun 1945, Errol F. Kingsley, Multnomah County,
Oregon.

P.S.: Anyone remotely interested in vintage razors needs to get Waits' compendium.
Get a searchable digital copy for £11 here:

Safety Razor Compendium by Robert Waits

Safety Razor History, Gillette History, Razor Patent Information, Schick

www.razoremporium.com

... and support the author.
I don't get a commission

 

[Crossan]

Swift delivery from connaughts, looking forward to giving it a try. Quick look over doesn't seem to indicate any QC issues I've seen others experience...we'll see how it goes.

 

[BrianH]

Picked up super speed flare tip. Not entirely sure of date. Any help appreciated

 

[donnie_arko]

Picked up super speed flare tip. Not entirely sure of date. Any help appreciated

It looks like Z3 to me, so Google suggests it's 3rd quarter of 1954.

 

[BrianH]

It looks like Z3 to me, so Google suggests it's 3rd quarter of 1954.

Thank you. I thought it was, but got confused reading different articles on Gillette markings.

 

[Dave in KY]

Out with the Rx V2 and in with another Vector that I never should have sold.......

 

[Boycie83]

Out with the Rx V2 and in with another Vector that I never should have sold.......
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[Dave in KY]

 

[Tony'schin]

Thank you postie.
The SR has arrived, again Peter at Connaughts delivering excellent service.
Let the shave off begin.

Plus a planned re-visit to the Dune saga.
Happy daze

 

[culcreuch]

The SR has arrived

So you bit the bullet!

 

[pjgh]

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... maybe part expecting a decant of some commercial Majmua I was very happy with a quick dab to sample.

Our own unique take on a world famous classic. Bitter, Sweet, Spicy, Creamy, with a touch of florals. Distilled from a variety of flowers, resins and woods.

Head Note: Bitter, Sweet, Slightly Floral, Creamy, Rich
Heart Note: Vanillic, Vetiver, Kewra, Cooling
Base Note: Green, Musky, Woody, Earthy

It's ALL of those things and really very cleverly crafted. Artisinal, absolutely!

 

[Mike Smart]

A Couple of items arrived for me today unfortunately i’m a Razor Short but the seller realised and send it two weeks later so it will be here soon enough.
The First one is the 1948 Superspeed.
This was the second superspeed gillette brought out. The first Superspeed came in the same box but didn’t have the notches in the top bar once opened.
The next one is the 1949 British Rocket.
Over the moon with them both and in great condition however i always clean them myself & give them a dip in Barbicide before giving them a light polish with nothing abrasive unless needed.

The brush was a cheap impulse buy,
Don’t know a thing about it other than it came from Germany.
i just liked it & it was cheap
My vintage Razor Collection is nearly complete,i reckon if i buy 10 per year for the next 10 years i’ll have everything i want lol


The brush has cleaned up well,
Defo badger but the cheapest form
I initially thought the handle was resin but it’s not it’s plastic.
Cheap Shect
but never mind you win some you lose some
i might still use it so find out probably

 

[hotmetal]

Rein Dachs means Pure Badger. I like the look of it too! Shame you say it feels like cheap plastic rather than nice resin but it looks the part.

Razors were a nice find.