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How about Straight Razor September ! and assuming we have any members or ears left Old School October.
How about Straight Razor September ! and assuming we have any members or ears left Old School October.Thanks for all the replies so far.
Runnng a thread for a yearly sabbatical seems to have few interested in it, but it seems themed months could be gain a bit more interest.
Of the themed shaving months mooted, include Single Edge September, Open Comb October, Signature Soaps September, No Shave November.
Chris @Boycie83 had his MIC DE Razor months which was a lot of fun to read.
Are there any suggestions for themes for the early start of the year? I'd seen it else where but February could be a 1 soap month as it is the shortest month of the year?
Any suggestions for January, be it blades, razors, soaps, splashes, things made in the UK/Italy/USA etc?
Need? I'm not sure (for me ) need comes into it as it's a hobby ( as well as staying fresh) but I do understand what you mean. I retired one razor after many years of service so replaced that. I will admit to a variety of shaving soaps etc......I've been thinking of doing a buying sabbatical for 2021. I have so much stuff and I really dont need to buy anymore, and I think some buying restraint is needed.
You have that many? Jeses I dont feel too bad having three ( five if you include an Artist and a kamisori).
Okay, okay, okay.
Its January 2021.
My mission if I choose to accept it, is to use a different vintage razor for each day of this 1st month - god help me!
I think a few of us could do more than a month!You have that many? Jeses I dont feel too bad having three ( five if you include an Artist and a kamisori).
How long did it take to amass such a collection.....I think a few of us could do more than a month!
For me, less than 18 month. It sort of took hold.How long did it take to amass such a collection.....
I have a variety of creams and soaps (and watches strangely) but try to quell the desire for more razors. It doesng help that my Jagger's are firm favourites either...
Need? I'm not sure (for me ) need comes into it as it's a hobby ( as well as staying fresh) but I do understand what you mean. I retired one razor after many years of service so replaced that. I will admit to a variety of shaving soaps etc......
At least they're trying - I didn't even make it in to 2021 before abandoning my 2021 sabbaticalBack to reality, I'm giving 20 to 1 odds on these guys crackin' like nuts and buyin' more crap.
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I'll do a variation of this - if I use each of my vintage ladies for 2-3 shaves, that should get me through the month.
I'll set a dedicated thread up for Vintage Month - January 2021
I'd also like to set my challenge for February - Feather February. I'm going to learn the ASD2 and my other razors can only be used with Feather blades.
| 26/12/1911 Durham Duplex 1012728 Patent (Stropping Attachment) |
| 10/12/1929 GEM Micromatic 1739280 Patent (1912 Patent Expiration) |
| 01/12/1925 Christy Safety Razor w/Massage Bar 1563724 Patent (Massage Bar) |
| 21/11/1902 Wilkinson Sword Patent Roller Shaver (British Patent 11526) |
| 16/11/1925 Rolls Razor 242718 Patent (Handle) |
| 15/11/1904 Gillette Original Patent (expired 1921) |
| 13/11/1924 Rolls Razor 224578 Patent (Blade) |
| 07/11/1911 Durham Duplex 1007898 Patent (2nd Patent) |
| 06/11/1925 Wilkinson Sword 235024 Patent (Adjustable Guard) |
| 05/11/1901 GEM 686143 Patent (GEM Junior Bar) |
| 27/10/1936 Schick 2058633 Patent (Injector FH) |
| 06/10/1931 Gillette Goodwill 1826600 Patent |
| 06/10/1925 Gillette Tech 1555961 Patent (â„¢ 05/08/1938) |
| 05/10/1920 Gillette Big Fellow (â„¢ 05/11/1919) |
| 23/09/1908 Wilkinson Sword Self-Adjusting Safety Shaver (British Patent 20006) |
| 06/09/1928 Wardonia 296597 British Patent (also German 483501 & French 651570) |
| 31/08/1965 Schick 3203093 Patent (Adjustable M) |
| 28/08/1900 GEM 657010 Patent (Lather Catcher Clips) |
| 26/08/1958 Gillette Super/Adjustable 2848807 Patent |
| 19/08/1930 GEM 1773614 Patent (Micromatic) |
| 16/08/1927 AutoStrop Valet 1639335 Patent (Blade Holder VC2) |
| 14/08/1934 Schick 1969945 Patent (Injector DEG) |
| 27/07/1909 Weck Sextoblade 929058 Patent (â„¢27/07/1908 & 26/04/1930) |
| 23/07/1935 Gillette Aristocrat 2009272 Patent |
| 22/07/1924 Christy Safety Razor w/Massage Bar 1502615 Patent (Razor) |
| 06/07/1909 Burham Safety Razor 927349 Patent |
| 15/06/1880 Kampfe Bros |
| 07/06/1966 Gillette Techmatic 3254971 Patent |
| 28/05/1907 Durham Duplex 854839 Patent |
| 12/05/1958 Schick 2911713 Patent (Injector IJKLNO) |
| 05/05/1925 Ever Ready Wall Cabinet 67209 Design Patent |
| 01/05/1909 Leslie 908470 Patent (Standard Model) |
| 29/04/1924 AutoStrop 1492246 Patent (Safety Razor VC Series) |
| 17/04/1951 Olaf Rasmussen 2549130 Patent (Surgical Prep Razor) |
| 13/09/1915? Ever Ready New "1909" 531199 British Patent |
| 09/04/1912 AutoStrop Valet "Model C" Special |
| 05/04/1910 Durham Domino 953898 Patent |
| 01/04/1924 Ever Ready 1924 |
| 24/03/1914 Ever Ready 1914 |
| 06/03/1951 Gillette Super Speed |
| 27/02/1912 GEM 1018783 Patent ("1912") |
| 17/02/1914 AutoStrop 7 O'Clock 1087544 Patent |
| 15/02/1916 AutoStrop Valet 1171604 (Safety Razor A/B Series) |
| 26/01/1937 AutoStrop Valet 206817 (Runner Guard VC4) |
| 22/01/1918 PENN 1254037 Patent |
| 13/01/1920 Gillette New Standard 1328024 Patent |
| 12/01/1932 Gillette 'New' 1841223 Patent [â„¢ 29/06/1921] |
| 02/01/1894 Rapide 512125 Patent |
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