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RE: August 2021 Haul - Dave in KY - 08-08-2021
(08-07-2021, 10:28 PM)GAW9576 Wrote:(08-06-2021, 10:46 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: So Jeff got in touch and told me about a razor that the person would not ship the razor they had for sale (Now I know another place he hunts his goodies) It happens to be within 2 hours of me and I'm supposed to go get it this morning. Excited about this score Star razor in a The Gem case. Hoping it doesn't fall thru........Dated 1898 or 1899. Thanks for the info and heads up on it Jeff jmudrick
Nice catch. I may be just a little bit jealous.
Thanks ! There was some confusion about "The Gem" on the case. It is a match set and Star used different cases with some different names "The Gem was just one of them and it actually dates earlier than we first thought. Here's an ad from 1887 for The Gem putting this from 1887 to 1899.
RE: August 2021 Haul - GAW9576 - 08-08-2021
(08-08-2021, 12:02 AM)Dave in KY Wrote:(08-07-2021, 10:28 PM)GAW9576 Wrote: Nice catch. I may be just a little bit jealous.
Thanks ! There was some confusion about "The Gem" on the case. It is a match set and Star used different cases with some different names "The Gem was just one of them and it actually dates earlier than we first thought. Here's an ad from 1887 for The Gem putting this from 1887 to 1899.
Very nice. As far as I know my oldest safety razor is from 1900.
RE: August 2021 Haul - twhite - 08-08-2021
(08-08-2021, 01:59 AM)GAW9576 Wrote:(08-08-2021, 12:02 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: Thanks ! There was some confusion about "The Gem" on the case. It is a match set and Star used different cases with some different names "The Gem was just one of them and it actually dates earlier than we first thought. Here's an ad from 1887 for The Gem putting this from 1887 to 1899.
Very nice. As far as I know my oldest safety razor is from 1900.
I have The Gem and the razor is an 1887 model. It came with 4 blades.
RE: August 2021 Haul - Dave in KY - 08-08-2021
(08-08-2021, 05:04 PM)twhite Wrote:(08-08-2021, 01:59 AM)GAW9576 Wrote: Very nice. As far as I know my oldest safety razor is from 1900.
I have The Gem and the razor is an 1887 model. It came with 4 blades.
Thanks Tom, only 2 slots for blades in my set.
RE: August 2021 Haul - Grassy - 08-13-2021
I was happy to find this old A2 locally as you don't see many Autostrops here in OZ.
It cleaned up pretty well. Better not tell these sellers about soap and water as they'll use it and put the prices up! The case might need something a bit more than soap and water if I get round to it.
All ready for tomorrow's shave.
RE: August 2021 Haul - Dave in KY - 08-13-2021
(08-13-2021, 08:19 PM)Grassy Wrote: I was happy to find this old A2 locally as you don't see many Autostrops here in OZ.AWESOME
It cleaned up pretty well. Better not tell these sellers about soap and water as they'll use it and put the prices up! The case might need something a bit more than soap and water if I get round to it.
All ready for tomorrow's shave.
RE: August 2021 Haul - Wchnu - 08-14-2021
(08-13-2021, 08:19 PM)Grassy Wrote: I was happy to find this old A2 locally as you don't see many Autostrops here in OZ.
It cleaned up pretty well. Better not tell these sellers about soap and water as they'll use it and put the prices up! The case might need something a bit more than soap and water if I get round to it.
All ready for tomorrow's shave.
Yesss indeed. Beautiful. And a wild find. Incredible luck. Guess your not in a locked down area.
RE: August 2021 Haul - Grassy - 08-14-2021
(08-14-2021, 12:32 AM)Wchnu Wrote:(08-13-2021, 08:19 PM)Grassy Wrote: I was happy to find this old A2 locally as you don't see many Autostrops here in OZ.
It cleaned up pretty well. Better not tell these sellers about soap and water as they'll use it and put the prices up! The case might need something a bit more than soap and water if I get round to it.
All ready for tomorrow's shave.
Yesss indeed. Beautiful. And a wild find. Incredible luck. Guess your not in a locked down area.
Nah, we are locked down so it had to be posted. Only allowed out for work, exercise and essential shopping. I'll be popping out for an essential burger shortly.
RE: August 2021 Haul - Dave in KY - 08-14-2021
Couple new additions to the den
RE: August 2021 Haul - Grassy - 08-14-2021
Great razors and they look to be in excellent condition!
I have a Cru Steel, not as nice as that one, and it's a very good shave