December Hauls 2021

[Old Sarge]

An unusual delivery at 0830 today, vice the usual delivery time in the afternoon. I've entered a new rabbit hole!

I'm pretty sure this is an AutoStrop B1. Not the best image as the razor needs some TLC, but wanted to try and show the "Auto Strop" on the blade holder (is there a better term for the part of the razor that hold the blade?). For a while now I've been watching for my first AutoStrop. While the VC1 is pretty easy to pick up, I've been hoping to get an earlier model. When this guy showed up for $12.99 with free shipping...how could I not pull the trigger!? It's good that an old original blade is included so I can use it to double check when I modify a Gem blade. I recall Dave in KY talking about   the aluminum foil/baking soda technique on silver finishes. I guess I'm not sure if this is a silver finish or not.

I'll give you one guess what I'll be doing this weekend and also what I'll be shaving with next week!