So we've heard or Monsta's blade count, what's your razor count?

[Nonick]

No ones up to the mark when it comes to collecting

 

[filobiblic]

@eggbert Thats an AWESOME collection... I really have to take photo's of mine... as they day didnt happen unless there's photos... so I'll get onto it soon!

It's only a fraction of the MARKet really...

 

[Drubbing]

One Razor. One blade (maybe 2…). Seriously.

 

[Nonick]

 

[JugV2]

I think I have around 600 blades left

 

[Nick the Knife]

I got bored a few weeks ago when the Missus was away and put the inventory into a lil text doc, so this thread is just asking for a cut'n'paste. It's worth noting that I'll generally just keep one of them out at a time, use it for several weeks or until I desire a change - the rest of the time they're wrapped up in newspaper in a cardboard box with most of the rest of my shaving surplus. The only ones I don't/won't use are the 3 black handled Super Speeds, which have never been used and apparently were production line quality control reference checkers (prolly crap but thats what seller advised).

So in no particular order:

• Merkur 37c (Slant HD)
• Adams Open Comb
• Muhle R.41 (2013 variant, head only)
• Lord LP1822L (L6)
• Feather Travel razor
• Rimei A2001
• Weber Stainless Steel Polished Head with Bulldog handle
• Edwin Jagger DE89BA11 (Barley)
• Empire Razor No.2 (Brass with Nickel plated head)
• Gillette Tech with aluminium handle(Made in England P2 - 1970)
• Gillette Tech with aluminium handle(Made in England R2 - 1971)
• Gillette Heavy Tech
• Gillette Slim Adjustable (K4 - 1965)
• Gillette Slim Adjustable (J4 - 1964)
• Gillette Slim Adjustable (J1 - 1964)
• Gillette Old Type Ball-End (open comb, no date markings)
• Gillette Red Tip Super Speed (No date code, notched centre bar ~1948+, Made in England)
• Gillette 40's Style Super Speed (Y3 - 1963)
• Gillette 40's Style Super Speed (Z4 - 1964)
• 3 x Gillette Black Handled Super Speed (W4 - 1976) - UNUSED

Nothing I ever paid much for or thats boxed etc but generally they're all in pretty good condition and have a far bit of variety to offer across the bunch - which was kind of the idea.

 

[JugV2]

Yeah obviously I misread this thread and posted how many blades I have.

I do not have 600 razors.

I think I have six or seven.

 

[Mark1966]

Gee whiz - this takes me back ....

 

[stillshunter]

Well I suppose I'd better respond then

The stash now runs to a few:
Double Rings
Single Rings (inc gold plated smooth barrel British one)
Pocket Editions (Empire, leather, soft leather etc)
Milady of different eras
Flare Bottom Aristocrat
New Improved Aristocrat (recent addition!)
Combination and Traveller sets
Bulldog
Big Fellows
Tuckaways
Chesterfield
Richwoods
New Improved Bostonians
New Standard
Various NEWs
#77
#88
Goodwills
various Techs
1934 US Aristocrat
1940s US Aristocrat
Sheraton
#19
#15
#20
#47
SuperSpeeds
Rockets (most)
#21
#16
Aristocrat Jnr
#22
US Rhodium Executive
#66 (normal, gold plated DeLuxe, aluminium Coronation)
#58
#59
President
Diplomat
Lady Gillette (blue, pink, champagne)
Fatboy (normal, red dot and gold plated Executive)
Slim (and gold plated Aristocrat)
Toggles (gold, chrome, s/n 1-5)
Super Adjustables

What do I use?
I've tried lots of them, although still not all. I tend to stick to:

• British Aristocrats,
• President,
• Fatboy,
• Slim,
• Rockets
• Aristocrat Junior

My favourites are the hefty British Aristocrats while a leaning towards the solid guard. Must think about what I will use tomorrow now.

What blades do I use?
Astra SPs tend to be my benchmark blade and the one I come back to. Sharks are great too as a cheapie. Personnas and Crystals were a real let down for me.

I find that the razor/blade combo makes a big difference. I had an Eclipse Red Ring that I sold (and possible regret doing so but SOMETHING had to go) that was really not working for me. Irritation and razor burn galore. I slipped in a Feather and it was wonderful! I often find that the Feather works really well in an aggressive razor.

What razors don't I use and why?
Old Types - I don't really like using them. But now you mention it, it has been a while. Maybe I need to go back and try again.

Gold Plated collectible razors - these tend to be a use once and put away. The plating is just too thin.

Double Rings and other unique pieces - once again used and put away. I don't want to risk damaging them. Most I've used a couple of times but certainly not regularly. I've not tried the serial numbered 1-5 Gold Toggle yet - not sure if I will.

Is that the sort of post you wanted? :embarrest:

What you sold the Weber?

 

[stillshunter]

One Razor. One blade (maybe 2…). Seriously.

 

[Mark1966]

What you sold the Weber?

The date is the giveaway mate - an old thread and that post was 2011

 

[stillshunter]

The date is the giveaway mate - an old thread and that post was 2011

Attention to detail has never been a strong poi….oh who am I kidding I was born without it!
So how's the list changed?

 

[Mark1966]

Attention to detail has never been a strong poi….oh who am I kidding I was born without it!
So how's the list changed?

No idea - but latest pics here.

 

[filobiblic]

Attention to detail has never been a strong poi….oh who am I kidding I was born without it!
So how's the list changed?

I don't think it's shrunk if that's what you mean... [emoji4]