papabear
Blade King
Looking for one that is just right
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Post by papabear on May 20, 2014 6:05:54 GMT -6
Joe, That is some serious razor porn you have there.
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Post by drumzalot on May 20, 2014 17:47:20 GMT -6
Rich, if I could I would add pages of pure razor porn. Here are more pictures. Though these pictures do have other lather catchers the Star 1902 is there.
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Post by PJGH on May 21, 2014 1:22:36 GMT -6
That is just too gorgeous, Joe. Absolutely lovely!
One thing, though, does anyone else thing the Star looks more like some sort of Medieval weapon than a razor?
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Post by drumzalot on May 21, 2014 14:40:53 GMT -6
Paul, enjoy those new Damis. About the Star, yes, they do look quite primitive. The steel handle version with the star patterns looks like a magician's staff. The wooden handle version looks like knight's mace well to me it does.
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Post by PJGH on May 21, 2014 15:22:51 GMT -6
Oh, I will ... and I'll show 'em off here In time, I'll rise to spending more than a few bucks on a razor and jump into this kind of purchase. My most expensive razor is a Streamline. They command a pretty penny in any market. These go for more in my currency, a lot more.
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Post by drumzalot on May 21, 2014 15:55:55 GMT -6
I don't own a Streamline ... sigh. They are the Rolex of single edge razors.
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norfolkdick
Master Shaver
Captain of the Razor Blades
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Post by norfolkdick on May 22, 2014 0:48:52 GMT -6
I don't own a Streamline ... sigh. They are the Rolex of single edge razors. Greetings Joe It is my personal opinion that you have not missed very much! I find it a difficult razor that is a bit angle sensitive, not a razor that you can just pick up and shave with, to get the best from it you would (IMHO) need to use it daily. For me (other than my Contour II) it is my least loved SE razor. It is certainly the best looking SE by quite some margin which is why I believe it has such a cult status. I genuinely believe that a cheap and cheerful brassy old 1912 from a junk shop costing five dollars will outshave it every day. I accept many hugely experienced SE users on this forum will disagree but as usual YMMV! Regards Dick.
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Post by drumzalot on May 22, 2014 17:28:21 GMT -6
Dick, I have read other people with the same sentiments as you concerning the Streamline model. Due to the high prices and the opinions exactly as yours I am in no hurry to obtain one. At this point I have 23 single edge razors plus 11 injectors and 8 double edge razors. It is hard finding storage space for everything I own.
Ironically, I own a Gem Contour I and it is the least models that I like of the late Gem line. I have recently obtained a Gem Feather Weight. A long time ago when I first started using SE razors I owned a Feather Weight which I gave away. Now with more experience I tried the Feather Weight again and it is (IMO) a very good performer. Still, no matter how much I try the Contour I just doesn't work well for me. Without a doubt the 1912 series (at least for me) is the pinnacle of singe edge razors.
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