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Post by drumzalot on May 4, 2015 16:35:21 GMT -6
Ever since Alan posted his Dutch Schick 500 a few months ago I had been looking for one. I have and love the Schick Golden 500, it is a mild razor that gives me a BBS shave. I have also acquired two Schick Type J1 injectors. The Schick 500 was a bit difficult to find, it seems they are not commonly available as the Golden 500. This is one elegant hard shell case. One classy set. A photo of the back page of the user's manual. This is the injector blade dispenser that came with the set. It appears that this is not the original dispenser that came with the set. The (made in Holland) Schick Ultra Platinium injector blades were made around the mid 1970's. Could it be remotely possible that this dispenser might have been packaged with this set? The dispenser includes all of the five injector blades. A close up of the Schick 500. For cleaning purposes I prefer a chrome finish over a gold finish. I was surprised to see the original factory dummy blade inside the razor. At this point I don't know if I should use the razor or keep it as is. In the end I will most likely be the first to use this Schick 500. A very classy set.
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Post by drumzalot on May 4, 2015 16:37:31 GMT -6
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Post by xxvaleria on May 4, 2015 18:58:23 GMT -6
That's a lovely razor, Joe. Go ahead and use it--I use mine and enjoy it a lot. Those Holland blades are a plus. Alan thinks they are the best ever.
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Post by fergie on May 4, 2015 19:31:43 GMT -6
That's a beautiful set, Joe, Its unused and its probably more than highly likely that's the original dispenser that's been packaged with this set..... Looks as it came off the production line yesterday....... Enjoy.... Billy
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Post by drumzalot on May 4, 2015 21:58:08 GMT -6
That's a lovely razor, Joe. Go ahead and use it--I use mine and enjoy it a lot. Those Holland blades are a plus. Alan thinks they are the best ever. It's my understanding that the clear plastic case version (your set) was released in the American market? Interesting how the American and European markets had distinct sets. I am definitely going to use it. If we don't use the vintage NOS razors that we own someone else eventually will. Steve, I wish I owned a Feather injector it's beyond rare! That's a beautiful set, Joe, Its unused and its probably more than highly likely that's the original dispenser that's been packaged with this set..... Looks as it came off the production line yesterday....... Enjoy.... Billy The dispenser is definitely from the time period that the razor was released. The Schick 500 and my Personna Floating Head injector are the only two NOS injector sets that I own. Good luck on your next injector Billy!
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Post by drumzalot on May 4, 2015 21:59:26 GMT -6
An extreme close up of the front and back of the Schick 500's head.
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Post by Petrvs on May 5, 2015 0:19:08 GMT -6
I am quite sure that my Schick 500 in chrome has the same handle of the golden 500 pictured above....I need to check.
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Post by PJGH on May 5, 2015 3:12:48 GMT -6
It's a fine, fine example. Well found!
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Post by coolbus18 on May 5, 2015 8:22:34 GMT -6
a beautiful set. The case is like mint! Use it in good health my friend.
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Post by drumzalot on May 5, 2015 10:50:25 GMT -6
I am quite sure that my Schick 500 in chrome has the same handle of the golden 500 pictured above....I need to check. Some Schick 500 injectors were also manufactured with the Golden 500 style handle. It's a fine, fine example. Well found! Ooh friend! It's the Peerless of injectors. a beautiful set. The case is like mint! Use it in good health my friend. I can't wait to give it a test drive most likely this weekend.
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Post by drumzalot on May 5, 2015 10:52:49 GMT -6
Scans of both sides of the instruction booklet.
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Post by Petrvs on May 5, 2015 12:00:56 GMT -6
I am quite sure that my Schick 500 in chrome has the same handle of the golden 500 pictured above....I need to check. Some Schick 500 injectors were also manufactured with the Golden 500 style handle. Yes, this looks exactly like mine. Even the case is the same. So, give it a try and tell us how it went!
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Post by chickenmumbo on May 6, 2015 14:15:11 GMT -6
Nice looking "500" in chrome ! My Golden "500" only says Eversharp Hydromagic on the head even tho the case is marked Golden "500" Really a looker in chrome. Nicer than the gold in my opinion.
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Post by drumzalot on May 6, 2015 20:47:16 GMT -6
Some Schick 500 injectors were also manufactured with the Golden 500 style handle. Yes, this looks exactly like mine. Even the case is the same. So, give it a try and tell us how it went! I don't know if you have used your 500 but I'll probably get a chance to use it this weekend. Nice looking "500" in chrome ! My Golden "500" only says Eversharp Hydromagic on the head even tho the case is marked Golden "500" Really a looker in chrome. Nicer than the gold in my opinion. Yes, there is a variation of the Golden 500 that was boxed as the "Eversharp Hydro magic 500." The more common Schick Golden 500 variation below (my set). I also prefer razors finished in chrome over gold, they are also easier to clean (especially polish).
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Post by drumzalot on May 6, 2015 20:49:37 GMT -6
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