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Post by telefan on Dec 22, 2015 19:29:16 GMT -6
Just came in today, I will use it in the morning. Looks almost new. Anyone have one like this? How aggressive is it? Thanks
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RocketMan
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Post by RocketMan on Dec 22, 2015 20:51:36 GMT -6
Perty!!!
I'm not the expert on these because I can never keep track of all the variations! But in general that style of shaver has just the right amount of aggressiveness in my opinion. Just right...... (so 7/10 with 10 highly aggressive - just my opinion)
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spidey9
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Post by spidey9 on Dec 23, 2015 0:28:01 GMT -6
I've got one of those. Except for the markings it is nearly identical to a USA made 1930's Ever-Ready Improved. The plating may a little thicker - they shine up really nicely!
The consensus seems to be that they are slightly more aggressive than the American made 1912's, but to be honest I can't tell much difference.
--Bob
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Post by mjclark on Dec 23, 2015 3:01:49 GMT -6
The 1930's British ER 1912s have a different shaped frame to the 1920s US GEMs and are nearer to the Damaskeenes. A great level of well behaved aggression and just a pleasure to shave with. Congratulations!
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Post by PJGH on Dec 23, 2015 4:39:01 GMT -6
Very nice! I have a couple of dozen of these in various cases, a dozen more of the American Ever Ready, GEM & Star. I love the British Ever Ready - the 1930s example, as here, really is the finest of them. That same head carried on through the '40s into the '50s where it was often mated with a lighter handle. They're equally nice in my book, almost like a sport version. Aggression? The 1912 is the de facto single edge shave around which all comparisons are made. It is right there in the middle - not too aggressive, certainly not mild; effective with every pass and leaves your skin in place. Want classier? 1914. Want more aggressive? 1924. The older Damaskeene, which this razor evolved from, is often considered the original and best but I'm one who thinks they improved upon the original with the 1912 and something just quite right came together in the British factories where some subtle difference in the manufacturing made it quite literally perfect. Enjoy it! You will
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Post by Petrvs on Dec 23, 2015 12:46:22 GMT -6
Paul summarized it perfectly, this particular model of 1912 is perfect in every way, both aesthetically and in performance. I'm sure you'll enjoy it very much! ...and by the way, I also think that British ERs are slightly more aggressive than their US counterparts, at least based on the specimens I have.
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Post by telefan on Dec 24, 2015 0:54:27 GMT -6
Thanks all for the good wishes.
The first shave was amazing. I never heard feedback on all three passes before and it was loud. The whiskers never had a chance!
I was lucky to get it, it was a buy it now and I hesitated for a day. I checked the next day and pulled the trigger. I'd have to say it was the right move and it came with the case.
I'm going to stay with this for awhile. One thing is for sure, I'm going to need more blades. I don't see myself using any of my DE's anytime soon after getting this great razor.
Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays
Joe
P.S.
I'm a big fan of Sterling soap, but for this first time I used MWF - The only British soap I have.
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Post by PJGH on Dec 24, 2015 11:11:04 GMT -6
Loud, it is ... better still, once you're dialled into the sound you can use that to give you very positive feedback that you have exactly the correct angle that you enjoy. Great to hear you enjoyed it. You're a single edge man now
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Post by xxvaleria on Dec 24, 2015 22:48:07 GMT -6
I can't tell much difference in the shaves between my British and American 1912s, but I do believe the British one is better-made, overall.
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