ShadowsDad
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Post by ShadowsDad on Mar 16, 2012 22:21:42 GMT -6
I don't think I've ever seen one. I did a word search in Waits Compendium and nothing came up.
If it's in Waits where is it?
Does anyone have any pictures of one?
Any user comments?
Thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2012 23:36:14 GMT -6
Since you have Waits, there's a good picture of a set on page 13 of the ASR section. Under the heading "British Ever-Ready Sets" in the first column is a set with a stropper from the 1930's (the ivory bakelite case on the right). Waits doesn't identify it as a Streamline for some reason. At the bottom of the right column on the same page is an "Ambassador" set, apparently from the 1950's. I've read somewhere that there was a period between the two sets when the Streamline wasn't being produced.
Someone more knowledgeable will be along shortly to clarify, no doubt.
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blobby
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Post by blobby on Mar 17, 2012 0:04:51 GMT -6
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ShadowsDad
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Post by ShadowsDad on Mar 17, 2012 0:47:46 GMT -6
I gotta get some sleep, but...
Yup, I want one.
Is it in Waits?
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RocketMan
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Post by RocketMan on Mar 17, 2012 2:32:29 GMT -6
A very well made razor - looks great in person. Personally, I find it to be somewhat cumbersome, but others claim it to be a very good shaver. This advert is from 1953
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Mar 17, 2012 7:26:46 GMT -6
Here's mine and it is a fantastic razor, beautifully finished and an absolute joy to shave with. I actually used it this morning with a Gem Blue Star blade and vintage Colgate Cup soap so your thread was quite timely. I've read that they were made in the 30's and then in the 50's and if what I've read is correct mine is the older one based on the drainage holes in the bottom plate.
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blobby
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Post by blobby on Mar 17, 2012 7:43:31 GMT -6
How do the drainage holes differ?
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Mar 17, 2012 9:42:37 GMT -6
I had it wrong, mine is actually a new version if what I've read is correct. The newer models have two small drainage holes and holes in between the teeth on the guard, the older ones have two large holes in the bottom plate and none in the guard bar. You can see the main drainage holes and the ones between the teeth in the shadow.
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ShadowsDad
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Post by ShadowsDad on Mar 17, 2012 11:57:06 GMT -6
Thanks again, now I know what to look for.
I've never seen one for sale. Are they rare?
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RocketMan
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Post by RocketMan on Mar 17, 2012 12:02:17 GMT -6
Thanks again, now I know what to look for. I've never seen one for sale. Are they rare? Not really. But I have noticed that prices for complete kits with case and stropper have been going waaay up lately. For that reason though, they are showing up on eBay a fair bit these days. I was lucky enough to get mine 'in the wild' for five or ten bucks. You never know when you might come across one if you aren't in a hurry.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2012 12:17:23 GMT -6
Here's the older style (excuse the soap residue, I've been using it): Edit: I just looked at the picture and it looks like my poor Streamline is brassing like the devil. It is a trick of the light and highlights my poor photographic skills. The plating is rock solid. The razor is a tank.
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SharpSpine
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Post by SharpSpine on Mar 17, 2012 13:44:59 GMT -6
Looks more like a reflection than brassing.
Beautiful by the way. I will have a streamline / Jewell one day.
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Mar 17, 2012 14:12:29 GMT -6
I don't think a Streamline can brass, the plating is at least a 1/4 inch thick!
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Post by RocketMan on Mar 17, 2012 17:05:36 GMT -6
Figured I'd throw pics of mine in too - just for the heck of it! First is regular shot - then my 'artsy' shot!! ;D
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blobby
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Post by blobby on Mar 17, 2012 19:20:10 GMT -6
Thanks again, now I know what to look for. I've never seen one for sale. Are they rare? I'd have to disagree with Shadowsdad. I think they are pretty rare. It took me a while to find one and I didn't care about the price either. I had to outbid several serious SE collectors. Prices are going northwards a bit but still less than your average user grade Fatboy. You should be able to pick one up for $50-$60. The equivalent GEM Jewel is one you see even less in my experience.
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