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Post by celar36 on Feb 1, 2013 14:29:23 GMT -6
So Guys all the razors had been delivered within this week. They had been soaped for while then when through Brasso polishing and at the end by sterilising bath. The most problem I had was case for Streamline to clean it. The most dirty was Clog Pruf as Brasso cloth was black from it but ohh boy how shiny it is now I am happy like little boy from what I got thanks to you guys. Can you tell me more about this one?
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norfolkdick
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Post by norfolkdick on Feb 1, 2013 16:21:04 GMT -6
Greetings
You have there four really great classic razors, we all hold different opinions about what we like and dislike and there is nobody that is right and equally there is nobody that is wrong, razors perform differently for different users.
In my limited opinion your middle photo shows what I believe are probably the two finest shaving safety razors ever made. They might not be the prettiest but they certainly shave just superbly, at least they do for me.
The streamline is IMHO just the best built and best looking SE razor by a mile, it is a great shaver but I personally find it 'difficult' and a razor that needs a very light touch and just the right angle. it is quite capable of giving wonderful shaves.
Your bottom razor is a British 1912, these are the SE razors that you see the most of for sale here in the UK, the model was made both sides of the Atlantic by Ever Ready and by GEM and Star and was in production for many years.
Tom or one of the other more knowledgeable members will need to tell you it's history. It was made in many slightly different 'sub models' which are only the tiniest bit different. The handle on your model whilst not as attractive as the chain link style affords (IMHO) a far superior grip with the raised corners on the hexagon. You could say these are the bread and butter of SE razors and they shave really well.
Hope you like them all, they are all great!
If there are any other models that I have and you are unsure about and wish to try PM me and I'll post them off to you to experiment with.
Regards Dick.
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Post by celar36 on Feb 1, 2013 16:31:18 GMT -6
Thanks for offer its really nice from you. What do u have in your den? ( Just out of curiosity)
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Post by wchnu on Feb 1, 2013 19:47:37 GMT -6
Great looking pictures thanks for taking the time to take and post them.
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ShadowsDad
Gem Star
None boring shaver!!
"It's not the bow, it's the Indian"
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Post by ShadowsDad on Feb 1, 2013 22:33:30 GMT -6
Nice!
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Post by sleddog on Feb 1, 2013 22:56:41 GMT -6
Congrats! You have some nice razors! That Streamline sure is a work of art. I really like that Ever Ready set too. You did very good!!
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ShadowsDad
Gem Star
None boring shaver!!
"It's not the bow, it's the Indian"
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Post by ShadowsDad on Feb 1, 2013 23:03:46 GMT -6
OK, that was the easy part... now we want to hear about the shaves!
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Post by celar36 on Feb 2, 2013 4:43:20 GMT -6
If KMF come by post this morning, you will hear about streamline
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Post by razorx on Feb 2, 2013 9:46:32 GMT -6
Greetings The streamline is IMHO just the best built and best looking SE razor by a mile, it is a great shaver but I personally find it 'difficult' and a razor that needs a very light touch and just the right angle. it is quite capable of giving wonderful shaves.n. You could say these are the bread and butter of SE razors and they shave really well. Hope you like them all, they are all great! Regards Dick. I understand what Dick's saying.The Streamline shaves brilliantly when you're in the zone.I seem to shave best with it when I use it frequently.I've often read the comments of giddy new owners elsewhere and wondered how they nailed great shaves so quickly right out of the starting gate.
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Post by johna2231 on Feb 2, 2013 10:46:26 GMT -6
Great looking razors! You really did them justice in cleaning them up so nicely -- the look wonderful. I can't wait for my streamline. I'm like a kid at Christmas time. Grin.
John
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Feb 2, 2013 15:38:54 GMT -6
Some really good looking gear! I have a British made 1912 just like the last one you pictured only mine is branded GEM. The handle is very light, probably aluminum.
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Post by celar36 on Feb 2, 2013 16:27:40 GMT -6
How does it performs? Please check SOTD for first impression of Streamline
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Feb 2, 2013 16:50:34 GMT -6
Pretty much like all of the 1912's, just a little different feel balance wise because of the light handle.
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Post by celar36 on Feb 9, 2013 5:11:44 GMT -6
Thanks, Sorry for being quit for few days, I was busy at work plus I cut myself badly while shaving with MWF. Tomorrow or day after I should be able to shave with KMF
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RocketMan
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Post by RocketMan on Feb 9, 2013 11:17:21 GMT -6
I cut myself badly while shaving with MWF. Tomorrow or day after I should be able to shave with KMF Really sorry to hear that. Getting nasty cuts while shaving really sucks. I hope you heal up well. When you are feeling less traumatized and if ok with it, please share what went wrong and maybe someone else can be spared a similar accident. Don't become 'blade shy' now!! Back on the brush and all!
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