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Post by bladerunner on Mar 30, 2012 20:21:29 GMT -6
Interesting handle chat about this razor. My handle is different. Very light because it's hollow, there's a stropper attachment in there.
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Post by ShadowsDad on Mar 30, 2012 21:51:43 GMT -6
Interesting! Yes, there it is in Waits. I saw that, but never noticed it before.
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Post by wchnu on Mar 31, 2012 7:26:43 GMT -6
Thanks for the pictures. Amazing how many different sets there are.
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Post by themba on Apr 26, 2012 14:21:46 GMT -6
Just like the Pat 1924, the problems that everyone complain about do not exist when you install an original Ever Ready blade. These original blades do not have notches on the sides where the two blade holders are, and they have thicker spines. Also, the reported "agressiveness" of these razors do not exist when the blade is set at the intended angle.
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Apr 26, 2012 15:47:05 GMT -6
Just like the Pat 1924, the problems that everyone complain about do not exist when you install an original Ever Ready blade. These original blades do not have notches on the sides where the two blade holders are, and they have thicker spines. Also, the reported "agressiveness" of these razors do not exist when the blade is set at the intended angle. Hey, good to see you here, your SE expertise will be a great benefit to us all. I agree about the original SE blades, not just the ER but all of them that were made before the Micromatic compatible blades, fit the '14 and '24 better. The only ones available now that I'm aware of are the Feathers.
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Post by ShadowsDad on Apr 26, 2012 16:03:53 GMT -6
Also, the reported "agressiveness" of these razors do not exist when the blade is set at the intended angle. OK, I don't want that then. If it was any milder I'd PIF it.
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Post by RocketMan on Apr 26, 2012 22:14:19 GMT -6
themba - welcome!
Have you shaved with vintage ASR blades in the 14?
I have not found that the notches in a modern spineback interefered with using one of these razors. What is the complaint folks are running into??
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Post by blobby on Apr 27, 2012 1:52:11 GMT -6
I think he means that becasue of the thicker spine the angle of the blade (where it connects with your face) would be shallower and hence less aggressive.
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Post by bladerunner on Apr 27, 2012 19:31:03 GMT -6
themba - welcome! Have you shaved with vintage ASR blades in the 14? I have not found that the notches in a modern spineback interefered with using one of these razors. What is the complaint folks are running into?? I think he was referring to loose blades, or the blade springing out when opening the 1924, as the only things to hold the blade securely in a 1924 is the side tabs, which are where the notches have been cut on a modern SE. There hasn't been any mention of that in this 1914 thread though. The 1914 and the 1924 was made for blades without the side notches cut. Side notches make some razors easier to load, but make other razors more difficult to use as they relied on the tabs in that area to secure the blade. Ever ready blades didn't have the notches cut on the sides. Edit: My 1914 came with two ever-ready blades without side notches cut. It's easy to notice the difference in the thickness and weight of the blades as well.
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Post by razorx on Sept 7, 2012 19:55:44 GMT -6
My 1914 cleaned up surprisingly well,these are beautiful razors.I also slightly tweaked the hinge that attches the blade cover a tiny bit on one side so the blade cover's alignment across the comb is dead solid perfect.From what I'm picking up from this thread mine's probably an early model with the small blade stops.Case is in decent shape,got one blade box and several blades,some unused & no instruction sheet.
Also aligned the (for want of a better term) the 2 "leaf springs" inside the back of the blade cover that exert forward pressure against the spine of the (in this case) modern GEM Personna SS Blade I've loaded it with.
I could be wrong but although loaded up with a modern style blade with the slots in the side,it looks like the blade's more than adequately secure and isn't going anywhere...
I'll give the '14 a first test run tomorrow morning,will try to get some pics up when I can....
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Sept 8, 2012 4:54:28 GMT -6
As long as the cover plate closes tightly and the tops are in good shape the '14 holds the blade plenty tight. They are extremely efficient little razors.
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Post by razorx on Sept 8, 2012 16:31:10 GMT -6
First shave with the '14 this morning with a 7 day old blade went well,there's something a little different about this razor,I want to use it a while before reviewing it... (A good idea in general,but particularly with this one) Here's a few pictures,not fully cleaned up yet:
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Post by RocketMan on Sept 8, 2012 18:09:25 GMT -6
These are such favorites of mine. It is great to see someone discover these great little shavers.
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Post by RocketMan on Sept 8, 2012 18:12:33 GMT -6
themba - welcome! Have you shaved with vintage ASR blades in the 14? I have not found that the notches in a modern spineback interefered with using one of these razors. What is the complaint folks are running into?? I think he was referring to loose blades, or the blade springing out when opening the 1924, as the only things to hold the blade securely in a 1924 is the side tabs, which are where the notches have been cut on a modern SE. There hasn't been any mention of that in this 1914 thread though. The 1914 and the 1924 was made for blades without the side notches cut. Side notches make some razors easier to load, but make other razors more difficult to use as they relied on the tabs in that area to secure the blade. Ever ready blades didn't have the notches cut on the sides. Edit: My 1914 came with two ever-ready blades without side notches cut. It's easy to notice the difference in the thickness and weight of the blades as well. I feel like I really dropped the blade on this one! I never did respond and I'm not sure why - but things to seem to fall out of my head from time to time so.... The side tab issue is pretty important from a design perspective. I am glad you brought this out. I personally don't use the 24 because I feel the blade is not secure in the frame. The 14 has a strong cap that holds on with gusto so I am comfortable with it regardless of the blade design. This is an important point though and not to repeat myself but I'm glad it was brought out. sorry about the delay!!!
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Post by razorx on Sept 8, 2012 20:01:39 GMT -6
These are such favorites of mine. It is great to see someone discover these great little shavers. Thanks... The EverReady line in general,based on performance and build quality is becoming a personal favorite. There's definitely something different in a good way about the 14's - having only one initial shave with it I've only scratched the surface of what this razor's all about.I strongly sense I haven't tapped into it's full potential,I intend to shave with it exclusively over the next few days. The side tab issue is pretty important from a design perspective. I am glad you brought this out. I personally don't use the 24 because I feel the blade is not secure in the frame. The 14 has a strong cap that holds on with gusto so I am comfortable with it regardless of the blade design. This is an important point though and not to repeat myself but I'm glad it was brought out. sorry about the delay!!! I wonder if there were different variations of the '24's or if there's something else involved,I hope you're able to find a way to get the blade seated more securely.I used my newly acquired '24 over the past week with a GEM Personna coated stainless steel blades on board,it performed so solidly,it's currently my favorite razor.I'm looking forward to comparing and contrasting it against the '14.
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