Possum
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Post by Possum on Sept 15, 2012 4:20:24 GMT -6
Great that it is working better. Always is amazing how you can tweek these razors to work better. The classic stuff is awesome. Fuzzy, You sure got that right. I frequent a couple other shaving sites on a regular basis and was surprised with all the talk about newer modern razors. Especially the DE variety. And even on TOST I hear more and more about the MMs, the G-Bars, the Featherweights, the Contours, etc. What happened to the love of the early lather catchers and the '12 GEMs and ERs? A few years ago when I got back to traditional wet shaving the rage was for vintage DEs and some talk about vintage SEs too. But now there is not much talk about the vintage razors of any kind. Just the newer ones. Tis a shame that more new wet shavers are not interested in what is like to use a razor that was made long before they were born and perhaps used by their father or grandfather. What scares me sooo much is that as the baby boomers age and finally fade into history the vintage razors will be the cartridge razors of today. I think that shaving with something old is the main reason that I use vintage razors. Seeing how I can make them work just like my forefathers did.
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Post by wchnu on Sept 15, 2012 12:58:39 GMT -6
I agree. I have been using more injectors then I use too. I still use the 1912's a fair amount. My 1910 and 1911 lather catchers need more attention. I love the vintage stuff. It's just cooler
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Post by razorx on Sept 15, 2012 15:02:41 GMT -6
Great that it is working better. Always is amazing how you can tweek these razors to work better. The classic stuff is awesome. Fuzzy, You sure got that right. I frequent a couple other shaving sites on a regular basis and was surprised with all the talk about newer modern razors. Especially the DE variety. And even on TOST I hear more and more about the MMs, the G-Bars, the Featherweights, the Contours, etc. What happened to the love of the early lather catchers and the '12 GEMs and ERs? A few years ago when I got back to traditional wet shaving the rage was for vintage DEs and some talk about vintage SEs too. But now there is not much talk about the vintage razors of any kind. Just the newer ones. Tis a shame that more new wet shavers are not interested in what is like to use a razor that was made long before they were born and perhaps used by their father or grandfather. What scares me sooo much is that as the baby boomers age and finally fade into history the vintage razors will be the cartridge razors of today. I think that shaving with something old is the main reason that I use vintage razors. Seeing how I can make them work just like my forefathers did. The only razors I hang on to are those that shave well,the majority of the ones I own were manufactured before 1930.I suspect that for the most part razors have been "dumbed down" over time untill they became the 5 bladed cartridge monstrocities of 2012. My 2 favorite DE razors are both 1918 models.I've shaved with and sold a few modern DE razors including some manufactured using stainless steel. In fact the last stainless steel DE razor and handle I sold provided funds for my recently acquired diverse collection of SE razors all of which provide superior performance to the moderrn razor they replaced. I like vintage stuff cause it works,I feel fortunate it isn't overly popular and harder to find.
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RocketMan
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Post by RocketMan on Sept 15, 2012 23:33:24 GMT -6
these older razors rock! Period!
I will shave with this stuff till I croak. I love the ritual, the tools and the positive benefits I get from using them
Yeah - older razors are best.
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Post by razorx on Sept 17, 2012 21:20:32 GMT -6
I've finally gotten enough shaves with the '14 to give a short review...
I like this razor a lot, it will be almost impossible to keep it from being on my short list of top razors and it's definitely in the running for the "Top Dog" position.
It's agressive/efficient enough to keep me happy,drains residual lather well and gives me quite a bit of feel for the blade.
The audible and tactile feedback from the '14 while it's assassinating whiskers really ratchets up the fun level.The knurled handle seems to transmit every bit of the action and works well for use with a light touch on sensitive spots.
I'm tempted to call the '14 a Damaskeene with more horsepower,but I'm going to want to run with these razors a while before making proclamations of that sort.
I get the sense I'll get a lot of milage out of my blades with this razor,and they do stay put.Let the edge rest on the little blade stops and the blade cover snaps down with enough authority to keep blades right where they're supposed to be.
All in all a well balanced responsive fun to use razor that makes quick work out of a face full of whiskers.
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Post by willyb on Sept 17, 2012 22:36:27 GMT -6
The only other handle I've seen is the smooth, hexagon shape that was on the later ones, it seems a bit heavier that the early ball end. And ShadowsDad, I believe you're the first person I've ever seen refer to the '14 as "mild"! I second that Tom...... im head scratching this one... I love my 14, to the point of fearing it a bit. I also have an early one with blade stops that are almost humerous to look at or trust.
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ShadowsDad
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Post by ShadowsDad on Sept 17, 2012 22:41:49 GMT -6
Willy, I never made any claims about being "normal". But for me it's still quite mild. About like a Damaskeene maybe a scouch more aggressive. (that would be the width of a maidens curly hair- don't ask me how I know, but I think I remember- it's been awhile- old fart here)
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Post by willyb on Sept 17, 2012 22:51:29 GMT -6
Willy, I never made any claims about being "normal". But for me it's still quite mild. About like a Damaskeene maybe a scouch more aggressive. (that would be the width of a maidens curly hair- don't ask me how I know, but I think I remember- it's been awhile- old fart here) LOL... well put sir. As we all know, the same razor in different hands can be a very different tool.
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Post by razorx on Sept 18, 2012 15:55:07 GMT -6
LIFT HEREEarly Production 1914 Ever Ready Blade Stops through an iPhone Camera....
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Post by willyb on Sept 18, 2012 21:33:10 GMT -6
Great pic! My early 1914 has blade stops that are less there than yours! Scary when blade pops loose mid stroke.
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Post by razorx on Nov 3, 2012 13:30:49 GMT -6
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norfolkdick
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Post by norfolkdick on Nov 3, 2012 14:43:43 GMT -6
Greetings
Delightful!
Regards Dick.
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Post by sleddog on Nov 3, 2012 15:50:20 GMT -6
Wow..thats a real beauty!!! I like that handle, looks nicer than the knurled one on mine
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Post by razorx on Nov 3, 2012 19:16:26 GMT -6
Greetings Delightful! Regards Dick. Thanks Dick,I have a few nice cased razors,but there's something about this one that I really like but can't describe except to say De Luxe was a good name,my wife even liked it lol.Performance-wise....The Little Lather Catchers have always been at or near the top IHO. Wow..thats a real beauty!!! I like that handle, looks nicer than the knurled one on mine Thanks... I have both versions,posted the other one back on reply #26 of this thread. Did a small test shave,the little hex handle felt pretty nice to work with,I think it gave me a better sense of the razors curved blade cover and finer control of shaving angle.No problems with grip,have to see how it is under more slippery conditions.This hex is similar in size to the hex handle on the '24 Shovelhead yet seems better matched in terms of weight distribution than the '24
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ShadowsDad
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Post by ShadowsDad on Nov 3, 2012 21:21:16 GMT -6
That's a gorgeous '14!
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