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[–] iamsms 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

received this blackbird lite today

received this blackbird lite today

[–] Glass_Procedure7497 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

New to me Vintage Gillette Ball End Tech that I received this morning. It cleaned up pretty well, but as I cleaned it, these small pieces of red film started to come off the razor on my hand. The film looked to me very much like the skin on a tomato. I'm guessing it's the lacquer that Gillette used to protect the gold. I think I'll probably shave with this once, then put it up just to admire. This is my first gold razor of any sort, as well as my first three-piece razor. It was made before Gillette started using date codes, and I don't see a serial number anywhere on it. I've heard Gillette put SNs in the barrel, but I can't see down there at all. I'm glad to add this to my collection.

[–] Cowzilla3 2 points 1 year ago

That is weird about the flakes coming off. I think your plan is probably best, but if end up loving it you could always replate it.

[–] bigwalleye 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

the really old ones have serial numbers on the handle. think they stopped doing that in the 1930s. nice razor, if you like it i would keep shaving with it.

i would venture a guess yours is a later model from in or around 70s. thats when they used that etched top cap.

[–] Glass_Procedure7497 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My dad bought it while he was in the navy and was stationed in England, just after the Korean war, so the early 50's. I've heard about the serial numbers, but mine has one one side "Rolls Razor" then C and B with the C above the B. On the other side it says "Made in England" and there's a 7. I can't find a source that helps me date it. I'd just say the early 50s since that's when my father bought it.

[–] bigwalleye 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

interesting. guess i am mistaken about the etched top cap. that is cool that it is an heirloom!

[–] Glass_Procedure7497 3 points 1 year ago

Wait, I think I sent the wrong message. My new ball end tech is just like the one Mr. Razor has on his site: http://mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Tech/1940s%20Gold%20Tech%20Presentation%20Set.jpg Sorry, I'm still getting used to all of this vs. Reddit, which was easy for me.

[–] whosgotthepudding 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Had this Voices EdP just show up. Mrs. Puddings favorite!

[–] InfernalInternal 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] whosgotthepudding 3 points 1 year ago

Most definitely

[–] whosgotthepudding 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I got this Gen 1 Filarmonica 14 Doble Temple in yesterday. It cleaned up nicely and I'm damn happy to have it. Shaved wonderfully.

[–] Glass_Procedure7497 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] whosgotthepudding 3 points 1 year ago
[–] bmac92@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] merikus 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I haven’t tried that one, what’s it like?

[–] bmac92@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

It's a really nice citrus scent. The glacial version is even better than the regular sample (though I prefer mentholed/cooled soaps).

[–] Tetriside 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ever-Ready 1912 for #TWINS. CJB Kamisori Shavette for #Kamisori, with AS samples for themes. I will use either the Kamisori or Rolls razor for New All Things!

[–] merikus 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I dare you to use the Rolls for New All Things.

[–] Tetriside 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I was thinking about it, but now you've scared me. I'm worried about messing up the edge. So, I was thinking the first shave should be the one that counts for the challenge. To be clear, I'm somewhat scared of both of them.

[–] merikus 3 points 1 year ago

Do. It. Shit like that is what the Lather Games are for.