Thread: some had really bad SRAD!

I say the same thing about enjoying what we can while were here cuz we can't take any of it with us when we go, thats probably why(or because of my OCD) in the weeks before Mr-Razors auction and the weeks after, I ended up going $2650.00 deeper in debt on Two of these Bottom Dials, the first was a 9 Setting with a matching Bottom Dial case, the second Acquisition was a true Proto Type probably from 1956 - a Non Date Coded 5 setting Bottom Dial. I'd been collecting Straight Razors for a couple decades or more, which include wedge blade safties, and Auto Strops, but didn't get into Gillettes until 4 months prior. I got SRAD with the Adjustables; The Famous Fat Boy Top adjuster, the Toggle a Scarce but not near as the Bottom Dial but scarce enoughThe Executive(gold Fatboys), The New Aristocrat(A Gold SlimBoy),Then the Gillette 195 Adjustable Bottom Dials, I believe I am done..... Maybe.
I just gotta keep a note with them in the event of an untimely death: To Whom It May Concern (wife and kids) "Don't Sell in Yardsale Call Antique RoadShow!!"

And here I felt guilty of dropping 900 bucks on two mint straight razors last week...WB Celebrated and a 7/8 Dorko.

Those are truly collector's items. I wonder, have you shaved with them?

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Those are truly collector's items. I wonder, have you shaved with them?

Are you asking me? If so no I havent.

Originally Posted by Scookum

Are you asking me? If so no I havent.

Sorry, I was asking Johnrv. However, both of you should! I was wondering how the bottom dials shave versus the common top dials!

Not as of yet, I have been testing other razors and blades, and hadn't gotten to the right point where I will take a time-out, so to speak, and dedicate it to these two jewels, and take them for a spin.
It won't be like just grabbing a razor to clean up my mug. It will be a personal special event. Kinda like the 'Sunday' JA Henckels spin I took, after getting a truly magnificent 7 day set I was blessed to be able to acquire from a fellow member here. I knew days before when I was gonna take it out. They were a fifth the cost of the BD's which made them that much more special, also possibly a once in a lifetime event for this ol fella. And I'm sure this lifetime is way more than half run its course, so I might as well git it while the gittin is git-able! Know what I Mean?!

Time's a wastin! Give a report as you do!

Lol! Copy that Sharptonn! As of right now my 'go to' DE is a Revamped Rhodium 1958 1st quarter Toggle, beautifuly dressed out by Razor Emporium loaded with a Feather DE blade. I've also been giving Feather Brand blades for the AutoStrop a whirl, Auto strop Neck, Rhodie Toggle face and head. I'm wanting to see how long the comfortable shaves hold up. I let my Cattaraugus 7 day Straight Razor set rest while I roll with the Henckies. With that said I'll holler back in the days ahead if that 'time-out' arises....