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    Hiya Straight Razor Place forum!

    I recently found an old shaving set at a second hand store but have no idea what type of blades it would take. Hoping you can be of some assistance! I've attached some pictures for reference. From what I can tell, it'd only fit a single blade, maybe something along the lines of the 'Feather Artist Club' style?


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    Welcome to SRP!

    I think that was/is called a Double Track - a cartridge razor from the 1970s. Possibly made by Merkur if it was part of a set.
    Someone will probably be along shortly that knows everything about it.
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    It reminds me of what I started shaving with and it was two blade cartridge I believe I used Gillettes I think Wal Mart actually still sells the blades for that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by criswilson10 View Post
    Welcome to SRP!

    I think that was/is called a Double Track - a cartridge razor from the 1970s. Possibly made by Merkur if it was part of a set.
    Someone will probably be along shortly that knows everything about it.
    Hey, thanks for the quick response and welcome! Even if I'm not able to get blades for this particular razor I'm still going to be keen to move away from the disposables so this place looks like a treasure trove of information!

    Yea, it also came with a brush (unsure of hair type) and a stand. Dunno if that's any more relevant information but there ya go!
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    Does your set look something like this:
    https://www.soap.com/p/colonel-conk-...id=95980738134
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    Well if you are wanting to get away from disposables then I would say go for it You will enjoy the shave much more than boring ol cartridges and get a more quality shave. I used a razor similar to what you have pictured for close to 10years and hated shaving so I just grew a beard and after going to a straight I enjoy the shave so much more. There is a ton of great info and great guys on here willing to help you in just about anyway they can. Ask questions and check out the library lots of good info there as well. Best of luck with your new adventure.
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    Quote Originally Posted by criswilson10 View Post
    Does your set look something like this:
    https://www.soap.com/p/colonel-conk-...id=95980738134
    Hey hey, nah... Like this (pic below). I did notice those Colonel Conk razors look pretty similar when I was searching for the Merkur double track after you mentioned it. Should be mentioned that I live in New Zealand though so don't know if they get sold here that regularly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ejmolitor37 View Post
    Well if you are wanting to get away from disposables then I would say go for it You will enjoy the shave much more than boring ol cartridges and get a more quality shave. I used a razor similar to what you have pictured for close to 10years and hated shaving so I just grew a beard and after going to a straight I enjoy the shave so much more. There is a ton of great info and great guys on here willing to help you in just about anyway they can. Ask questions and check out the library lots of good info there as well. Best of luck with your new adventure.
    Sounds great! Don't have the luxury of consistent enough growth for a beard myself unfortunately so yea, finding a good shaving regime is important. From what I've been reading so far it sounds like the Merkur safety razors are a good place to start. Any recommendations yourself?

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    I really wish I could recommend a safety razor for you but I have only vintage ones and I can not say about the new ones. I would suggest getting yourself a close comb razor NOT open comb. That is simply my opinion there are others on here that are way more experienced with DE razors than I am and I am sure they will be happy to suggest something. I hope you do enjoy yourself though and this experience is what you will make of it that is for sure. Best of luck

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    Quote Originally Posted by Krocadile View Post
    Sounds great! Don't have the luxury of consistent enough growth for a beard myself unfortunately so yea, finding a good shaving regime is important. From what I've been reading so far it sounds like the Merkur safety razors are a good place to start. Any recommendations yourself?
    My favorite Merkur is the 137C 'Slant' razor. If you're adventurous enough to dive into the deep end right off the bat. A lot of guys recommend the 134 IIRC the # correctly. I think it is called the HD. Good solid DE razors.
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