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    I would like to know what you would do with a expensive "vintage" razor that you put some serious cash into. I know some people are collectors and would display them but as for me I would have to use it for it's intended purpose. I wont wear it out and it should last a lifetime or longer, I cant see myself putting it under glass just to admire. I would get much more satisfaction using it. If it was the last of it's kind that would be a different story.
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    Well I would think most of the members of the SRP are users first and collectors second, so personally I would use it I don't have any razors on display, but strangely enough my Wife finds my razors very interesting and she's always telling me you should have them on display, but I've always declined her offer.

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    I'm definitely in the "use it" boat.
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    I display a few of my razors in a glass cabinet.
    All of the razors in that cabinet is part of my rotation though.
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    Um, all of them, any of them that have been in front of me over all these years....


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    I do it like Birnando.

    I have a few that I display, but I also use them.
    There's no reason you can't do both.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HNSB View Post
    I do it like Birnando.

    I have a few that I display, but I also use them.
    There's no reason you can't do both.
    Doing both seems ideal.
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    That sounds interesting, do you have pictures of your display cabinets? I would like to get some ideas for displaying and storing razors, as well as drool on your collections
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    Quote Originally Posted by Laurens View Post
    That sounds interesting, do you have pictures of your display cabinets? I would like to get some ideas for displaying and storing razors, as well as drool on your collections
    Yes, Here you go.
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    I dont display, i use them and look in the mirror to them.
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    I don't display anything in my home; I like vintage stuff but look to find vintage stuff I can use. I'd use the razor, it'll last for another lifetime with care...
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