Dubl Duck Goldedge,Satinwedge,Satinedge etc advertisement!

If you look at the DD advert that Martin posted, it states that the German model the scales have the gold inlay and the 3 pin design. The implication here is that the American model does NOT. (and I know all of my "american" models dont) This would explain why the american model would be cheaper, and suggests that they shipped the blades here to be scaled. Certainly a box of 100 blades would be cheaper to ship than a box of 100 complete razors. At the top of their game, they were probably moving enough razors to see big savings in doing that.

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Originally Posted by Neil Miller

A full-sized dwarf - hmmm, interesting concept even if a bit nonPC! :)

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Is there an opposite to tautology ? ;)

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Originally Posted by onimaru55

Is there an opposite to tautology ? ;)

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Ay - a contradiction.

The following explains - admirably IMHO - the differences between an argument, an oxymoron, a contradiction and plain abuse:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=wdoGVgj1MtY

Now then, Onimaru, are you telling me that a full size dwarf is the same as a dwarf that isn't full size?

Yes you are?

No you're not.

What did you come in here for?

Regards,
Neil

:rofl2: I was going to offer "Looseology"

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Originally Posted by Neil Miller

Ay - a contradiction.

The following explains - admirably IMHO - the differences between an argument, an oxymoron, a contradiction and plain abuse:

Now then, Onimaru, are you telling me that a full size dwarf is the same as a dwarf that isn't full size?

Yes you are?

No you're not.

What did you come in here for?

Regards,
Neil

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Thank you Neil.
I didn't come here for an argument ! :roflmao

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Originally Posted by onimaru55

Thank you Neil.
I didn't come here for an argument ! :roflmao

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yes you did!

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

:rofl2: I was going to offer "Looseology"

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Now you are calling the tightness of my pants into question. Get in line behind Onimaru!

I think he did too! Get it on! :jedi: :rofl2:

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Originally Posted by Neil Miller

Now you are calling the tightness of my pants into question. Get in line behind Onimaru!

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Well, if the pants fit........:shrug:



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Originally Posted by onimaru55

Thank you Neil.
I didn't come here for an argument ! :roflmao

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Originally Posted by Neil Miller

yes you did!

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You know, an argument isn't just a series of contradictions. :)

Tis to us! Noone wins, noone loses! Besides, you are contradicting the contradictions!

That is the point in question - they don't.

I blame it on the 'uphill struggle' which necessitates both belt and braces. the belt gets them to fit on the uphill plateau of what once was a fondly remembered waistline, whilst the braces stop them from slipping down. Reverse engineering, if you like. Personally, I don't. However, when you think about all you have to go through to earn that weeble-like waistline, and how thin and feeble llooking it makes your wallet appear, the only answer is to drown your sorrows and talk gibberish for yet another 24 hours.

Kiefer Sutherland never had to put up with this ignominious state of affairs. But then again, he only acted in 24 and wasn't made to watch it. every cloud has a silver lining, I suppose...

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Originally Posted by Theseus

You know, an argument isn't just a series of contradictions. :)

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Seriously Theseus, I think you are in the wrong room...

Just so we don't hijack Martin's thread too much. ;)

A 6/8 DD Dwarf.

I'm very tempted to say 'no it isn't' but valour makes me refrain...

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Originally Posted by Neil Miller

Seriously Theseus, I think you are in the wrong room...

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Sorry, horrible allusion to the Monty Python "Arguement" sketch.

I just knew Oz was getting to something. I also figured that Neil lost his ass. It happens!

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

I just knew Oz was getting to something. I also figured that Neil lost his ass. It happens!

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Book of Samuel, 9:20

And as for thine asses that were lost three days ago, set not thy mind on them; for they are found.

Amen, brother.

Say HALLALUJA!

( I think the ducks just keeled over!:D Sorry Martin! )

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Originally Posted by Theseus

Sorry, horrible allusion to the Monty Python "Arguement" sketch.

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Drunkenness has officially slowed my brain to the point that I didn't even get the joke that I alluded to. :rofl2:

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Originally Posted by Theseus

Drunkenness has officially slowed my brain to the point that I didn't even get the joke that I alluded to. :rofl2:

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You are fine! Go to bed! It's late up there! :beer1:

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Originally Posted by Theseus

Drunkenness has officially slowed my brain to the point that I didn't even get the joke that I alluded to. :rofl2:

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Oh yes, the curse of the proletariat and one of which Tom is sure I am afflicted with, for reasons best known to himself alone. The common folly of mankind. What-ho, Achilles!

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

You are fine! Go to bed! It's late up there! :beer1:

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I will follow suit, Thank you friends, and remember - I'll be here all week ba-dum-tish!

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Oh yes, the curse of the proletariat and one of which Tom is sure I am afflicted with, for reasons best known to himself alone. The common folly of mankind. What-ho, Achilles!

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In case no one has told you to-day, Neil. You are a genious. Mind like a steel-trap! (thats what we say here!) Thanks! Thanks to you all! Big fun with fine men. Oh, uh...sorry Martin! G-nite!

-- My beautiful Dubl Duck thread.............. completely ravaged..........
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Big ups to Martin for his input.... & his sense of humour. :tu :tu

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Originally Posted by BobH

I don't think you need to worry about any quality difference. I have a couple of American made razors and they shave as well as the DDs.

Bob

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Thank you, I appreciate the feedback.

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Originally Posted by Magpie

If you look at the DD advert that Martin posted, it states that the German model the scales have the gold inlay and the 3 pin design. The implication here is that the American model does NOT. (and I know all of my "american" models dont) This would explain why the american model would be cheaper, and suggests that they shipped the blades here to be scaled. Certainly a box of 100 blades would be cheaper to ship than a box of 100 complete razors. At the top of their game, they were probably moving enough razors to see big savings in doing that.

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That seems fairly logical and makes sense to me. Oh well, time to take the plunge I suppose!

This advertisement claims Dubl Duck razor are made of Swedish steel, but for an American company, and truly made in Germany, or perhaps assembled in the USA?

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Personally, I don't think DDs were ever assembled in the USA because it is so much easier for a strictly import company to deal with fully assembled products for distribution. Absolutely no proof for that POV unfortunately. I also think that the small differences in the DDs were the result of what was on hand and in style at the moment any particular order was filled by the manufacturer. Let alone that there is a possibility that over time various manufacturers won contracts to supply DDs to the importer. I don't think I have ever seen it stated anywhere with any authority who exactly did manufacture DDs for the importer.

Bob

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Originally Posted by BobH

think I have ever seen it stated anywhere with any authority who exactly did manufacture DDs for the importer.

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There is certainly evidence that Puma made ducks!
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OK, I stand corrected on that point, maybe. Could it be that Bresnick NY were the sole authourized importers for Puma to the USA for a period of time and had their brand stamped on them for the purpose of warranty work? It is not an unknown practice as I have seen cameras marked in some way for the purpose of weeding out grey market products from qualifying for warranty work. Not being contrary here, just saying that there might be other reasons for a Puma to be so marked. Any evidence that they were the sole suppliers for the entire length of time that DDs were imported?

Bob

I should add that by authouritative evidence I mean the likes of company records stating that orders were placed with a certain manufacturer or company records from a manufacturer that an order had been received and filled. Anything less would still have a degree of conjecture to it.

Bob