This is a dangerous place....

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01-12-2013, 12:58 AM
Donut

This is a dangerous place....

a couple of years ago I bought my first straight blade in a kit from Thiers-Issard which had a Thiers Issard Special Hollow Ground straight razor with white celluloid handle; 5/8" round point , then a while later I bought a Thiers Issard 5/8" Celebration Silver Wing Straight Razor, Ram's Horn. Thought I had all I ever needed in the way of straight blades, was very happy and content and then just a few weeks before Christmas I found this site.

I decided I wanted to try vintage so together in one purchase I bought 3 pristine pieces, consisting of a Filarmonica Sub Cero #13 NOS 7/8, a Dubl Duck Satin Edge 6/8 and a NOS Carl Monkhouse 5/8 Carbon Steel Straight Razor 1/4 Hollow with Satin Finish. Then I picked up a Thiers Issard 7/8" Grelot Oak Wing Straight Razor, Limited Edition. Right now on route I have a Thiers-Issard Celebration Silver Wing Straight Razor, only this time it's 6/8, a 6/8 Wacker 70 Year Jubilee Mod3 Round Point "Black Razor"-dark horn, a 8/8 Henckels Friodur with custom scales and a totally restored Made in U.S.A around 1880 to 1890 Turner & Cowlishaw 6/8 Ivory Straight Razor. I also have my name on order for a Robert Williams custom SRP razor.

Today I ordered another Thiers-Issard but am having it shipped to a good friend who is keen on moving from a DE to a straight blade ...it's a Birthday gift.

So the question is....Have I got the RAD ?

Best,
Rob

PS....I can hardly wait for my credit card statement ;-)
01-12-2013, 01:02 AM
ReardenSteel

Sure sounds like a case of RAD. It's nothing to be ashamed of and welcome to the club of addicts.
01-12-2013, 01:06 AM
earcutter

I am with him ^^ Sounds like you are getting really good at it too lol. Welcome to the club :).
01-12-2013, 01:09 AM
LeBois

The only way to treat this affliction is to purchase more razors!
01-12-2013, 01:10 AM
Magpie

Hearing how everybody has nicer razors than I do gives me a case of SAD
01-12-2013, 01:28 AM
Midoio

Let us know how you like the new razors.
01-12-2013, 01:34 AM
sjb4552

But I thought the cure was more cow bell? It seems I have been doing it wrong.
01-12-2013, 01:57 AM
lz6

If you stay at it we may be able to use your avatar under a new definition for RAD. Among us you are completely normal. This fascination of ours (wet shavers) has a common denomination found in our very DNA regardless of where we live, our background, our foreground, our race, creed, political persuasion or lack of and age. Welcome!
01-12-2013, 02:15 AM
ZeroCool

This is a dangerous place....

Sounds completely reasonable to me :)

Wait till you get into brushes, strops, soaps/creams, stones, AS/cologne, oh and if you travel a bit you'll need a travel set up....good luck my friend...good luck.
01-12-2013, 02:58 AM
Lemur

Impressive collection!
With money like that you could really have fun in the world of Jnats...
Have any pics of the razors?
01-12-2013, 03:04 AM
Catrentshaving

And just think, you're only just beginning...lol. Just wait until you have to worry if you have doubles. Sounds like you've got a great collection going already and welcome from a fellow Canadian :)
01-12-2013, 03:50 AM
Donut

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemur

Impressive collection!
With money like that you could really have fun in the world of Jnats...
Have any pics of the razors?

Here's a BB pic of the 3 vintage I picked up from Phil at Classic Edge, Filarmonica Sub Cero, Dubl Duck and Carl Monkhouse ...

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80...1213-00118.jpg

I'll have to take some photos of the others...still waiting on a few to arrive, hopefully next week.

Some photos Phil took are much better than mine...

http://www.classicedge.ca/index.php?...product_id=491

http://www.classicedge.ca/index.php?...product_id=877

Rob
01-12-2013, 04:40 AM
10Pups

Money is no object when you have credit cards. Can you tell I haven't looked at my statement yet ? :<0)

GOT HONES ? They are pretty neat looking too. By summer you will need a forge. :<0) Welcome to the club.
01-12-2013, 06:27 AM
shanky887614

Re: This is a dangerous place....

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10Pups

Money is no object when you have credit cards. Can you tell I haven't looked at my statement yet ? :<0)

GOT HONES ? They are pretty neat looking too. By summer you will need a forge. :<0) Welcome to the club.

glad i dont bother with credit card.

doesnt stop bank etc pestring me about getting one
01-12-2013, 11:54 AM
jeness

I have to admit that you have a good taste for razors, and RAD it totally normal here :)
01-12-2013, 12:26 PM
HARRYWALLY

So your the guy making all the sold signs appear on all the razors I dreamed about at night!!! All those razors I had looked at and thought, If only My wife liked these razors as much as me!! Phil and Jane must really like you!! Nice blades man!
02-14-2013, 12:35 AM
Donut

Some photos...

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80...ps2032dc94.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80...ps5963fa42.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80...ps1e038b65.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80...psfa14bdf3.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80...ps0f01d8bf.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80...ps02c259a3.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80...psd9903941.jpg

Cheers,
Rob
02-16-2013, 03:13 AM
suits123

Is it just my browser, or is the link broken? What website is it?
02-17-2013, 06:02 PM
shanky887614

anyone bought a Timor By Giesen & Forsthoff?

tempted to get one for my birthday in july?

(im a lowly apprentice so i dont have a load of money to burn :( )
03-08-2013, 08:38 PM
JCatacchio

Rob -

I would say this is a dangerous place. Thanks for introducing me to the brotherhood! ;-)

James
03-12-2013, 02:50 AM
Donut

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCatacchio

Thanks for introducing me to the brotherhood! ;-)

James

Hey pal, glad you are enjoying the straight blade scene...I hope Mrs. C doesn't get mad at me when you scratch your "pretty boy" face.
03-12-2013, 04:51 AM
ledemon

You definitely got the RAD, I got the RAD as well, but for some reason I dont feel guilty about it. That was not the case with watches.
03-12-2013, 06:54 AM
saitou

Man you have some nice razors, I tried substituting HAD for my RAD but it's kind of not working now I just have two habits to support.
03-12-2013, 07:06 AM
mrsell63

So Donut, Where did you go to celebrate your winning the lottery? Don't spend it all in one place.

Jerry
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03-12-2013, 08:22 AM
carlmaloschneider

You're in deep. You need to kick tomorrow, get your money saved and move away to Spain...
03-12-2013, 01:07 PM
Donut

Quote:

Originally Posted by ledemon

I got the RAD as well, but for some reason I dont feel guilty about it. That was not the case with watches.

LOL...I'm a bit of a watch collector myself ;-)
03-12-2013, 03:46 PM
Badgister

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Donut,

Your taste in razors is exquisite.

I started about 10 years ago with new production dovo razors. I thought 4 was more than I would ever need.

I gradually discovered the world of vintage razors through this site. Once I became confident enough with my honing skills, the RAD got much worse as I was no longer limited to seeking out shave ready razors. This means I could purchase gems on ebay at much more interesting prices. The hunt is certainly part of the fun.

I do indulge in pipes and fountain pens, but I do feel less guilty with razors. The ones I like are likely to become more expensive and scarcer as the years go by.

Here is a picture of my cache. I think I may be subconsciously preparing for a Puma drought ;)

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03-12-2013, 04:01 PM
nun2sharp

Quote:

Originally Posted by shanky887614

anyone bought a Timor By Giesen & Forsthoff?

tempted to get one for my birthday in july?

(im a lowly apprentice so i dont have a load of money to burn :( )

Good blade, just be sure to get one that is in good shape.
03-12-2013, 07:58 PM
saitou

Quote:

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

Good blade, just be sure to get one that is in good shape.

I'm just going to say what I've heard which is that I've heard people say that they prefer the vintage ones to the new ones. You should be able to find the posts about it
03-13-2013, 04:14 AM
mrsell63

Quote:

Originally Posted by saitou

I'm just going to say what I've heard which is that I've heard people say that they prefer the vintage ones to the new ones. You should be able to find the posts about it

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DITTO on the vintage G&F razors. I've heard negative talk about the new version. I have a vintage G&F 'ÁDORATION' and love it.

Jerry
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03-13-2013, 04:19 AM
ledemon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badgister

Donut,

Your taste in razors is exquisite.

I started about 10 years ago with new production dovo razors. I thought 4 was more than I would ever need.

I gradually discovered the world of vintage razors through this site. Once I became confident enough with my honing skills, the RAD got much worse as I was no longer limited to seeking out shave ready razors. This means I could purchase gems on ebay at much more interesting prices. The hunt is certainly part of the fun.

I do indulge in pipes and fountain pens, but I do feel less guilty with razors. The ones I like are likely to become more expensive and scarcer as the years go by.

Here is a picture of my cache. I think I may be subconsciously preparing for a Puma drought ;)

Attachment 123994

Christ I wish I could put my hands in that box!! impressive... I love those cats