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Trying to get everything organized better. Stuff was a mess. Looks like I lost the wedge blade to my Heljestrand Safety Razor. :(
Made this out of a cigar box and thick foam. I think it will do the job.
If I can find a nice, smaller box I think I could use the foam and some felt to make a fitted straight razor case. :hmmm:
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Nice job. But you should have made it bigger. No room for more. :rofl2:
That's a good idea, i just have mine scattered all over. Makes them part of my decor.
Yeah, decor is nice, but I need to be able to find things. :thinking:Quote:
Originally Posted by tintin
Wish I could get that Fatboy dial to move. Guy soaked it in Kroil and used an ultrasonic cleaner, but the adjustment dial is STILL locked up tight. Guess it will have to be taken apart by someone that knows Fatboys. I watched a video about disassembling them, but I'm hesitant to do that myself.
I took apart a couple but I never did like the way they were not as tight as they were in the beginning. I did have a couple sent out and professionally cleaned for me. I will try to look up who that was. Don't hold your breath as I don't know if I kept that info and it was a while back.
Nope. I have no clue who I sent them to. Sorry.
Thanks for posting this. It gives me some idea of what I can do for mine.
Glad I saved some of my felt to use as a liner.
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The DE, second from left, is that a black flare tip? If so, how aggressive is it?
Never mind, I did a search and found out it is a rather mild shaver.
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I put mine on there sides with a hole in solid wood covered in felt. I can pack them in tighter this way.
And I already ran out of room. Dammit :gaah:
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Gasman, ...... it seems you kinda like the Schick razors! :)
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Gotta find a way to store these ......
You have the tennis schick. Nice. I had it and the shifter but sold them. :cry::cry::cry:
I remember who everyone warned against sending razors for plating, but not the one they recommended. I can probably find them that way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gasman
So which razor is called the "Tennis" ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gasman
Never mind, I Googled it.
got the grip!
The Stick Schick (L2)
Schick Grip (L3)
The L models were made from 1965 to 1980.
Sorry to steal your thread, Joshua.
You are welcome. I was hoping it might be useful to someone looking for a cheap storage solution. If you make a case, post it. I'm wondering how a lined, fitted case would turn out. I might buy some sturdier hinges/latch for the cigar box later.Quote:
Originally Posted by randydance062449
I knew red tip was aggressive and blue was mild, but I couldn't even remember what the black tip was supposed to be.
No problem. How does that blue, women's Gillette shave?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gasman
I have not used them but from what I have read they are a mild shaver.Quote:
Originally Posted by JP5
I agree. Mild.
Again, from what I have read, the aggressiveness of the black flare tip is between the blue flare tip and the silver flare tip, so kinda mild.Quote:
Originally Posted by JP5
The blue Lady Gillette I would assume to be mild, but don't quote me on that. I do have multiples of each of the above mentioned razors.
I had a lot more schicks but sold them when i got into straights. I wish i had kept them. They seem to go for 2 to 3 times as much now. Who would have thought. :shrug:
I really like shaving with a Schick. Did they make any all metal models?
Just looked at mine and none are all metal. Others with far more experience on the subject will hopefully reply.Quote:
Originally Posted by tintin
I know of one. I will see if i can find the info on it. It would be extremely rare to find and i best would start around 200 bucks.
1935 to 1936...
Gold plated metal with diamond profile handle that opens like scissors to allow cleaning head and blade. Guard with random striations.
Found that wedge, safety razor blade that was missing among the 'decor' so I'm glad it didn't get mixed in with stuff that was thrown away. :rock:Quote:
Originally Posted by tintin
That's just inflation.:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Gasman
Thinking of trying a Schick injector. Any suggestions where to start? Are old blades still usable? Ive got some old injector blades. Wasn't sure if the edges would still be that good or not.
Are any of them more aggressive? Someone told me all the settings on the adjustable Schick was still pretty mild to them.
Type M Adjustable is one any Schick user should have.
The L and J models are reasonably found on eBay and are a bit mild.
Type E is more aggressive.
It seems that the closer to the A model you get the more aggressive the razor is. Some would argue this.
Here is a site that shows all the different models and a little bit about them.
Schick Injector Razors
The all-metal ones are extremely hard to find but they would be the D and F models.
Most of these Schick razors can be found for a low cost so find a few and give them a try. eBay, garage sales, antique store, Estate sales. They are easy to learn. As far as old blades... I'd not use an old blade but if it is still in good shape and not rusted on the edge I guess it would be useable. But why when you can buy a new injector of blades for cheap on eBay, Amazon, or your local drug store.
The hollow ground blade used in the old Heljestrand Safety razor is very difficult to find as is the blade for the Henckels safety razor. A similar blade for a Kampfe Star safety razor is also difficult to find. Guard it well. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by JP5
Schick razor..... I purchased new blades for mine just to make sure I have a good shave.
Schick Type F. And it seems to be one of the sought after variations.Quote:
Originally Posted by tintin
Found that wedge blade! One of the Heljestrand blades has a chip, but I have the whole set back together, fortunately.Quote:
Originally Posted by randydance062449
