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    Seems this ad is 1908 at latest, give or take a year? Nice work, Speedster!
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    From a 1907 copy of Everybody’s Magazine where Rubberset brushes were priced from $1 to $5.

    Curious why they are advertised in the window as “Rubber Set” brushes using two, non-patented words.

    *edit — be sure to scroll up a few pages in that magazine for a Gillette safety razor advert.
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    I expect the words separated were before they ran together. Again old stuff.
    Everyone set their brushes in natural rubber or some formula back in the day.
    Seems Rubberset bought out a few names to do it.

    'Set in rubber' was a common thing for many makers to proclaim?
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    Someone wrote up a history of the Rubberset company where I found this:

    “The brush division of the Rubber & Celluloid Harness Trimmings Company didn't have it's own name. There was a contest with the employees in the company to pick the best name and "Rubberset Company" was chosen. Andrew Jr. decided to focus on growing this arm of the company and began an extensive and expensive advertising campaign. The first use of the name "Rubberset" was on May 15, 1905, just two months after Andrew Sr's passing.”

    http://oldschoolshavingbrushes.com/r...y_history.html
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    Annnd There you have it, Folks!

    Excellent detective work, Mark!
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    Thanks, Tom. That was actually a lot of fun and a very informative look back at shaving history.

    I was also surprised golf balls cost that much back then, but I suppose it’s always been an elite sport.
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    It WAS fun! I am a lazy sort, so I try to stimulate others. It's SO much easier!
    Looking at other's discoveries is quite fun! And educational!

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    Missed this thread yesterday, so I just read it in bed this morning...
    That was a really cool read!
    Great detective work thank you!
    I too in awe looking at that pic, how many of us have used any of those razors or brushes?!
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    This is a great thread. Now lets identify some blades and see who has them or something like them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Speedster View Post
    Where are those DE guys when we need ‘em anyways, Tom?
    They are lather catcher single edge wedge type, and look outlandishly long because the handle has a honing guide for the wedge blades pushed into the end. The handles are rather long even without it in place.

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    If it wasn't for backlog, I'd have no log at all...

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