Thread: Pretty good haul...I think?

I was scouting on ebay for razor stuff (story of my life) and I managed to win a couple things. I have a pre 1890's Wade and Butcher coming in the mail some time and these came in today -


Starting at the "top of the clock" - GEM single edge razor and case, SAFETY-ETTE razor of some sort (I'm clueless, actually), another GEM single edge, a Shumate 35, an A. J. Jordan blade out of Sheffield, a 1940's Gillette Super Speed, and a black tip Schick Krona.

I gave the Krona and Super Speed a test shave - http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...ml#post1167883 and was very impressed with both.

Are any of you able to fill me in on the Safety-ette razor? I have no idea what kind of blades it uses.


Cheers

EDIT -
A friend called and let me know an antique shop had a pair of straight razors in a case. I swung by just now and saw these guys -


They wanted $22 for the pair and $15 for the 50's super speed. I managed to get the pair and SS for $30, so I feel like I made out like a bandit . The numbers on the tangs are 44 and 45, respectively.

I need to take the scales off and put in some work on one of them especially. The one on the bottom has some rust on the front and a bit more on the back. I'll start working on that tonight. Oh happy days!

EDIT # 2
The Wade and Butcher came in, here's what I'm working with


It's 7/8 at it's widest point and 6/8 at the heel. The only markings are on the show side of the tang with "Manufactured by Wade and Butcher Sheffield." I know it's pre 1890's, but that's the best I've got. As you can tell, the scales are absolutely shot. I have some other W&B pressed horn scales that need a little work but are in pretty decent condition, all things considered. I'll most likely touch those up and put that blade on them. I think it's about time to call it quits on buying razors. I'll need to sell my gold fillings if I keep it up

You did good.
Clean & polish time.

The curved razor was for the ladys to shave armpits,think they just take a standard DE blade

Your acquisitions really look good. That Gem Featherweight is my favorite single edge razor.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

The curved razor was for the ladys to shave armpits,think they just take a standard DE blade

Yeah that would make sense. I'll probably keep that one stowed away for a while

Originally Posted by CaliforniaCajun

Your acquisitions really look good. That Gem Featherweight is my favorite single edge razor.

Awesome, I can't wait to give it a shot!

Good job!
Sometimes deals can be had on the 'bay.

Very nice haul...