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Post by specialk on Feb 20, 2010 16:33:41 GMT -5
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Post by rocketman on Feb 20, 2010 19:07:38 GMT -5
What a stunner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am positively jealous!!!
Hats off to Truckman !
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Post by mbwhoosh on Feb 21, 2010 2:18:47 GMT -5
 Yes those are gorgeouse! Yes I am jealouse (extremely)! and Yes Truckman is a very kind individual for selling those at cost rather than try and profit. Such is the spirit of wetshaving  ........Now if you'll excuse me I have to go make some better friends  ;D
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Post by rocketman on Feb 21, 2010 2:37:03 GMT -5
........ Now if you'll excuse me I have to go make some better friends ;D And just when I was about to offer you this razor set I picked up for cost - I only paid four bucks too. It is a first off the line 1867 protoype gold over platinum Kampfe razor with emerald lined head, triple rhodium plated handle and blade stropper. Inside the albino whaleskin case there is also an automatic blade stropper with a giraffe elbow handle, a handmade ocelot shaving brush set in rhino horn, a special edition shaving soap from Paris which uses baby parrot fat as a base, and finally, 16 unused wedge blades honed from metal obtained at an ancient chinese meteorite site. Oh yeah, the case is signed by both Kampfe brothers. But with that attitude, I'm keeping it! |
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Post by wchnu on Feb 21, 2010 2:52:35 GMT -5
........ Now if you'll excuse me I have to go make some better friends ;D And just when I was about to offer you this razor set I picked up for cost - I only paid four bucks too. It is a first off the line 1867 protoype gold over platinum Kampfe razor with emerald lined head, triple rhodium plated handle and blade stropper. Inside the albino whaleskin case there is also an automatic blade stropper with a giraffe elbow handle, a handmade ocelot shaving brush set in rhino horn, a special edition shaving soap from Paris which uses baby parrot fat as a base, and finally, 16 unused wedge blades honed from metal obtained at an ancient chinese meteorite site. Oh yeah, the case is signed by both Kampfe brothers. But with that attitude, I'm keeping it! I thought everyone had one of those......   Those are som awesome razors Kevin. let us know which one shaves better the short or longer handle. Fuzzy Fuzzy |
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Post by mbwhoosh on Feb 21, 2010 3:14:22 GMT -5
........ Now if you'll excuse me I have to go make some better friends ;D And just when I was about to offer you this razor set I picked up for cost - I only paid four bucks too. It is a first off the line 1867 protoype gold over platinum Kampfe razor with emerald lined head, triple rhodium plated handle and blade stropper. Inside the albino whaleskin case there is also an automatic blade stropper with a giraffe elbow handle, a handmade ocelot shaving brush set in rhino horn, a special edition shaving soap from Paris which uses baby parrot fat as a base, and finally, 16 unused wedge blades honed from metal obtained at an ancient chinese meteorite site. Oh yeah, the case is signed by both Kampfe brothers. But with that attitude, I'm keeping it!  In your case good sir, friendship is all I need ;D  ;D |
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Post by Possum on Feb 21, 2010 12:56:28 GMT -5
Kevin,
I am very jealous. I have the short handle version and I just love it. Of all my SE razors I would rate my '07 short handle and my '07 Elite GEM Jr with the longer handle that is white in color as my two favorites.
Now that I have said that you can't imagine how you need to send that long handle to me for testing. When I am done, say in a couple years I will return it to you with my report. ;D
Now I have to use the long handle from the Elite with that Bar head just to see how it shaves.
I forgot to mention that if you don't send that razor in the next week I will see that your posting privledges on TOS are severely limited. ;D
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Post by rocketman on Feb 21, 2010 12:58:41 GMT -5
Thanx MB
There are obviously multiple lengths for these handles. Regarding the wood handles on this type of open frame Gem lather catcher, are there just these two lengths, or do folks know about other wooden handle styles for the Gem?
Also, there was clearly the metal tube handle and the ivorite handle in the Elite kit. So, a minimum of four handle styles. I get the feeling I may be missing a few, or perhaps there were special release handles of some sort??
Fess up!!!
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Post by tommyers on Feb 21, 2010 22:02:40 GMT -5
Thanx MB There are obviously multiple lengths for these handles. Regarding the wood handles on this type of open frame Gem lather catcher, are there just these two lengths, or do folks know about other wooden handle styles for the Gem? Also, there was clearly the metal tube handle and the ivorite handle in the Elite kit. So, a minimum of four handle styles. I get the feeling I may be missing a few, or perhaps there were special release handles of some sort?? Fess up!!! I haven't seen any further styles of wooden handles but there are several types of metal handles that were used on bar razors. These are not necessarily all considered 1907 models, however. Regards, Tom |
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Post by specialk on Feb 24, 2010 11:30:01 GMT -5
Thanks guys!
I shaved with the long handle and then the short handle back to back days and I think I prefer the short handle. Reason being with the long handle it is sometimes a bit awkward to get the right angle and the short handle seems a bit more nimble. That being said, the long handle still makes a great shaver and is nice to look at.
It's on the way, Bryce. I hope the mailman doesn't lose it or something like that.....LOL
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Post by wchnu on Feb 25, 2010 0:46:26 GMT -5
Thanks guys! I shaved with the long handle and then the short handle back to back days and I think I prefer the short handle. Reason being with the long handle it is sometimes a bit awkward to get the right angle and the short handle seems a bit more nimble. That being said, the long handle still makes a great shaver and is nice to look at. It's on the way, Bryce. I hope the mailman doesn't lose it or something like that.....LOL AHHHH the ole "It's in the Mail" I like that a lot. Fuzzy |
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Post by dslazar9 on May 10, 2010 9:20:59 GMT -5
I'm looking at an Ever Ready with a short wood handle just like the Gem Jr. in this link. Will it shave as well as the Gem Jr.? It looks like the 1900 (or possibly 1908) version of the Gem Jr.
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Post by specialk on May 11, 2010 16:55:43 GMT -5
Absolutely it will! My friend, Freddy, has one.... You can see his review HERE.... |
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Post by freddy on May 14, 2010 18:54:32 GMT -5
The 1907 Ever Ready lather catcher gives an incredible shave. If you can get your hands on one, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Attachments:
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