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Post by rocketman on Nov 27, 2009 14:51:32 GMT -5
I wanted to share my idea of the best Single Edge razor to be manufactured after the full Lather Catchers - the 1914 ER. This is not a pretty razor, but functionally it is a great shaver. It drives very nicely with a light touch. The feedback from this razor while shaving is better than with the 1912s in my opinion, as the design allows you to really feel the blade on the skin. It has a bit of the lather catcher style retained with the modest sized soap catcher underneath. This allows multiple passes before rinsing. The 1914 ER 'Little Lather Catcher':    |
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Post by Possum on Nov 27, 2009 18:08:04 GMT -5
Cool lookin' razor Rocket. I can attest that some of the ugliest razors a guy has are the best shavers. I have a '24 ER that a friend gave me as a thank you for a favor. He got it at an antique store and most likely paid very little for it. Most of the gold tone is gone and it just looks like dull brass. Really ugly. But I have to tell ya it is a darn fine shaver.
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Post by Admin on Nov 27, 2009 19:40:18 GMT -5
even though it has the 1914 patent date, its actually a 1917.
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Post by wchnu on Nov 27, 2009 23:22:39 GMT -5
I think those are a bit more aggressive then the 1912 as I recall
Fuzzy
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Post by rocketman on Nov 28, 2009 14:12:54 GMT -5
even though it has the 1914 patent date, its actually a 1917. I have seen this razor referred to as a 1917 in various threads before, but I have not come across information that would suggest why it should be called that. Why do you believe this razor should be called a 1917 Dave? Please explain. |
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Post by spinyeel on Nov 28, 2009 15:27:48 GMT -5
I think those are a bit more aggressive then the 1912 as I recall Fuzzy I find this model to be a lot more aggressive than the 1912. Your angle has to be spot on with these babies.  |
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Post by rocketman on Nov 28, 2009 19:12:48 GMT -5
I think those are a bit more aggressive then the 1912 as I recall Fuzzy I find this model to be a lot more aggressive than the 1912. Your angle has to be spot on with these babies. I agree the angle needs to be correct when you shave with this razor. But, something about the lightness of it encourages the correct angle almost automatically! It is partly the sound I think - you can hear very clearly when the angle is right, and when it is not, there is not much of a sound of an active cutting. For me, this makes the whole experience just excellent. This is really my go to razor most of the time now. (Although, I finally  have a 1908 Gem Jr coming and I will see how that impacts my use of this later model). I essentially never use any of my DEs now. They simply don't compare in any way to shaving with this razor (and they don't compare to most of the SEs anyway - but especially to the Little LC!). I have been totally spoiled by this one! I suggest folks give it a whirl again if they have one, or seek one out and start carving away! Now, time for my happy dance!  |
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Post by Admin on Nov 28, 2009 23:40:41 GMT -5
even though it has the 1914 patent date, its actually a 1917. I have seen this razor referred to as a 1917 in various threads before, but I have not come across information that would suggest why it should be called that. Why do you believe this razor should be called a 1917 Dave? Please explain. i have not seen an ad for this razor prior to the last 2 years of WWI. plus in 1914-1916 they were still doing true lather catchers. |
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Post by rocketman on Dec 18, 2009 2:10:06 GMT -5
I came across this advert for the 1914 patent ER razor. I apologize for the quality of the image. This ad is from Cosmopolitan Magazine October 1916 It would seem that this razor was marketed at least as early as 1916 and it is entirely possible therefore that ads could be located for 1915 - perhaps even 1914. I would like to suggest that this razor may be more easily recognized if referred to as a 1914 Ever Ready, after the patent date. Regardless, it remains my favorite Little Lather Catcher! Thoughts??? . |
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Post by wchnu on Dec 18, 2009 2:57:16 GMT -5
That is a nice looking set. My 1914 is in a chrome looking box and is missing the blade boxes. It is still one of the best looking case's I have. I have not shaved with it in awhile though.. need to get around to it soon me thinks.
Thanks for posting the ad,
Fuzzy
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Post by Admin on Jan 2, 2010 6:00:24 GMT -5
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Post by wchnu on Jan 2, 2010 12:10:23 GMT -5
after chatting with rocketman via PM i was very happy to be proven wrong about this razor. it got rid of some timeline holes for me that it turns out didnt need to be there in the first place.  GO ROCKETMAN!!!! BULLY |
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Post by etoyoc on Feb 3, 2010 19:12:59 GMT -5
A question about the 1914....
Are the lid springs on these tighter than the normal 1912/24 Gem Jr/ER models? I just picked up a 1914 and was surprised by how tightly the lid spring keeps it shut. Actually takes some effort to open and snaps shut with some gusto and a big loud snap.
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Post by spinyeel on Feb 4, 2010 0:28:33 GMT -5
The springs on the 1914 Ever Ready's are definatley in Bear trap territory. |
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Post by etoyoc on Feb 4, 2010 6:01:19 GMT -5
Good to know... I was afraid that they had been modified in some form... not that bear trap lid would be bad...as long as my finger wasn't snapped in there with a loose blade...
I was wondering about modification because I know this 1914 has been modified to a degree. Previous owner had re-threaded the post hole. So the original 1914 handle won't work. Instead, I have it stuck on a 1924 ER ornate handle. Looks nice that way.. It looked garish on the handle it was sent with (which will now be used with DE razors instead)
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have a 1908 Gem Jr coming and I will see how that impacts my use of this later model). I essentially never use any of my DEs now. They simply don't compare in any way to shaving with this razor (and they don't compare to most of the SEs anyway - but especially to the Little LC!). 
