kevtex
Stropping Handle
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Post by kevtex on Mar 11, 2010 10:25:05 GMT -5
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Post by rocketman on Mar 11, 2010 11:27:29 GMT -5
Others will confirm this, but typically it will be referred to as a 1924, when this model was first sold.
Hopefully someone can chime in with how long this razor was manufactured and what year it was sold until. I have always wondered myself.
Some people, but not many that I have heard of, put this razor at the top of their Ever Ready heap for performance. Personally, I have never tried one of these models yet but will get around to picking one up sooner or later.
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Post by etoyoc on Mar 11, 2010 16:41:13 GMT -5
These are good shavers and what started me into SE; however, it isn't as good as the 1912 (IMO). I haven't tried a 1912 Ever-ready, but I understand that they are a lot like the 1912 GEM. I have a 1914 Ever-Ready that is a touch better than the 1924 as well.
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Post by Possum on Mar 12, 2010 8:36:22 GMT -5
I had a 24 and did not really like it. It seemed to hold water when I rinsed it between passes. I shook it like mad but it still had water in it and it effected my shave a bit. PIF's the thing.
Then last summer a friend presented me with one that was not very nice looking. All the finish off it. I did clean it up and use it on occasion for a change of pace. Have found this one to not hold the water like the first one I had. Besides I would not get rid of this one because of the source.
Found it did shave similar but not quite like the 12 editions.
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Post by Admin on Mar 12, 2010 19:29:09 GMT -5
i remember it like it was yesterday  |
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Post by wchnu on Mar 13, 2010 3:21:37 GMT -5
I think the shave from the 1924 is not bad... it is not as good to me as the 1912 but nothing wrong with it.
Justin the 1912 Ever Ready shaves just like the Gem to me. I can not tell any difference.
FUZZY
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Apr 10, 2010 17:59:33 GMT -5
I just picked this one up over at B&B for $13, it came in the mail today and is in really great shape. Looking forward to giving it a try.  |
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Post by rocketman on Apr 10, 2010 21:10:11 GMT -5
That is a mighty fine looking 24 ya got there HT!! And, serious koodos on the photo too - excellent job.
I haven't yet come across one of these razors to try out yet so I look forward to hearing a full report! Dismissed!
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Apr 10, 2010 23:02:18 GMT -5
I can't take credit for the photo, I simply copied one from the listing at B&B.
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Apr 12, 2010 5:47:14 GMT -5
The ER performed identical to the 1912 GEM's in every way. I definitely prefer the way the 1912's open and close. When I opened the ER to remove the blade it flew out and landed in the sink.
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Post by rocketman on Apr 12, 2010 20:22:16 GMT -5
The ER performed identical to the 1912 GEM's in every way. I definitely prefer the way the 1912's open and close. When I opened the ER to remove the blade it flew out and landed in the sink. You have touched on a very important consideration in using these older razors. The 1914 ER can be a bit of a bugger to get loaded, and I always wondered about the 24 not cooperating in just the fashion you described. The 1912s though, gem or ER are both easy and reliable to load. I have never had a problem popping a blade in one. Good point well made HoosierTrooper. (And by the way, good posting of the picture!!  ) |
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Post by wchnu on Apr 14, 2010 1:25:06 GMT -5
The ER performed identical to the 1912 GEM's in every way. I definitely prefer the way the 1912's open and close. When I opened the ER to remove the blade it flew out and landed in the sink. You have touched on a very important consideration in using these older razors. The 1914 ER can be a bit of a bugger to get loaded, and I always wondered about the 24 not cooperating in just the fashion you described. The 1912s though, gem or ER are both easy and reliable to load. I have never had a problem popping a blade in one. Good point well made HoosierTrooper. (And by the way, good posting of the picture!! ) Yup the 1912 models is very user friendly. Although the rest are not that hard to use the 1912 is much better IMHO. Fuzzy |
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Apr 14, 2010 7:59:01 GMT -5
Loading the 1924 is easy but I messed around with it a little and the blade flies out every time I snap it open. Unless I find out what I'm doing wrong I'll open it over a towel. Ricocheting around the bathroom like that can't be doing the blade any good!
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