September 2014 Acquisitions thread

[Mark1966]

Happy clapper who works for the government GT - there has to be some kind of secret handshake thing going on to get through quicker.

NOOOOOOO - I have a real job not the PS

 

[eggbert]

NOOOOOOO - I have a real job not the PS

My sincere apologies.
I honestly thought you did, but now I seem to remember you saying you worked for a school or is that am out of hours thing?

 

[filobiblic]

*ahem*
In the mail today is the $2 (well $2.16) razor generously purchased by @Mark1966. I'm about to take responsibility of the Travelling Box (#2) so the testing of this razor will take place in a couple of weeks...

 

[filobiblic]

*ahem*
In the mail today is the $2 (well $2.16) razor generously purchased by @Mark1966. I'm about to take responsibility of the Travelling Box (#2) so the testing of this razor will take place in a couple of weeks...

It's a 3 piece "handicraft" razor that looks like a Gillette Tech. It comes with a free blade- YIPPEE!

 

[Mark1966]

It's a 3 piece "handicraft" razor that looks like a Gillette Tech. It comes with a free blade- YIPPEE!

and it is worth $8 - when we only paid $2.16 - a profit already!!!!!

 

[Vittocia]

Hi all I just received this razor from the US
as you can see its a probak razor it looks a bit like a old Gillette tech open comb but weightier
it looks in great condition for a 70+ year old razor no bent teeth no plate loss.
its my first probak.

 

[borked]

Looks nice, yet what does it shave like ?

 

[filobiblic]

Thanks to a mis-spelt name and incorrect information, I was able to buy this razor well below its actual value.

Gillette British Aristocrat #22/66


Rhodium plated over Brass (73g)

Thanks for the advice @Mark1966!

 

[Mark1966]

That looks absolutely sensational @filobiblic - congrats

 

[filobiblic]

That looks absolutely sensational @filobiblic - congrats

Well thank you for your advice. I certainly had a bit of luck as well...

 

[borked]

and every time you go to use it, you hopefully will remember the story attached to it

 

[stillshunter]

Boy she looks a beauty @filobiblic , be keen to hear how she feel on the face.

 

[Mong.]

Two really good looking vintage pieces there, lads.

I've never heard of Probak. What's their story?

 

[eggbert]

Has anyone reported back on the Ri,mei's yet?

 

[filobiblic]

Boy she looks a beauty @filobiblic , be keen to hear how she feel on the face.

Probably like a Weber... [emoji6]

 

[filobiblic]

Has anyone reported back on the Ri,mei's yet?

Not yet. I got the Travelling Box just as mine arrived. So the experiment is on hold until I pass on the box...
I was in a Variety store today and saw a similar RiMei for $3. I also saw a 5 pack of RiMei razor blades for $2. At those prices you could throw out the razor when you finish the box of blades and you'd still be ahead of the cartridge crew...

 

[Mark1966]

Two really good looking vintage pieces there, lads.

I've never heard of Probak. What's their story?

You can check out the potted history here on wikipedia

 

[filobiblic]

You can check out the potted history here on wikipedia

Thanks @Mark1966.

 

[Nick the Knife]

Jesus Filo that is sooooooooooooooooo dead sexy, I think I drooled on my keyboard! Had to imagine the wife's wrath to keep me from bidding on that but now think it would have been well worth it.

Well done, thats a stunner.

 

[filobiblic]

Jesus Filo that is sooooooooooooooooo dead sexy, I think I drooled on my keyboard! Had to imagine the wife's wrath to keep me from bidding on that but now think it would have been well worth it.

Well done, thats a stunner.

Thanks NtK. I got lucky really...