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| Category - Safety Razors | Subcategory - Gillette Brand Razors | Expert - e sinker |
| Question - Hello! I need some help! I have recently acquire a Complete 10Piece Set of Gillette Institutional "Psycho" Safety Razors. This set has 10 keys included which is contrary to everthing I have read about the "Pyscho" sets. This set is in New, Mint, untouched condition~each razor is still wrapped in the tissue from manufacture & the Box is in excellent condition. I have thought of breaking the set up & selling the individual sets on Ebay.{I sold one a few weeks ago & got $198.99} But Several Collectors have advised that I keep the set together to increase the value. I have no way of knowing where to find a collector who may want this Complete Set or if it is actually Rare to have 10 keys included. Can you help me ? Is there any place I can write to let Collectors know that I have this set & am accepting all reasonable offers? My email is quickeleven@yahoo.com Thanks & Have a Blessed Christmas! :)Laney |
Answer - Laney, in my opinion, the complete set of ten including ten keys is more valuable as a
complete boxed set. That being said, I also think that it would be very difficult to fine
someone who would be willing to pay a large premium for this-in face, I believe that anyone
buying this would do so for the purpose of breaking it into ten different sales events.
Therefore, if maximizing your profit from this find is your objective, I would think that
selling them individualy would be the very best way to go. In my experience with collectors,
the objective is usually to collect as many variations as possible, not collect many of any
one item. There may be someone out there that would love to have a set of ten for his
collection but I think he would be extremely difficult to find. Best holiday wishes to you too.
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| Category - Stroppers | Subcategory - All types of razor sharpeners | Expert - twillard |
| Question - Hi I have recently acquired an "automatic" 12 head razor stroping machine it is of cast iron construction and named THE HATFIELD NO 2 it was manufacured by HYFIELD MFG CO NEW YORK I was wondering if you may have any info on it or where I may be able to find myself also interested in possible value of it regards Vin Scinetti |
| Answer - I have no information on this machine. Please contact me directly from the profile list or webmaster. I have information about a number of large machines and may have it identified under a different name. An example of a large cast iron machine is the Perfectedge. Check the encyclopedia under Stroppers. Tom |
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| Category - Safety Razors | Subcategory - International Shaving Collectibles Meeting
Electric Safety Razors | Expert - banjophd |
| Question - Hi, I have had my grandads shaver for many years now. It is an Ever Ready Figaro II, all I know about it is that it was made in 1956, are you able to give me any more information on it? my email address is big_ash@hotmail.com. thank you. Ashley Holtom |
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| Category - Safety Razors | Subcategory - Antique safety razors circa 1950 and older | Expert - robert-13 |
| Question - First I'd like to thank you for your quick reply and the information. I have some other questions regarding this razor. What size batteries does it take, are they still available and is there a collectibles value placed on this razor? Thanks, Ron |
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| Category - Safety Razors | Subcategory - Antique safety razors circa 1950 and older | Expert - robert-13 |
| Question - My uncle who was 89 passed a short time ago and left me some items. One of the items is a safety razor, marked, TELERAZOR, MADE IN ENGLAND, PATENED. I have never seen or heard of one of these. Any information you can give will be much appreciated. Thanks, Ron |
| Answer - Manufactured by Norma Technical Products, Ltd., Balfour House, 119-25 Finsbury Pavement London. Trade Mark filed 12 Oct 1935. Vibratory, battery operated using two pen-light batteries in handle. Patented England 11 Jun 1935 and 15 Aug 1935. |
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| Category - Blades | Subcategory - Author of the most complete compact disk on American made and/or distributed razor blades. | Expert - Dale Justus |
| Question - Been trying to get info on these blades...the blades never used all still in original packaging..the packaging is what is unique...Model Blade Company NYC...each blade wrapped in a color photo/pin up..the box they come in also has a photo on each side. I have these since the early 50's..any info?value? thanks Carlotta | 
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| Category - Safety Razors | Subcategory - Antique safety razors circa 1950 and older | Expert - robert-13 |
| Question - I have an old gold color razor with old blades in a gold color box..the box says made in USA the razor says made in Canada..any idea of the value and era? thanks Carlotta | 
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| Category - Stroppers | Subcategory - All types of razor sharpeners | Expert - twillard |
| Question - I bought this razor at a flea market. It was part of a family collection of razors, watches and other personal items. The collection had dates next to each item. This razor was dated 1828. The brand name looks like Sheffield. If you could provise some history or information, I would appreciate it. Thanks. | 
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| Category - Mugs | Subcategory - Shaving mugs in 3 home use types (Scuttle, Single | Expert - Les Oliver |
| Question - Do you know of scuttle mugs made in Altenburg, Saxony. It has a crown with a frond (leaves) on either side of a crown as a makers mark. I am trying to get information about the manufacturer. |
Answer - Determing maker's marks can be a frustrating experience. Services are available on the Internet that
may be helpful. One is www.marks4ceramics.com, available at $9.95 monthly. I am not familiar with the mark you have described. Many fine scuttle mugs from Germany are still available.
Sorry I could not solve your problem. You are not alone. I, too, am looking for a good source
for obscure marks.
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| Category - Mugs | Subcategory - Shaving mugs in 3 home use types (Scuttle, Single | Expert - Les Oliver |
| Question - I was wondering if you have any idea of the age, origin and maker of this shaving mug? The only mark on the bottom is the number 46 which is under the glaze. The owner has told me that he thinks it was my great-grandfathers. (Hope the picture comes thru okay) Could you please help us? Thanks, Tony | 
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Answer - Hi, Dan. This mug appears to be a fine sample of a Terra Cotta shaving mug. A glazed or unglazed fired clay used for vases, etc. During some 50 years of collecting shaving mugs I never ever saw one like this. It is a relatively small mug, (comparing it to the pen). Youra great grandfather's era would be during the latter part of the 19th century. It probably was produced earlier than that. There is nothing with which I can compare it, so I will have to make a guess and date it about 1860 to 1870. But it could be older than that. The lady depicted, lovingly attending an older man,(her grandfather),is well executed. There probably is a handle, which does not show in the picture.
Sorry I cannot be more helpful. If I could hold it in my hand I would probably list it as a top
value mug that I would love to have in my own collection.
Les Oliver
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| Category - Safety Razors | Subcategory - Antique safety razors circa 1950 and older | Expert - robert-13 |
| Question - I don't understand how you would load a double-edge blade onto this razor!? Will it take any double-edge blade or is the blade a unique design? | 
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| Answer - You are right, the Schaeffer razor takes a special Schaeffer double-edge blade with a large oval opening. It is dropped over the end of the cap when the razor is opened by twisting the handle. This razor is similar to the Segal razor and was first made by the Segal Safety Razor Corp. of New York. For a drawing of the blade, see U.S. Patent No. 1816659 (28 Jul 1931) in the PATENTS section of this web site. The Segal was the first one-piece double edge razor -- the Gillette one-piece was not patented until 1935 (U.S. 2009272). |
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| Category - Safety Razors | Subcategory - Gillette Brand Razors | Expert - e sinker |
Question - I came across a Gillette "FatBoy" razor with a Date Code of D1. It has a red dot to mark the setting. I have been told this is a first quarter 58 production, and a prototype since production didn't start until D4. I have not seen one anywhere else. I am curious on the value and the rarity of the razor.
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Jeremy |
Answer - Jeremy, if the marking is D1 that indicates that it is surly produced in the first
quarter of 1958. I have a D4 and a E4 "Fatboy" model and they both have the red dot marking that
you have on yours. In addition, my E4 is still packed in a mailer, with everything complete and with a letter inside from Vince Ziegler that encourages people to try the new "Gillette 195 Adjustable Razor". I think that this direct mailing was part of the first big promotion of this model. Therefore, I would think that 1958 and 1959 were the test market years for the model.
A D1 would be a very early version and I would think it would command some kind of premium over
the later models but, since this kind of razor was such a huge success, there are a great number of them available and the prices are not very high. |
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| Category - Stroppers | Subcategory - All types of razor sharpeners | Expert - twillard |
| Question - I am looking at a Neverfail Razor Stropper which is in good condition. It says the patend is applied for. What is a fair price for this item? |
| Answer - A fair price for the Never Fail is $15 to $25 depending on condition of stropper and box. The Never Fail Stropper is fairly common for this type stropper. |
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| Category - Stroppers | Subcategory - All types of razor sharpeners | Expert - twillard |
Question - I have 2 straight razors that were given to me about 30 years ago. The one has a cardboardish box that says Lucifer across the top and then I believe "Theo A. Kooks or Koohs Chicago"
the Razor inside appears to be bone and the blade is stamped "Stand -T Renshaw & Son -Sheffield" I cannot find anything on eother the box or the blade, please help
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| Category - Safety Razors | Subcategory - Wilkinson safety and straight razors. | Expert - PallMall |
Question - I was cleaning out my grandfather’s house when I came across a straight edge razor in its box branded W.F. Haas, Solingen, Germany. The box states the make has a trademark. I have searched the internet and I am unable to find anything out about this blade. Can you advise if you have heard of the item please so I can help my grandfather?
Thank you
Marianela Blanco
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| Answer - W.F Hass was one of the prolific razor makers in Solingen in the late 19th and 20th Centuries. They made a variety of straight razors and possibly other cutlery items. I am afraid that is all I can find out about them. Solingen had many many razor makers or small companies that made components for razors. |
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| Category - Mugs | Subcategory - Shaving mugs in 3 home use types (Scuttle, Single | Expert - Les Oliver |
| Question - Hi Les, here is a pic of the inside of mug. The pic is on both sides of the mug and there are no marks on the bottom. Thanks for your help. email address is caterina@rraz.net Home is Dan Caterina - 93 Southwester Lame, Lake Havasu, AZ 86403 | 
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| Category - Mugs | Subcategory - Shaving mugs in 3 home use types (Scuttle, Single | Expert - Les Oliver |
| Question - Can you please tell me something about this mug. | 
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Answer - The shaving mug picture you asked about raises several interesting points.
1. The illustration appears on the side of the mug that faces towards your body,when the mug is held in the left hand for shaving,(as a right handed person would do). This is unusual because a buyer expects to see the handle on the right side of the image. Most people are right handed. They expect to see the image, on a shelf or table, with the image facing them, and the handle located on the right. I have elaborated on this theme re my SM-27. If you are a collector I would be pleased to send hyou a copy of my CD covering my book, ABOUT SHAVING MUGS, with photos and documentation. Just send me your mailing and e-mail addresses. There would be no charge.
2. The image on the mug shows symbols on each side of a young woman' portrait, within a horseshoe. Floral displays on each side complete the overall oval image. The young woman appears to be Victoria, the Crown Princess of Prussia. She is the daughter of Queen Victoria of Britain.
The symbol on the left side of the portrait is a Swastika. The one on the right is a Sauvastika.In ancient times the directions,(clockwise or counterclockwise),of the images was interchangeable. Until the azis used this symbol the Swastika was used by many cultures
3. The conformation of the Shaving mug, and the style of the handle. indicate a production date in Germany of about 1888. Its value is approximately $ 200.00 in USA funds.
4. The two symbols also occured in many religious presentations. They generally symbolized luck, Light, Love and Life. Overall, considering the lucky horseshoe, and the symbols, I interpret the message as a commemoration of the Crown Princess of Prussia,and a wish for good luck and happiness. It was issued about 1888. You may interpret it differently.
5. The identity would be more accurate if the view showed the inside of the mug, and also if there are any marks on the bottom.
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| Category - Accessories | Subcategory - I AM NOT REALLY AN EXPERT, JUST A COLLECTOR OF EVERYTHING PERTAINING TO SHAVING AND BARBERANIA. | Expert - RAZORUSS |
| Question - I have an Emir little safety razor in a red and clear plastic case with 2 packs of emir blades. On the case there is a sticker with V Mueller & Co. surgical and hospital supplies. This is a very small safety razor and the blades are only about 5/8" wide. Do you know anything about these and/or what it's worth. Can't send a picture now - could later. |
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| Category - Safety Razors | Subcategory - Antique safety razors circa 1950 and older | Expert - robert-13 |
Question - Hello -
Do you happen to know which Marlin catalog, ad, or brochure this picture appeared in? It must have been 1943 or 44. I'm trying to find the original image and get a good scan of it.
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Brian | 
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| Answer - I suggest you go to eBay and check out the following auctions: 140231586570 and 250246876984. Each of the sellers have similar pictures of store window displays. However, they are not the Marlin display. The sellers might be able to answer the question. I do believed it to be a photo and not from a magazine. |
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| Category - Accessories | Subcategory - I AM NOT REALLY AN EXPERT, JUST A COLLECTOR OF EVERYTHING PERTAINING TO SHAVING AND BARBERANIA. | Expert - RAZORUSS |
| Question - My collection consists of some 200 shaving mugs of the types issued in Canada. Am I qualified to join? |
| Answer - Very definitely. Anyone collecting shaving memorabilia is welcome to join. |
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| Category - Safety Razors | Subcategory - Durham Razors | Expert - durham3922 |
| Question - I have a Durham Duplex Razor. It is in a plastic box with a Crest embossed in it. Pat. May 28, 1907. It has a double blade that goes on and looks like it is used to trim hair or beards. It is styled much like current hair cutting devises. I would like to get some blades and continur to use it if possible. |
| Answer - Durham blades are not hard to find. Check ebay. Search using "Durham blades". You may need to buy a Durham razor, but it will not be expensive. |
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| Category - Safety Razors | Subcategory - Antique safety razors circa 1950 and older | Expert - robert-13 |
| Question - Last Mfg. date for the Gem Micromatic Razors |
| Answer - Hard to say, at least through 1948 with the Guiding Eye Flying Wing models. May have been discontinued in the early 1950s when the push-button models came out. |
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| Category - Safety Razors | Subcategory - Antique safety razors circa 1950 and older | Expert - robert-13 |
Question - im having a tough time dating the GEM razor i won in these photos. any help is appreciated. thanks.
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| Answer - There are two Gem razors in the pictures. The one with the hex handle is circa 1925 and the Micromatic is circa 1930s. The Kampfe Star shown is the scarcest of the group. |
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| Category - Safety Razors | Subcategory - Gillette Brand Razors | Expert - e sinker |
Question - value of gillette gold colored reg.u.s. pat.off razor
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Answer - If you would send me your e-mail address, I will send you a responce and you can then
"Reply" to it and attach the pics. Might be worth a try. Please title your e-mail
"Razor Question". |
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| Category - Safety Razors | Subcategory - Antique safety razors circa 1950 and older | Expert - robert-13 |
| Question - Hi! I have a Rolls Razor, Viscount model. I had heard that Rolls Razor had actually been resurrected and offered parts. I would love to find a couple blades and a spare hone and strop surface--then I'd be good for life. Is there any way to connect with spare parts? Thanks. |
| Answer - The service you mention seems to be defunct. You could search for Rolls parts on eBay. |
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