02-27-2012, 05:51 PM
This is the Showpiece in my shave cabinet. I picked this up at a yard sale about 25 years ago for the paltry price of 2 bucks. It sat in a drawer for almost 25 years until I learned how to use a de razor. I had tried to use it 15 years ago and that did not go well. Fortunately I picked up a copy of the Leisure Guy's guide and now after 25 years I can use this razor.
I use this one when I feel the need for a bit of bling in my shave.
This is my 1930 NEW President.
The 1930 NEW style Gillette razors are very well regarded and I can understand why.
At 78 grams it's 12 grams lighter than my AS-D1, but still has a very nice heft.
The handle is a bit shorter than my AS-D1 so it maneuvers well.
A well balanced & comfortable razor to use.
This is definitely a keeper.
![[Image: IMG_0083-1000.jpg]](http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p593/Manticore1951/1930%20NEW%20President/IMG_0083-1000.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0084-1000.jpg]](http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p593/Manticore1951/1930%20NEW%20President/IMG_0084-1000.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0092-1000.jpg]](http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p593/Manticore1951/1930%20NEW%20President/IMG_0092-1000.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0093-1000.jpg]](http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p593/Manticore1951/1930%20NEW%20President/IMG_0093-1000.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0078-1000.jpg]](http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p593/Manticore1951/1930%20NEW%20President/IMG_0078-1000.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0087-1000.jpg]](http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p593/Manticore1951/1930%20NEW%20President/IMG_0087-1000.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0090-1000.jpg]](http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p593/Manticore1951/1930%20NEW%20President/IMG_0090-1000.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0093-1000.jpg]](http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p593/Manticore1951/1930%20NEW%20President/IMG_0093-1000.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0081-1000.jpg]](http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p593/Manticore1951/1930%20NEW%20President/IMG_0081-1000.jpg)
I saw the complete set in extremely nice condition go for just over a grand last year on the bay.
Although it would be nice to have the complete set, if I had the complete set I would most likely put it on a shelf and never use it.
Since I'm a user rather than a collector, having the razor alone is fine with me. As you can imagine, this razor gets quite a bit of face time.
Alright gentlemen, let's see 'em...
I use this one when I feel the need for a bit of bling in my shave.
This is my 1930 NEW President.
The 1930 NEW style Gillette razors are very well regarded and I can understand why.
At 78 grams it's 12 grams lighter than my AS-D1, but still has a very nice heft.
The handle is a bit shorter than my AS-D1 so it maneuvers well.
A well balanced & comfortable razor to use.
This is definitely a keeper.
![[Image: IMG_0083-1000.jpg]](http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p593/Manticore1951/1930%20NEW%20President/IMG_0083-1000.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0084-1000.jpg]](http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p593/Manticore1951/1930%20NEW%20President/IMG_0084-1000.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0092-1000.jpg]](http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p593/Manticore1951/1930%20NEW%20President/IMG_0092-1000.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0093-1000.jpg]](http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p593/Manticore1951/1930%20NEW%20President/IMG_0093-1000.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0078-1000.jpg]](http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p593/Manticore1951/1930%20NEW%20President/IMG_0078-1000.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0087-1000.jpg]](http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p593/Manticore1951/1930%20NEW%20President/IMG_0087-1000.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0090-1000.jpg]](http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p593/Manticore1951/1930%20NEW%20President/IMG_0090-1000.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0093-1000.jpg]](http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p593/Manticore1951/1930%20NEW%20President/IMG_0093-1000.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0081-1000.jpg]](http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p593/Manticore1951/1930%20NEW%20President/IMG_0081-1000.jpg)
I saw the complete set in extremely nice condition go for just over a grand last year on the bay.
Although it would be nice to have the complete set, if I had the complete set I would most likely put it on a shelf and never use it.
Since I'm a user rather than a collector, having the razor alone is fine with me. As you can imagine, this razor gets quite a bit of face time.
Alright gentlemen, let's see 'em...
02-28-2012, 03:36 PM
Brucered - Very nice! I like the contrast of the Bronze and the Nickel plating, Bob does some really nice work, a true craftsman.
pezhore - Also very nice! That's the first one of those I've seen, I love the 2 tone handle. Just curious, how did you manage to attach 4 images, I can only insert 3 images max.
Curious to see what other razors may show up in this thread...
pezhore - Also very nice! That's the first one of those I've seen, I love the 2 tone handle. Just curious, how did you manage to attach 4 images, I can only insert 3 images max.
Curious to see what other razors may show up in this thread...
02-28-2012, 04:28 PM
Manticore Wrote:Brucered - Very nice! I like the contrast of the Bronze and the Nickel plating, Bob does some really nice work, a true craftsman....
yes, he does nice work. i went 2 tone, as the nickel he uses, doesn't exactly match the chrome on the merkur, so this way, it adds a nice contract...almost a rose gold look to it.
i'm happy with the way it turned out and even happier with the shave i get from it.
nice thread...keep those pics coming.
03-03-2012, 06:06 AM
(02-29-2012, 03:52 AM)pezhore Wrote:Manticore Wrote:Just curious, how did you manage to attach 4 images, I can only insert 3 images max.
If you use the [img] tag and point it to a hosting site like imgur, you can post unlimited pictures. I believe if you simply attach the image there's a limit.
Thanks pezhore, that wasn't as difficult as I thought it might be.
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