Vintage Razor Blade Collection and Storage

Gents,

Hello!

I recently found my way to vintage razor blades and tallow based soaps.  I used the venerated Personna 74 Medical Prep, and I immeadiately knew that modern DE blades were no longer going to have a serious place in my process.  This little metallic miracle also inspired me to jump into the vintage soaps.

So I did some research, talked to some experts, and I set out to acquire what are commonly regarded as the best blades ever made...mostly Personna 74 Medical Prep, Wilkinson Light Brigade, and Wilkinson London Bridge Blades.  

I want to thank all of the forum members who answered my want to buys, and even the ebayers that sold a few to me.  

I figure what I have amassed so far should last me about 40 years when I take into account my supply of FHS-10 blades for my Oneblade razors.

The first pictures are of the collection.  The others show the plastic box that is used to store all of my Personna 74 Med Prep, most of my Wilkinson Light Brigade, and most of my London Bridge blades.  The case is shock absorbent and airtight.  The little orange packets absorb any moisture around them.

I hope that everyone has a nice week ahead!

Vr

Matt

Very nice Matt!

(05-12-2019, 05:49 PM)TheLegalRazor Wrote: Very nice Matt!

Thanks Ricardo!

That's definitely a serious storage box for your vintage blades.  Pelican cases are great.

Pelican for blades? You set the bar very high my friend. Well done.

Nicely done, Matt!

Very nice! Enjoy your shaves

Thanks gents!

Yes, Pelican cases have never let me down anywhere...fantastic pieces of kit!

Vr

Matt

I just purchased this lot of over 400 vintage Wilkinson Blades...I am gonna need more Pelican Cases!

What a great stash you have there Matt
Paul

(05-14-2019, 07:37 AM)Ols67 Wrote: I just purchased this lot of over 400 vintage Wilkinson Blades...I am gonna need more Pelican Cases!

If you find yourself having not enough space for one of those pelican, I can send you my address! ;-)

In 1,000 years an archaeologist will find your pelican and have a truly vintage shave. 

a great set up for the ages.

(09-05-2019, 06:19 AM)RyznRio Wrote: In 1,000 years an archaeologist will find your pelican and have a truly vintage shave. 

a great set up for the ages.

Bahahahahah! YES!! I actually need to buy another Pelican to hold the extra straights which are on a high shelf! That’s not neat or ideal with young kids that tend to be mischievous rascals!

Vr

Matt

(09-05-2019, 05:15 AM)valetauto Wrote: What a great stash you have there Matt
Paul

Thanks Paul!

Vr

Matt

(09-05-2019, 06:01 AM)ImJustMe Wrote:

(05-14-2019, 07:37 AM)Ols67 Wrote: I just purchased this lot of over 400 vintage Wilkinson Blades...I am gonna need more Pelican Cases!

If you find yourself having not enough space for one of those pelican, I can send you my address! ;-)

Ha! Let me know if you see something you can’t get but want to try!

Vr

Matt

Outstanding work, Matt.

I have great respect for both the blades you are accumulating, and the case you have chosen to store them.

(10-05-2019, 01:57 AM)TomG Wrote: Outstanding work, Matt.

I have great respect for both the blades you are accumulating, and the case you have chosen to store them.

Thanks Tom! Only buying Personna 74 medpreps and Light Brigades now when I can snag them at beautiful prices...so few and far between!

I have enough now to see me to the end, so no rush or sense of urgency anymore!

Vr

Matt