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Queen of Blades
07-29-2007, 08:59 PM
Here's our newest auction. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220135334434&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=012
Mottern Man
07-29-2007, 09:54 PM
hamana hamana hamana :drool
DragonBoy
07-30-2007, 02:31 AM
Wohoo!!

Here we go! (Yes I know René :D) But what can one do.. Its so nice..
rick
07-30-2007, 03:20 AM
....uh-oh :(
Queen of Blades
07-30-2007, 05:53 AM
Wohoo!!

Here we go! (Yes I know René :D) But what can one do.. Its so nice..

After the soap auction, I don't wanna know how much you're willing to pay for this. :eek:
qhsdoitall
07-30-2007, 12:50 PM
It's on my watch list. :D
DragonBoy
07-30-2007, 01:04 PM
After the soap auction, I don't wanna know how much you're willing to pay for this. :eek:

Oh! Its for a good cause.. AND I WANT IT !! :D
Queen of Blades
07-30-2007, 01:51 PM
Oh! Its for a good cause.. AND I WANT IT !! :D

Oh I understand. :D

It is an awesome razor, too. :drool
Queen of Blades
07-30-2007, 04:11 PM
349

350

351

352

353

354

355
OldSaw
07-30-2007, 09:38 PM
OK, who actually owns one of these? What makes it so special? I have checked every antique store around and when traveling and no one has ever heard of one.
Queen of Blades
07-30-2007, 09:40 PM
OK, who actually owns one of these? What makes it so special? I have checked every antique store around and when traveling and no one has ever heard of one.

Spirit of 76 (Alex) owns one, and I believe I saw one in Jim's (Jim :rolleyes:) SoS picture the other day.
SSLSTudio...
08-02-2007, 04:22 PM
Wohoo!!

Here we go! (Yes I know René :D) But what can one do.. Its so nice..

thats it , your a Razor Junkie.

you better start a razor museum fast so as to make a few bucks on the side while people pay entry tickets to visit your bathroom and your collection :rofl

You gonna get real HURT over that sticky watch my words... :mad::eek:
DragonBoy
08-02-2007, 04:49 PM
thats it , your a Razor Junkie.

you better start a razor museum fast so as to make a few bucks on the side while people pay entry tickets to visit your bathroom and your collection :rofl

You gonna get real HURT over that sticky watch my words... :mad::eek:

My ADs are killing me, I know.. Still I dont have much other to put my money in.. Cant just keep them :D

Im telling myself.. Only this one as well - then Im done.. Yeah Right.. I said that when I had 10 soaps.. Now I have 80.. Oh Well..
shavingidiot savant
08-02-2007, 06:24 PM
OK, who actually owns one of these? What makes it so special? I have checked every antique store around and when traveling and no one has ever heard of one.
Hi Dennis,
Maybe I can partially answer your question, since the more knowledgeable members seem to have clammed up.
Every so often, one of these come up on ebay,and the members on other forums talk about em and how they shave. Lots of these members have actually SHAVED with em, so the sources are good usually. I can't think of a bad review about em by any members.......they are supposed to be an excellent shaving razor. That's the first thing. There's a part of the handle where the material used causes it to 'stick' to your hand in some sorta way. It's got quite a following, from what I've read.
Of course, you found out they're rare to see, and that obviously adds to the price. This is one of those types of razors similar to the Gillette '195'.........they get some attention. The Gillette also has an excellent reputation for providing a great shave.
The Sticky's appearance is also quite unusual, so you got that going too.
Hope that helps a bit,
Martin
Smedley
08-02-2007, 06:33 PM
Sweet potato pie!!! :drool

Also on my watch list. :drool
Queen of Blades
08-02-2007, 07:15 PM
Hi Dennis,
Maybe I can partially answer your question, since the more knowledgeable members seem to have clammed up.
Every so often, one of these come up on ebay,and the members on other forums talk about em and how they shave. Lots of these members have actually SHAVED with em, so the sources are good usually. I can't think of a bad review about em by any members.......they are supposed to be an excellent shaving razor. That's the first thing. There's a part of the handle where the material used causes it to 'stick' to your hand in some sorta way. It's got quite a following, from what I've read.
Of course, you found out they're rare to see, and that obviously adds to the price. This is one of those types of razors similar to the '195'.........they get some attention. They are a big deal in the DE shaving world and JoAnna was VERY smart to make that available for sale.
Hope that helps a bit,
Martin
Oh, in case I'm wrong about any of that, please don't hesitate to correct me. Rather not put out any incorrect information and my feelings wont be hurt..heh.

Thanks for all that!

btw, it wasn't really my idea, at all. That would be Bobby's idea. I just handle the auction parts. :o
sparky5693
08-02-2007, 07:37 PM
I have used this exact razor, I had to use it at least once before it was gone, lol. It's a pretty long razor, roughly the length of a lady gillette (if memory serves me correct).

It's a very good shaver. The upper black part it is some type of lightly rubberized resin.

Do understand though, while this is a very good razor, it's the rarity of it that drives the prices up. I haven't checked, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's the only one on ebay at the moment.
qhsdoitall
08-02-2007, 07:39 PM
I have used this exact razor, I had to use it at least once before it was gone, lol. It's a pretty long razor, roughly the length of a lady gillette (if memory serves me correct).

It's a very good shaver. The upper black part it is some type of lightly rubberized resin.

Do understand though, while this is a very good razor, it's the rarity of it that drives the prices up. I haven't checked, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's the only one on ebay at the moment.

I have a daily Wilkinson search running on eBay. Haven't seen one in a while except this one.
shavingidiot savant
08-02-2007, 07:53 PM
Thanks for all that!

btw, it wasn't really my idea, at all. That would be Bobby's idea. I just handle the auction parts. :o
Hi Joanna,
Well, I'm glad to contribute that little bit of info.......picked up over the months and finally put to use......heh. Bobby knows what's gonna create some excitement, and I'll be curious where that one ends up. I'd imagine that this would be bought to be used as a personal shaver, but I could be wrong.
I don't use a DE razor....no reason now to get into why not. However, if I were to use one, I think the 'sticky' appeals to me visually more than other DE's. Plus, as I said, it's supposed to be a great shaver.
Heh, is that dragonboy(Thomas) bidding on that thing? You know, I was so glad he won that QED wild rose auction recently. I pm'ed him before the auction ended and then he pm'ed me after, to let me know he'd won. I told him he was damn lucky he didn't get into a bidding war with someone like him......heh. JoAnna? Didn't I mention that soap also when it was up still up for bid? Looks like I'm shilling for you in order to take advantage of poor Thomas and his unquenchable AD's.
Now I had a nice laugh when I first pm'ed Thomas,and he mentioned he happens to have 80 soaps and creams. Momabear accounted for...21 of em. NOT that there's anything wrong with that.........just saying.
Anyway, there will be lots of dribbled droplets of drool plopping onto various keyboards while this auction's underway.
Martin
Queen of Blades
08-02-2007, 08:05 PM
Well, we are certainly glad to have a salesman like yourself on our team, Martin! ::
Queen of Blades
08-05-2007, 01:24 AM
Less than 20 hours left, folks! :D
jlander
08-05-2007, 08:59 PM
I will enjoy it.

I lost on a minty toggle earlier and was in a bit of a snit.
IsaacRN
08-05-2007, 09:01 PM
Grats on the win......wow over 200 bucks..
jlander
08-05-2007, 09:07 PM
I wants it. My precious!!!:rofl:rofl

Can anyone tell me when this razor was manufactured?
TraderJoe
08-05-2007, 10:41 PM
I wants it. My precious!!!:rofl:rofl


Congratulations Jay! Enjoy it :D
Queen of Blades
08-05-2007, 10:47 PM
Congratulations, Jay!

Condolences, Thomas. :o
jlander
08-06-2007, 12:20 AM
A worthy cause.
rick
08-06-2007, 03:49 AM
Nice job, j !
:sad027

Enjoy da Sticky !
DragonBoy
08-06-2007, 04:40 AM
I did manage to get it above the 200 mark :D
jlander
08-06-2007, 10:31 AM
I did manage to get it above the 200 mark :D

I can blame you then? :ashamed001 :rofl ::
DragonBoy
08-06-2007, 11:12 AM
I can blame you then? :ashamed001 :rofl ::

Blame away! :D
Smedley
08-06-2007, 11:24 AM
Sweet potato pie! I'll need to start saving my pennies if I want to get one of these. Congrats Jay and enjoy the new razor, and we expect a review! ;)
jlander
08-10-2007, 01:05 PM
Sweet potato pie! I'll need to start saving my pennies if I want to get one of these. Congrats Jay and enjoy the new razor, and we expect a review! ;)

Will do! Received the little fellow in yesterdays mail. Along with a couple of tubs of an OUTSTANDING new scent soap from MB. I will put the 2 together this weekend. :drool

I had to give my new Chubby a welcome today. He's been sitting on the counter among the others looking very forlorn and lonely, so today was for him. ::

Later,