Tuckaways, Norfolks, Miladys Oh My!

[rodd]

I am entirely obsessed wit the "Tuckaway family" of razors, and I thought I would share some information I have collected for those interested. If you aren't interested in the details below, feel free to just look at the pictures. ;)
Most images are links to a larger version.


http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_1202.JPG
(http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_1202.JPG)
This is the actual Tuckaway set. It is a New Improved, so the blade is held in place by the posts. These are the only ones that are actually Tuckaways, and the top inside of the case actually has "Tuckaway" printed on it. The handles on my 3 have different things printed on them. The silver one just has Pat. Jan 13 1920, while both of the gold ones say Pat Jan 13 1920 USA. The heads all have the Gillette diamond on one side and USA on the other. The blade case is the common "Zippo" style that open so you can see one edge of the blade.
They were available in Silver and Gold. This silver one is in rough shape, but it is just a place holder for now.

http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_1203.JPG
(http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_1203.JPG)
This is a NEW Norfolk with Tuckaway handle. The case is identical except that the "Tuckaway" is gone from the top inside. The head is a New head, with a flat bottom. This particular one was made in Canada. The Canadian ones have printed on the handles "Patented 1920" and the head has the diamond Gillette logo, and "Made in Canada" On my USA one, (just the razor) the handle reads "Pat Jan 13 1920 USA - Other patents pending" and the head has the Gillette Diamond logo and "Made in USA" The blade cases are engraved and open so that you can see the entire blade. I have not yet seen one of these in Silver, but that does not mean they were not available. I just still need one. ;)

http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_bar_handles.jpg (http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/bar_handles.jpg)
http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_1228.JPG http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_1229.JPG

This is the NEW Norfolk with Bar handle. The handle is like the common bar handle NEW, but shorter. These cases are the same as the above, with one minor exception on the gold one. This gold case has a different latch than I have ever seen before. It has a switch that locks/opens the case, rather than the push button. I have not been able to find another yet, but I think it is actually more secure. I assumed it was a Norfolk w/ Bar handle thing, but my silver one is the other way. There is no print on the handles. The heads read "Made in USA" have the diamond logo, Patent numbers and reissue patent numbers. The blade cases on these two are actually different. The gold one is a C shape, that you just slide blades out of, while the silver one opens like the Norfolk with Tuckaway handle. I am not sure if this was a mid run change, or if it was a silver/gold thing, any info would be appreciated.

http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_0728.JPG (http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_0728.JPG)http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_0732.JPG (http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_0732.JPG)

This is a Milady Decolletee. These were offered in New Improved, and NEW generations. The only one I currently have is a NEW. They were available in three case colors, Jade (green), Natural (white/gray), and this Orange. They have the Tuckaway style handle, and the "Zippo style" blade case.
The handle on the NEW style is printed ""Pat Jan 13 1920 USA - Other patents pending""

There are still a lot more variations I am looking for. For example, the Chatsworth, which is basically a Tuckaway with a pinstripe engraved case and blade case, and each of the Milady case sets. There are also cases that just have a different design on the outside. So far all of mine have the same common link design. I am always looking for sets with minor changes, like the latch on the one above, or made in a different country, or different blade cases etc. If anyone has any more info on anything from this family I would love to hear more.

http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_1208.JPG (http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_1208.JPG)

[soapbuddy]

I love that Milady Decolletee! :happy088

[blue_monkey]

Sweet collection there, bro! :happy088

[rodd]

I just wanted to add, that I almost had a replacement Silver Tuckaway, that I have been watching for a week now, but SOMEONE sniped me. :mad: See for yourself (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&item=160277701681)... If I ever find that guy.. ;) Maybe I should have waited a day to post this... congratulations, that is a very nice razor. Shoot me a PM if you ever decide to part with it.

[Queen of Blades]

Bad monkey! ::sesel

[blue_monkey]

Sorry about that, rodd! :ashamed001 For some reason, I thought you might be bidding on that one also. Give me a little forgiveness since it is my first one? :signs120

[blue_monkey]

Bad monkey! ::sesel

Now, you stay out of this! :rolleyes005

[rodd]

I was happy to see it was going to a good home. I will get the next one. ;) Enjoy, and let me know if you somehow hate it. ;)

[Queen of Blades]

Now, you stay out of this! :rolleyes005

:p

[blue_monkey]

I was happy to see it was going to a good home. I will get the next one. ;) Enjoy, and let me know if you somehow hate it. ;)

I had already set my snipe ealier in the day, and when I read this part of your post, " This silver one is in rough shape, but it is just a place holder for now", I thought, "Uh-oh, we're going to clash on this one". But, honestly, I have been trying for a Tuckaway for a while, and have been getting outbid -- so I set my snipe pretty high on this one.

[MaxP]

A very nice collection!

[Pokerstar]

I found a Tuckaway in an antique store, in really nice condition, and I LOVE it, it's my go to razor now. The case is in good shape, the velvet is pretty worn, but the razor is NICE! :) I'm glad to see there is another Tuckaway fan here.

http://idisk.mac.com/fbaer/Public/tuck.jpg

http://idisk.mac.com/fbaer/Public/tuck1.jpg

[MTgrayling]

Very nice collection you have there Rodd! Incredible. I'm glad you were able to come up with another NEW Norfolk, complete with a proper blade case even!!

[D.irving79]

pure awesomeness rodd :D

[rodd]

GRRRRR So, I tried some sniping software for the first time ever, and it never submitted my bid! My computer went to sleep, I assumed the software would wake it. Anyway, here is an example of a different design on a case. Not in great condition, but you don't see them often. Someone got away with this razor for $9.99. GRRRRRR! :angry019
http://i16.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/0d/8a/163b_1.JPG http://i23.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/0d/8a/073e_1.JPG
another one, I had a snipe set for $37 on this one, but it was not high enough
http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_tuckaway_different_case.jpg

[scottydoint]

I think Achim won that one.

[blue_monkey]

Now here's a Tuckaway for you!

CLICK ME (http://cgi.ebay.com/1928-GILLETTE-TUCKAWAY-GOLD-RAZOR-SET-NOS_W0QQitemZ320303045095QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item3 20303045095&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A13%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

[D.irving79]

WOW

[D.irving79]

one more time. WOW

[soapbuddy]

WOW

+1.

[scottydoint]

Here are my two. The silver one is in amazing shape and the gold is just ok. that dent isn't as big as looks either:cool:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1259.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1260.jpg

[blue_monkey]

That silver one looks great! Don' let rodd see it! ;)

[scottydoint]

me and rodd had a little pm discussion about tuckaways and found out both of us had planned on bidding on this one, but he was kind and let me win it. I've already showed him the pics of how well it cleaned up. I think it made him wish he would of bid on it.:taunt005 the case was pure blue before it was polished.

[rodd]

I would have felt really greedy bidding over you for it. I am glad it went to a good home, and as soon as I know your address... ;) I have a silver that gets me by, the razor is actually in nice shape, someday I will find another like this. So, what do you think about the shaves? I could not believe how well balanced and forgiving they were when I shaved with one for the first time. Plus they are beautiful. I am glad that one turned out so well!

edit: strange question for you, I noticed that the handle in your silver set is pointed the opposite direction as all of mine. Is the liner shaped for it to go that way? Or is it just set in that way for the picture? Just curiosity. Always looking for nuances.

[scottydoint]

I would have felt really greedy bidding over you for it. I am glad it went to a good home, and as soon as I know your address... ;) I have a silver that gets me by, the razor is actually in nice shape, someday I will find another like this. So, what do you think about the shaves? I could not believe how well balanced and forgiving they were when I shaved with one for the first time. Plus they are beautiful. I am glad that one turned out so well!

edit: strange question for you, I noticed that the handle in your silver set is pointed the opposite direction as all of mine. Is the liner shaped for it to go that way? Or is it just set in that way for the picture? Just curiosity. Always looking for nuances.

The impression in the case is for the way I have it. the Gold looks like it was stored both ways. I have a empty silver case that looks like it was stored both ways as well. If your looking for a silver case this one might be good enough for you once polished, but I don't know yet. If your interested in a case, I'll get back to you after I clean it up.

[AsylumGuido]

Here's a quick picture of my Tuckaway now that now that I actually have a razor to go with my case. :D

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj307/AsylumGuido/9-30-2008002.jpg

[MTgrayling]

GRRRRR So, I tried some sniping software for the first time ever, and it never submitted my bid! My computer went to sleep, I assumed the software would wake it.

The sniping software seems to be working now Rodd.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110292970944

[scottydoint]

The sniping software seems to be working now Rodd.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110292970944

Yea, it decides to work when it is something I had bid on.:mad::D

[rodd]

The sniping software seems to be working now Rodd.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110292970944

Indeed. Gave another one a try. If it didn't work I would be ticked, I am now paying for it. Sorry to both of you for over bidding, it had no bids when I set the snipe.

[rodd]

I Picked up another Silver Tuckaway, and noticed another nuance in the cases. Notice the rivots on the front of the top case. Those hold the latch piece in, the one on the bottom does not have them. The only other one I have without rivets is the one that has the switch to open. Anyway, I thought it was interesting...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/2970540178_a12c755120.jpg?v=0

[blue_monkey]

Good eye, rodd! I went and checked mine, and it is the riveted version.

[scottydoint]

cool rodd. My really nice silver tuckaway case doesn't have them either. My other silver one and my gold one and my silver common bar norfolk have them.
I have another silver tuckaway on the way and the case looks like it doesn't have them.

You can see my nice silver tuckaway pictured higher in this thread (no rivets).

[rodd]

WOOT!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290270171912&ssPageName=ADME:B:BCA:US:1123 I will post after pictures when I get it and clean it up.

[D.irving79]

im really liking that case design. nice score.

[rodd]

WOOT!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290270171912&ssPageName=ADME:B:BCA:US:1123 I will post after pictures when I get it and clean it up.

After two weeks I asked for a status update.
Rod My apologies but It appears not to have been shipped. I am issuing a refund on this as I am not able to track it and will not be in the office for several days. Is this satisfactory? Please let me know and again I apologize for the inconvience.

I would so much rather have the razor than a refund. :(

[Queen of Blades]

I would so much rather have the razor than a refund. :(

Did you tell the seller that?

You suppose he's sold it elsewhere for more?

[rodd]

Did you tell the seller that?

You suppose he's sold it elsewhere for more?

I told him that, but he has not responded. I am really frustrated, because I looked for a long time for that razor.

I don't get it.

[Queen of Blades]

Ugghhh. Leave appropriate feedback I say.

[D.irving79]

id be pissed. thats a case you dont see very often i dont think.

[rodd]

He got back to me saying it will ship today.

I am glad that I am getting the razor, but am stuck on how to do feedback in a case like this. Certainly he will get one star for shipping speed, but other than that, I don't know what to do.

Dave, you are right about that case. I have been looking for one for a while. I have a place cleared on the Tuckaway shelf that was getting lonely.

[Queen of Blades]

:happy036

As for the feedback, that's a hard one. Not sure what I would say either.

[D.irving79]

well, you are getting the razor. in this case i leave a positive and feedback like "A+" or something, but go to town leaving no stars.

[rodd]

well, you are getting the razor. in this case i leave a positive and feedback like "A+" or something, but go to town leaving no stars.

How about positive feedback that says "C- is still a passing grade." :happy102 Honestly, I am just happy I am getting it.

[D.irving79]

or you could just leave a "MEH" since it is a word now.

[tjgriffin]

How about positive feedback that says "C- is still a passing grade." :happy102 Honestly, I am just happy I am getting it.

I like it!

I'm not good at leaving funny feedback. I'd say something like:

--shipping due to mixup. Came thru in the end. Good but slow commu. Rare item.

Might have to trim it to fit.