Lather Catcher Razor and Soaps

[Miles853]

Couple of items for sale

Ever Ready Lather Catcher in amazing condition for its age (Circa 1907)
Good strong clip on head and blade clips at bottom both present and intact
Fully functionable
You don't see these often in such good condition. Pains me to sell it but it just isn't getting used in the den
£34 posted **SOLD**

SFWS Riptide soap
South Florida Wet Shavers Soap
Hard to come by in the UK
Only used twice
£13 posted
**Or trade for a New-ish tub of Stirling Ozark Mountain if you have one going unloved in your den**
**SOLD**

Soap Commander Courage
Shaving soap and Balm Set
Both virtually full
£22 posted. **SOLD**

Happy to combine postage if more than one item purchased

 

[Miles853]

Soap Commander soap and balm set sold. Razor and SFWS soap still for sale

 

[Corto]

Is it possible to use current GEM blades with this LC?

 

[Fergiebilly]

Is it possible to use current GEM blades with this LC?

Yes You Can..No Problem..They Need One Complete Spine Removed from a GEM Blade as a Shim..The Shim Slides Behind the Spine of the Blade in the Razor..

Billy

 

[Miles853]

Is it possible to use current GEM blades with this LC?

Yes it is - was originally made for wedge blades but current gems also do the job

 

[Fergiebilly]

Yes it is - was originally made for wedge blades but current gems also do the job

These were Not Made for Wedges or Hollow Grinds..They were Designed for Stropping Blades the Same as the 1912, 1924, & 1914 Etc..These Blades have a Thicker Spine hence the Shim..I Have One of these Lather Catchers..

Billy

 

[Miles853]

Yes You Can..No Problem..They Need One Complete Spine Removed from a GEM Blade as a Shim..The Shim Slides Behind the Spine of the Blade in the Razor..

These were Not Made for Wedges or Hollow Grinds..They were Designed for Stropping Blades the Same as the 1912, 1924, & 1914 Etc..These Blades have a Thicker Spine hence the Shim..I Have One of these Lather Catchers..

Billy

Cheers Billy I stand corrected.
Billy's yer man if you need advice on these type of vintage razors. Wealth of knowledge and picked up a few tips from him over the years.

 

[Corto]

Thank you @Fergiebilly and @Miles853 for your help! Pm sent miles.

 

[Fergiebilly]

Thank you @Fergiebilly and @Miles853 for your help! Pm sent miles.

 

[Miles853]

Thank you @Fergiebilly and @Miles853 for your help! Pm sent miles.

Sent you a reply Daniel

 

[Miles853]

Lather Catcher sold
Just the SFWS soap remaining for sale

 

[Miles853]

SFWS Soap reduced to £13 posted

 

[Miles853]

Would also trade for a new-ish tub of Stirling Ozark Mountain if you have one going unloved in your den

 

[StephenShave]

Ever Ready Lather Catcher in amazing condition for its age (Circa 1907)
Good strong clip on head and blade clips at bottom both present and intact
Fully functionable
You don't see these often in such good condition. Pains me to sell it but it just isn't getting used in the den
£34 posted **SOLD**

Dam, dam, dam, dam, I've been after one of these for an age, and miss it every single time one appears - sure wish you could submit an email alert on this forum!!