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Is it OK for normal people to just post here?
Just barge in, like we own the place?

Here’s is an interesting looking piece of equipment.
I’m not nearly into vintage as you are DiKY, but it’s cool.
Don’t know anything about it…
No, I’m not going to pay $215 for an old razor.

Eclipse Red Ring

Our bouncer Lurch informed me a stranger was among us Good to see you Pete and yes my Journal is open to ANYONE at ANYTIME. Never used the Red Ring but it is described as an Aggressive and efficient razor by many that have. To rich for my blood too but they are cool looking razors. I like the one with the scribing on the top cap.

Whoa!  The scribing on the cap is very cool indeed.

Williams Wednesday !!
Wednesday May 19,2021
Razor: Shake Sharp MK-1
Blade: 2 Gillette Platinum Doublestacked (1)
Brush: Williams/Synthetic (reknot)
Soap: Vintage Williams
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Vintage Williams Aqua Velva
Fragrance: John Varvatos Dark Rebel
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 924

Well what can be said about a Vintage Williams shave ? Just an amazing shave all around. The reknot on the original boar that lost too much hair went well. The synthetic has more spring than I like but works fine and makes the brush usable for now. When time is more available it may get another boar put into it to have it more authentic but it works for now. The star of the show was my new to me MK-1 that is as I was told more aggressive than the original and I can see why it's preferred by head shavers that have had both. I got a great shave and am glad to have this baby in the den now. I'm not a head shaver and would probably say my preference would be the GE Jones model V2 Shake Sharp. Still they both give amazingly close and comfortable shaves and look forward to owning and using both. Topped with some Dark Rebel and ready for coffee now and some Homemade Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing..........

Jason on TSD asked about the differences and while no professional on the subject I can show pictures and describe the differences I note. The MK-1 has obviously the Bakelite handle and is taller and fatter in the head and handle. The exposed blade is more pronounced in the original as well and therefore makes it a little more aggressive/efficient. Both do very well with 2 modern de blades stacked to get a thicker blade as they were when these models were designed. The top cap is connected to the head and slides open and closed on V2 while the original is a separate top cap that when aligned slides to attach and locks in place. Obviously the shake sharp feature is not needed with today's blades and I haven't even tried to use it. Not sure it would if you tried anyway. I think that covers the details and if I think of anything else I will add it here. Feel free to chime in with things you know about it or questions and I'll answer if I can. Have a GREAT day Everyone !!

Williams Wednesday !!
Wednesday May 19,2021
Razor: Shake Sharp MK-1
Blade: 2 Gillette Platinum Doublestacked (1)
Brush: Williams/Synthetic (reknot)
Soap: Vintage Williams
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Vintage Williams Aqua Velva
Fragrance: John Varvatos Dark Rebel
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 924

Well what can be said about a Vintage Williams shave ? Just an amazing shave all around. The reknot on the original boar that lost too much hair went well. The synthetic has more spring than I like but works fine and makes the brush usable for now. When time is more available it may get another boar put into it to have it more authentic but it works for now. The star of the show was my new to me MK-1 that is as I was told more aggressive than the original and I can see why it's preferred by head shavers that have had both. I got a great shave and am glad to have this baby in the den now. I'm not a head shaver and would probably say my preference would be the GE Jones model V2 Shake Sharp. Still they both give amazingly close and comfortable shaves and look forward to owning and using both. Topped with some Dark Rebel and ready for coffee now and some Homemade Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing..........

Jason on TSD asked about the differences and while no professional on the subject I can show pictures and describe the differences I note. The MK-1 has obviously the Bakelite handle and is taller and fatter in the head and handle. The exposed blade is more pronounced in the original as well and therefore makes it a little more aggressive/efficient. Both do very well with 2 modern de blades stacked to get a thicker blade as they were when these models were designed. The top cap is connected to the head and slides open and closed on V2 while the original is a separate top cap that when aligned slides to attach and locks in place. Obviously the shake sharp feature is not needed with today's blades and I haven't even tried to use it. Not sure it would if you tried anyway. I think that covers the details and if I think of anything else I will add it here. Feel free to chime in with things you know about it or questions and I'll answer if I can. Have a GREAT day Everyone !!

I haven't done measurements but in addition to having greater exposure, it appears to me the Mk1 bends the blade differently -- more radically-- than the Mk2. it may explain why the Mk1 feels more rigid to me despite the larger cap span and exposure. The posts on the Mk1 plate I believe are slightly taller which has always made fitment of two blades easier for me. And for me the use of twin blades is more than simply thickness as I don't perceive equal results using a shim.



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Williams Wednesday !!
Wednesday May 19,2021
Razor: Shake Sharp MK-1
Blade: 2 Gillette Platinum Doublestacked (1)
Brush: Williams/Synthetic (reknot)
Soap: Vintage Williams
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Vintage Williams Aqua Velva
Fragrance: John Varvatos Dark Rebel
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 924

Well what can be said about a Vintage Williams shave ? Just an amazing shave all around. The reknot on the original boar that lost too much hair went well. The synthetic has more spring than I like but works fine and makes the brush usable for now. When time is more available it may get another boar put into it to have it more authentic but it works for now. The star of the show was my new to me MK-1 that is as I was told more aggressive than the original and I can see why it's preferred by head shavers that have had both. I got a great shave and am glad to have this baby in the den now. I'm not a head shaver and would probably say my preference would be the GE Jones model V2 Shake Sharp. Still they both give amazingly close and comfortable shaves and look forward to owning and using both. Topped with some Dark Rebel and ready for coffee now and some Homemade Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing..........

Jason on TSD asked about the differences and while no professional on the subject I can show pictures and describe the differences I note. The MK-1 has obviously the Bakelite handle and is taller and fatter in the head and handle. The exposed blade is more pronounced in the original as well and therefore makes it a little more aggressive/efficient. Both do very well with 2 modern de blades stacked to get a thicker blade as they were when these models were designed. The top cap is connected to the head and slides open and closed on V2 while the original is a separate top cap that when aligned slides to attach and locks in place. Obviously the shake sharp feature is not needed with today's blades and I haven't even tried to use it. Not sure it would if you tried anyway. I think that covers the details and if I think of anything else I will add it here. Feel free to chime in with things you know about it or questions and I'll answer if I can. Have a GREAT day Everyone !!

I haven't done measurements but in addition to having greater exposure, it appears to me the Mk1 bends the blade differently -- more radically-- than the Mk2. it may explain why the Mk1 feels more rigid to me despite the larger cap span and  exposure. The posts on the Mk1 plate I believe are slightly taller which has always made fitment of two blades easier for me. And for me the use of twin blades is more than simply thickness as I don't perceive equal results using a shim.



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Nice side by side pic Jeff. It clearly shows the pinch point on the blade better. To me the V2 feels more rigid and your pic clearly shows the pinch above and below the blade more in line rather than staggered. Either way they are both great shavers.

Nice write up Dave!

Williams Wednesday !!
Wednesday May 19,2021
Razor: Shake Sharp MK-1
Blade: 2 Gillette Platinum Doublestacked (1)
Brush: Williams/Synthetic (reknot)
Soap: Vintage Williams
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Vintage Williams Aqua Velva
Fragrance: John Varvatos Dark Rebel
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 924

Well what can be said about a Vintage Williams shave ? Just an amazing shave all around. The reknot on the original boar that lost too much hair went well. The synthetic has more spring than I like but works fine and makes the brush usable for now. When time is more available it may get another boar put into it to have it more authentic but it works for now. The star of the show was my new to me MK-1 that is as I was told more aggressive than the original and I can see why it's preferred by head shavers that have had both. I got a great shave and am glad to have this baby in the den now. I'm not a head shaver and would probably say my preference would be the GE Jones model V2 Shake Sharp. Still they both give amazingly close and comfortable shaves and look forward to owning and using both. Topped with some Dark Rebel and ready for coffee now and some Homemade Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing..........

Jason on TSD asked about the differences and while no professional on the subject I can show pictures and describe the differences I note. The MK-1 has obviously the Bakelite handle and is taller and fatter in the head and handle. The exposed blade is more pronounced in the original as well and therefore makes it a little more aggressive/efficient. Both do very well with 2 modern de blades stacked to get a thicker blade as they were when these models were designed. The top cap is connected to the head and slides open and closed on V2 while the original is a separate top cap that when aligned slides to attach and locks in place. Obviously the shake sharp feature is not needed with today's blades and I haven't even tried to use it. Not sure it would if you tried anyway. I think that covers the details and if I think of anything else I will add it here. Feel free to chime in with things you know about it or questions and I'll answer if I can. Have a GREAT day Everyone !!

I haven't done measurements but in addition to having greater exposure, it appears to me the Mk1 bends the blade differently -- more radically-- than the Mk2. it may explain why the Mk1 feels more rigid to me despite the larger cap span and  exposure. The posts on the Mk1 plate I believe are slightly taller which has always made fitment of two blades easier for me. And for me the use of twin blades is more than simply thickness as I don't perceive equal results using a shim.



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Nice side by side pic Jeff. It clearly shows the pinch point on the blade better. To me the V2 feels more rigid and your pic clearly shows the pinch above and below the blade more in line rather than staggered. Either way they are both great shavers.

Indeed, and user preference will vary. I can't tell whether the distance between the hone support and blade edge is different on the two heads but that's another factor in both rigidity and smoothness.

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Congrats on the new acquisition Dave!

And I’m jealous of your breakfast! 

Congrats on the new acquisition Dave!

And I’m jealous of your breakfast! 

Thanks Chris,most gone from dinner last night with company on the porch but a few slices left for me.....

Every time you post up pictures of the home baked goods you have around the hacienda Dave.  
Makes me think, “he may have wanted to hang on to the 3XL shirt”