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My own view is that left-wing positions largely come about from resentment, I agree with Nietzsche, a resentment about the surrounding social order. They have privileges, I don't. Or, I have them and I can't live up to them. Roger Scruton
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Originally Posted By MoonDancer: Gillette Toggle Adjustable? Janus New Toggle Prototype. Only 5 were made. I had to pester and cajole the designer for years to sell me one. The limited production model (55 were made) were way too aggressive after some last minute design changes. The prototypes were perfect imo. Unfortunately the designer dropped the project after the bad reviews of the LE model. It's a shame since he had a great design to begin with but made changes based on faulty advice from testers. He was not a wet shaving enthusiast but was determined to revive the Gillette Toggle design since it was so iconic. He is an engineer with a full time job but worked tirelessly with machine shops to have the prototypes built to his demanding specs. The one I bought is steel with platinum PVD. Here is the LE next to the prototype, the size and weight are very different, not to mention the comfort level of the shave. Sublime vs. potato peeler.  |
My own view is that left-wing positions largely come about from resentment, I agree with Nietzsche, a resentment about the surrounding social order. They have privileges, I don't. Or, I have them and I can't live up to them. Roger Scruton
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Originally Posted By MoonDancer: Interesting. I did a Google search and found a couple threads on B&B (which I see you are also on). $629 for a LE? Mine didn't cost that much in the initial offering as I recall. Is that from a sale listing? Fyi I sold a returned one for the maker on eBay and the bidding reached $1,500. A collector from Russia bought it. I suppose since there are only 55 and some folks like aggressive razors to boot it doesn't seem unreasonable to get a rare one for 6 bills. I suppose they are worth what someone is willing to pay. |
My own view is that left-wing positions largely come about from resentment, I agree with Nietzsche, a resentment about the surrounding social order. They have privileges, I don't. Or, I have them and I can't live up to them. Roger Scruton
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Originally Posted By DDiggler: I don't have a pic right now, but my best score was a Gillette President that I got from a guy at a flea market. In the original hardshell clam case AND the cardboard box. $15. I use it regularly. Damn that was a great find! I've collected a bunch of razors and only a few came with the outside box. I rarely find anything good like that in the wild. When you get a chance take some pics and post them. |
My own view is that left-wing positions largely come about from resentment, I agree with Nietzsche, a resentment about the surrounding social order. They have privileges, I don't. Or, I have them and I can't live up to them. Roger Scruton