Razors often feature markings such as "Solingen," a city in Germany famous for high-quality blade manufacturing. As with many vintage razors, their value often lies in their craftsmanship and historical significance. Traditional straight razors need regular maintenance, including stropping before each use and occasional honing to keep the edge sharp. Shaving with a cut-throat razor requires practice and a specific technique to achieve a close shave without irritation. A vintage Magnetic Platypus Cut Throat Shaving Razor with a cream plastic handle which has four tiny holes on each side of it. On the blade is engraved Magnetic Platypus with an outline of a platypus and Extra Ground. It also has engraved an outline of a platypus symbol and Made in Germany on the end of the blade near the cream coloured handle.The blade folds back into the handle to protect it. On the back of the blade is engraved Wald-Solingen. There is no storage case. On the front of the blade is engraved 'Magnetic Platypus' with an outline of a 'platypus, Extra Ground.' On the back of the blade, 'Wald-Solingen Germany' is engraved. cut throat razors, shaving equipment, shavers, barbers

Community meeting held at the Eltham Senior Citizen's Centre to discuss Nillumbik Shire Council's advertised proposal to sell the former Shire Office site at 895 Main Road and the Eltham War Memorial complex of buildings at 903-907 Main Road; 13 October 2018Born digital image895 main road, 903-907 main road, community meeting, eltham pre-school, eltham shire office, eltham war memorial, eltham war memorial hall, infant welfare centre, nillumbik shire council, senior citizen's centre

Photograph of a group of firemen posing for newspaper article holding various fire brigade equipment that was published in the Border Morning Mail Monday 15th April 1940. Sepia rectangular newspaper reproduction printed on matte photographic paperObverse: One of the many bush fire brigade units who protect the north-east of Victoria, who paraded at Beechworth on Saturday. The group includes: Messrs. E. Jessup, F.Paton, G. Witherow, J. Carney, M. Sonneman, K. Allen, G. Wald, W. Rae, W. Lee, D. Hume, J. Morrison J. Neary, A.D. Neary, J. Witherow, A.J Goonan, R. Hupwood and W. Shannon. Reverse: 7625.1emergency services, beechworth, burke museum, newspaper article, photograph, fire brigade, fire, firemen

This book gives a valuable insight into Australia's military involvement in South East Asia and Papua New Guinea as experieced by infantry officer, Pat Beale. australia. army -- officers -- .biography., pat beale, maj (temp) patrick wald beale, 42042, royal australian infantry corps, companion of the distinguished service order, australian army training team vietnam (aattv)

This book gives a valuable insight into Australia's military involvement in South East Asia and Papua New Guinea as experienced by infantry officer, Pat Beale.australia. army -- officers -- .biography., pat beale, maj (temp) patrick wald beale, 42042, royal australian infantry corps, companion of the distinguished service order, australian army training team vietnam (aattv)

This book gives a valuable insight into Australia's military involvement in South East Asia and Papua New Guinea as experienced by infantry officer, Pat Beale. australia. army -- officers -- .biography., pat beale, maj (temp) patrick wald beale, 42042, royal australian infantry corps, companion of the distinguished service order, australian army training team vietnam (aattv)