Open Comb Central - The Place With Real Teeth (No R41, Hybrid or Closed Combs)

Used an Old Style today but changed out the ball end handle for a fat handle from one of my Techs and it was a whole different beast; almost enjoyable. It's funny because I love the Techs with a ball end handle as much as those with the fat handle.

 

August 29, 2017
Gem Damaskeene Open Comb
Gem GTFE (4)
Ever Ready 100T with TGN Finest
CRSW Jeff’s Soap
Fine Fresh Vetiver

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SOTD 20170829



Yaqi model R1605-S.
Barbiere di Figaro "Distinto".
Vintage "Sunrise" razor.
Dorco Titan Stainless (5).
Arko Men Cool after shave cream.

The blade is still going strong ...

 

SOTD 20170830



Yaqi model R1605-S.
Fitjar "Fjellheim".
Vintage 7 O'Clock razor.
Dorco Titan Stainless (6).
Arko Men Cool after shave cream.

 

August 30, 2017
Gem Damaskeene Open Comb
Gem GTFE (5)
Ever Ready 100T with TGN Finest
CRSW Jeff’s Soap
Floid Blue

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For SEptember I'll be using this MMOC I found at the fleamarket two weeks ago...

 

SOTD 20170831



Yaqi model R1605-S.
Jabones by Luna "Fauno".
Vintage 7 O'Clock razor.
Dorco Titan Stainless (7).
Arko Men Cool after shave cream.

 

August 31, 2017
Gem Damaskeene Open Comb
Gem GTFE (6)
Ever Ready 100T with TGN Finest
CRSW Jeff’s Soap
Floid Blue

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September 1, 2017
Gem Damaskeene Open Comb
Gem GTFE (7)
Ever Ready 100T with TGN Finest
CRSW Jeff’s Soap
Myrsol F/Extra

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How about the 1906? One of the best ones I own.

 

My beauties
Gillette 77 wit Tech thin handle


Rotbart mond

No 15 Aristokrat

GILLETTE No44

 

Niiiiiice!

 

Saiver

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This two I jump off
Gillette #77 in green bakelite box
Gillette new deluxe

And group photo of RFB family

 

September 2, 2017
Gem Damaskeene Open Comb
Gem GTFE (8)
Ever Ready 100T with TGN Finest
CRSW Jeff’s Soap
Floid Blue

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Gillette Bostonian (Canada) Razor
Treet Carbon Black Beauty Blade
Ever-Ready #1 Boar Brush (restored)
WSP Fougere Noir Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Musk After Shave

 

To kickoff SEptember I used my new GEM MMOC loaded with a PAL blade. My introduction to the SE world was a GEM Featherweight. To be honest, I was underwhelmed. I tried all the blades and not one of 'em jumped out at me. When I saw the MMOC at the fleamarket I was like, "Okay that's nice, but...". I picked it up and was immediately impressed. It felt like a razor. So I pulled the trigger and bought it.
This morning after lathering up some Regiment Shaving's "High Speed" I got after it.
The first pass was WTG. I kept the head almost flat against my face and the two day growth practically disappeared. The next two passes were pretty anticlimactic. I was careful to not get overconfident and push. I was rewarded with a BBS shave. Overall I'm glad I bought it. Now I'm gonna have to find the blade for it. The test for any blade is how it removes the weekday stubble.
It's on Gents!

 

SEptember 2017 - day 5.



ATT SE2.
Kai Captain Titan Mild (2).

J&T® bamboo / Tuxedo.
Scheermonnik "Delftse Donderslag".
Hawkins & Brimble ASB.

This razor is a bit aggressive - wish there was a milder blade for it ...

 

Today's shave....

 

I know SEptember has barely started, but I am soooo looking forward to OCtober. I haven't shaved with my 1932-40 NEW SC in such a long time, I'm gonna spend the whole month with it...

It was my first fleamarket find and vintage Gillette.
Is it OCtober yet?