OCtober 2015 - Discuss OC Safety razors

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Jayaruh, Sep 30, 2015.

  1. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    the last variation of open comb, for the sake of this month's focus
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    Gillette New short comb with a ball end handle.
    that completes my collection of open comb razors. thanks for looking and leading me to this focus.
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    tomorrow I think I'll use......
     
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  2. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    October 31, 2015
    SOTD - World Series - Game 4

    Morning shave
    Hot Shower
    Soap: Barrister & Mann Diamond Shave Soap
    Brush: Omega Pro 48 Boar
    Razor: Gillette Goodwill
    Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3)
    TSD Witch Hazel
    Aftershave: Old Spice 1967

    My third and final shave with this setup brought the same great results as the first two - and brought my OC October to a close. Very good to great shaves with Gillette New LC, Schick Type C1, Standard Safety Razor and Gillette Goodwill. If I could only keep one it would be the New LC - my new favorite razor since starting this journey in May.

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    World Series Game 4

    With the Mets win last night we’re assured of baseball through the weekend…and hopefully beyond!

    Weird coincidence of the Series:
    The pattern of results between the first three games of this Series and the last World Series won by the Mets in 1986:

    ----------------1986---------------2015
    Game 1-----Lost by 1 run-----Lost by 1 run
    Game 2-----Lost by 6 runs---Lost by 6 runs
    Game 3-----Won by 6 runs---Won by 6 runs
    Game 4-----Won by 4 runs------Tonight ?

    Play Ball!
    RT
     
  3. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    OCtober 31 SOTD:

    Homemade PS Oil
    Stirling Synthetic Brush
    TOBS Eton College SC
    Gillette New LC
    Stirling Unscented PSB
    Canoe AS
     
  4. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

    You found some Canoe, didn't you? Walgreen's?
     
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  5. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

    All of them!!!:rofl:
     
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  6. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

    RT. You are the consummate fan. Because of your enthusiasm you may even have me pulling for the Mets, even though I don't have a dog in the hunt.
     
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  7. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    I did in fact find it a walgreens. I was looking in the AS section, but it was in the cologne section. I got the gift set, and for the first time in a very long time, I actually wore some edt today. Canoe is a great scent.
     
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  8. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Finished celebrating OCtober with my first shave with my new 1937 Sheraton. This rhodium plated beauty was a joy to use and my first shave was a BBS.
    [​IMG]
     
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  9. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    OCtober Wrap-up

    Gillette New LC
    Feather blade (3)
    Semogue 830
    Trumper's Coconut
    Two passes
    Thayer's Lavender witch hazel and unrefined shea butter


    I completed my OCtober focus today. It primarily consisted of getting to know my Gillette New LC. It has become my favorite razor, providing consistently great two-pass shaves. I attribute an occasional nick or weeper to operator error. The Gun-Kote makes it super easy to clean. I didn't notice any additional glide as a result of the coating on the top cap.

    I used two different brushes (Kent BK4 and Semogue 830) and three soaps/creams (Arko, TSD lanolin unscented, and Trumper's Coconut). Any combination of brush and either soap or cream yielded a good lather. I noticed a significant improvement in my lather using really soft water while on a trip to Florida during the month. I can't really pick a favorite combo here. Each brush, soap, or cream has different attributes, and I plan to keep them all in my rotation.

    I used a variety of aftershaves, including Trumper's Coral Skin Food, Alt Innsbruck, Captain's Choice Bay Rum, Fine L’Orange Noir, and Fine Platinum. This adds some variety to the daily routine without losing the benefits of a monthly focus.

    Have a great weekend!
     
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  10. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

    Thank you all for participating in OCtober. I had a great time going through all the posts, enjoyed eyeballing some nice shavers and brushes, learned a little more about my own equipment. But my favorite and most memorable experiences were getting to know all of you a little more and enjoyed your company. Thanks for the memories.
    Don
     
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  11. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

    Thank you for setting this up Sir...I enjoyed it too...:)
    Billy..:chores016:
     
  12. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

    Supporting Vendor
    It was fun, Don. Let's do it again next year.
     
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  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Had a great time this month. Looking forward to next year.
     
  14. Jim99

    Jim99 Gold Water Shaver

    It was definitely fun using my OC and reading all of the posts from everyone. I'll be sure to add another OC or two to my den by next year.
     
  15. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Really enjoyed the discussions, the pics, the advice, the shenanigans...it was all fun!
     
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