OCtober 2016 - Discuss Open Comb Razors

October 24, 2016
iKon B1 OC with Hempel Ti
Feather (1)
Doug Korn DK7 with Druida Manchurian
Route 66 Twisted Tweed
Witch Hazel
Floid Blue

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Changed things up a bit this morning and went with the iKon B1 OC. After whipping up rich slick later with the Route 66 Twisted Tweed, I proceeded with a traditional 3 pass shave paying attention to my trouble spots as I went. After minimal touch ups, I ended with a near BBS. It was just not worth chasing that one spot on my lower right neck. Finished off with a splash of Floid Blue. A great start to the work week. I hope everyone has a great Monday.

 

Menthol Monday, OCtober 24, 2016

PAV Brushworks with Envy White
Krampert's Finest Frostbite
Timeless OC with UFO TiTAN Fine
Personna 74 #21
Mentholated Witch Hazel
Krampert's Finest Frostbite Aftershave


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Great shot.

 

Thanks amigo!

 

Crystal clean and clean photograph of excellent tools in a perfect setting Clint.

 

Thank you Doug. Your settings for the photos have been stunning. I am just trying to keep up.

 

I think you do much more than keeping up. I like your photos. You have your own style. Of course a beautiful brush helps, and you have many beautiful brushes.

 

Thank you Doug. You have a lot of very nice brushes as well. I am excited about the Tres Amigos Part Dos brush on the way.

 

Razor: Timeless Stainless Steel Open Comb w/Timeless Pineapple Handle
Blade: Gillette Platinum (4)
Brush: Shavemac Zebra, Honeycomb 2 Band
Soap: Route 66 Rum Runner
Aftershave: Folsom Shady Past
Each shave with this razor gets better each and every time. One thing I like about the Timeless OC is how the blade snaps into place when you load the blade on the inside of the head. One gentle push in the middle of the blade and it securely snaps into place. Even if you don't do that you will hear it snap into place when you tighten down the handle. Great feature IMO.
A 3 pass with the slightest clean up to finish and a very, very, very near BBS. The Gillette Platinum is working fine along with the Route 66 Rum Runner soap. It is very easy to lather as it is slick. The Shavemac 2 band is a great brush.

 

You nailed it with this photo amigo!

 

Another great photo Doug. I love the outdoor woodland settings. You do live in a beautiful area.

 

Thank you Mark.

 

Lovely Autumn photo amigo!

 

Thanks very much amigo.

 

Tuesday I'm going to get out my Great Uncle's (passed away in the 1930's) Old Type (1920's). I only use it every once in a while since it has a small, but stable crack in the handle. The Lemogue mug, which I will not use because it is so delicate, was my great-grandfather's (passed away in the 1920's).


HERM

 

The mug and razor are beautiful Herm. It is very nice that you are able to enjoy such pieces of family history.

 

October 25, 2016
iKon B1 OC with Hempel Ti
Feather (2)
Rudy Vey Rover with TGN Finest
Reef Point Dragon’s Blood
Witch Hazel

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I am really enjoying using the iKon B1 Open Comb razor. The shaves have been smooth and I find the razor efficient. Three passes and minimal clean up ended in a near BBS. Overall I would give the shave a solid "A". I hope everyone has a fantastic Tuesday.

 

Great setup and photograph Herm.

 

Excellent setup Clint.

 

Thank you Doug. Off to fight the morning commute.