OCtober 2016 - Discuss Open Comb Razors

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by clint64, Sep 24, 2016.

  1. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great photo and great start to the month.
     
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  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Fantastic collection. I am in awe.
     
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  3. Redfisher

    Redfisher Doesn't celebrate National Donut Day

    :happy088:
     
  4. Redfisher

    Redfisher Doesn't celebrate National Donut Day

    This is my line up for OCtober,

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    British Aristocrat, New Standard, 30's old type, Schick C1, Valet VC1, and the Timeless OC. Here's the boys in the dugout ready to get to bat.

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    It's gonna be HUGE!
     
  5. spidey9

    spidey9 Well-Known Member

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    OCTober 1 shave

    1887 Kampfe Bros. Star Lather Catcher
    Kampfe Bros wedge blade
    Whipped Dog 24mm synthetic brush
    Chiseled Face Groomatorium Ghost Town Barber soap & aftershave

    I kicked off OCtober with the oldest razor in my collection, the 1887 Star LC. At 139 years it's still a great razor.

    These razors are quite aggressive and a light touch coupled with a really shallow angle is required.

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    The setscrews allow the user to compensate for blade wear. The blades are designed to be honed and stropped just like a straight razor, and they get narrower with repeated honing. However, the setscrews have the added benefit of essentially making the razor adjustable. There are no blade stops, so the edge may be positioned wherever desired - the closer to the end of the comb, the more aggressive.

    I have the blade set well back and it is still pretty aggressive.

    I touched up the blade on a CrOx pasted strop before stropping in the usual manner, and was rewarded with a near BBS shave with no irritation or weepers.

    --Bob
     
  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Very cool collection. The OC Aristocrat is the coolest looking TTO razor.
     
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  7. Redfisher

    Redfisher Doesn't celebrate National Donut Day

    Thanks Clint! Not only is it a nice looking razor but it is a majorly fantastic shaver. It's one of the razors that I will never get tired of. :happy088:
     
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Oh don't say that. Just as I thought I had RAD under control. :happy102:
     
  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    October 2, 2016
    Wolfman WR-01 OC with Triad SS
    Feather (2)
    Rubberset 400 #3 with WSP HMW
    Nuavia Blu
    Witch Hazel

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    A very close, smooth and relaxing shave this morning. The Nuavia Blu is very easy to lather with a complex scent that lingers long after the shave. Three passes with minimal touch ups ended in a near BBS shave. Off to visit my Mom for the day. I hope everyone has a great Sunday.
     
  10. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

    Supporting Vendor
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    Dove Men Face Wash
    L'OCCITANE Cade
    Jayaruh #104
    Gillette NEW SC, one of my favorites, a great looker and an awesome shaver
    Gillette Rubie Platinum Plus
    CWR, Asma Alum Block
    T.N. Dickinson's WH
    Pinaud Vegetal
     
  11. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Sunday, October 2, 2016

    Bob Quinn Elite Razor TGN Premium Silvertip
    Nuavia Rossa
    Gillette Aristocrat
    Polsilver SI #2
    Barrister and Mann Reserve Cool


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  12. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    Marvelous
     
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  13. '65 G-Slim

    '65 G-Slim Well-Known Member

    I was gonna skip shaving last night so I could try out my new Old Type on two days' growth (I've light whiskers for the most part), but getting that Eversharp yesterday...the temptation was too great. I'll try it tonight with a Voskhod on its second shave.

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  14. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    Spidey's post above reminded me that I have a second OC razor to use this month. Can't believe I forgot about my treasured Bunny......:)
    OCtober 2 SOTD
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    Bunny OC razor
    Restored Simms brush
    Mikes Bay Rum shaving soap
    Homemade Bay Rum AS
    Stingray Bay Bay Rum fragrance
     
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  15. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    Today I used the FaTip Grande.
    It is a mean little razor that always gives a super close shave. But it needs a light touch and lots if concentration.
    If guys love aggressive, this ones up there. 20161002_101334_resized.jpg
     
  16. Redfisher

    Redfisher Doesn't celebrate National Donut Day

    I started OCtober with my 30's old type. I've had this razor for several years but haven't used it much. Anyway with a Polsilver blade and a light touch it left me BBS after two passes.

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  17. Billy Goatee

    Billy Goatee Well-Known Member

    1921 Bostonian
    Brush by James Ortega
    Voskhod blades
    Jeeves of Hudson Street Cherry Blossom by Bryon Postlethwait
    Avon Ă–land (1976) for the finish. FB_IMG_1475435694970.jpg
     
  18. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Nice Single Ring.

    HERM
     
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  19. spidey9

    spidey9 Well-Known Member

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    Shave for OCtober 2, 2016

    1901 Kampfe Bros. Star Lather Catcher
    Kampfe Bros. wedge blade (freshly honed)
    Whipped Dog 24mm synthetic brush
    Stirling Electric Sheep soap
    Pinaud Clubman aftershave

    For my second OCtober shave I moved up to the 1901 Star. This is very similar to the much more common 1902 model except that it has adjustable blade side guides and of course different patent markings. This particular one is in excellent condition and the litho tin is in really outstanding condition - the ravages of time are usually not kind to the paint job.

    Using a blade I honed last night I enjoyed an exceptionally smooth and comfortable shave. This model is less aggressive than the 1887 that was yesterday's shave.

    --Bob
     
  20. Redfisher

    Redfisher Doesn't celebrate National Donut Day

    I love that razor man :happy088:
     
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