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

Gillette, Clix, Bookworm Franken Razor
Israeli Personna SS Blade
Frank Shaving Badger Brush
Tabac Shave Soap
Dicinson's Witch Hazel
Tabac Aftar Shave
Tadac Eau De Cologne

 

SOTD 20180221.



J&T® model "Minimalistic" pear / Tuxedo.
Weleda shaving cream.
Souplex / custom handle.
Crown Platinum Class (3).
Hawkins & Brimble ASB.

 

Maggard Old Type/DeFitch Handle Razor
Bic Chrome Platinum Blade
Frank Shaving 26mm Synthetic/Flashlight Handle Brush
Dirty Deeds Green Tweed Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva After Shave

 

SOTD 20180223.



J&T® model "Minimalistic" pear / Tuxedo.
Barbiere di Figaro "Distinto".
Vintage Gillette NEW (LC, made in Canada) / Windrose handle.
Crown Platinum Class (4).
Butterfly Florida Water.

 

SOTD 20180224.



J&T® model "Minimalistic" pear / Tuxedo.
Razor Master "Ari".
Vintage Gillette NEW (LC, made in Canada) / Windrose handle.
Crown Platinum Class (5).
Rebul Lavanda EdC.

 

February 24, 2018
Rocnel SE-G
Gem PTFE
Chubby 2 Synthetic
Mystic Water Vetiver & Oakmoss
Fine Fresh Vetiver


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SOTD 20180225.



J&T® model "Minimalistic" pear / Tuxedo.
Castle Forbes Lavender.
Vintage Gillette NEW (LC, made in Canada) / Windrose handle.
Crown Platinum Class (6).
Rebul Lavanda EdC.

 

February 25, 2018
Rocnel SE-G
Gem PTFE
Elite Ironwood “Tres Amigos” with Envy White
Nuàvia Rossa


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So I asked a question on the 11th in the welcome center that nobody has answered yet. What is the difference between an open comb and closed comb razor besides the teeth? Is one more aggressive, and is an open comb razor a good idea for someone with sensitive skin? Any help would be appreciated and please feel free to answer on "hello TSD" in the welcome center so that I don't mess up your fine thread. Thank you

 

All else being equal an open comb provides less protection than a safety bar but all else is never equal, thus the answer is no, one can't say that you should shave with a safety bar Ikon Tech instead of PAA double open comb, as their respective aggressive and mild tendencies have very little to do with closed comb/open comb, and everything to do with exposure and gap. There's no reason someone with sensitive skin couldn't enjoy an open comb razor, they come in all flavors.

Pre 1939 Gillette open comb razors tend to be more aggressive than close comb post war razors but the comb/bar isn't the critical factor in what makes an Old Type feel trickier than a Slim Twist it's exposure.

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SOTD 20180226.



Semogue 1250.
TOBS Lavender (sample).
Vintage Gillette NEW (LC, made in Canada) / Windrose handle.
Crown Platinum Class (7).
Rebul Lavanda EdC.

 

February 26, 2018

Wolfman WR1-OC with Darwin Titanium
Gillette Silver Blue
Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic
Kramperts Finest Frostbite
Barrister and Mann Arctique
Pino Silvestri

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February 26, 2018
Rocnel SE-G
Gem PTFE
Elite Ironwood “Tres Amigos” with Envy White
C.O. Bigelow
Fine Platinum

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SOTD February 26th


Gillette New SC
Gillette Silver Blue (4)
30DCLE (26mm, Frigate class)
Stirling Baker Street
Baxter of California ASB

 

SOTD 20180227.



Semogue 1470.
Ach Brito Lavanda.
Vintage Gillette NEW (LC, made in Canada) / Windrose handle.
Crown Platinum Class (8).
Rebul Lavanda EdC.

 

February 27, 2018
Rocnel SE-G
Gem PTFE
Elite Ironwood “Tres Amigos” with Envy White
Jeeves Bay Rum
Krampert’s Bay Rum Aftershave


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February 28, 2018
Rocnel SE-G
Gem PTFE
Elite Ironwood “Tres Amigos” with Envy White
Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge

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Simple and classic, nice.

Herm

 

Thank you, Herm!

 

SOTD February 28th


Gillette New SC
GSB(5)
B&M Eventide
Yaqi Mysterious Space (24mm silvertip, Frigate class)