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

March 11, 2018
Rocnel SE-G
Gem PTFE
Wild West Brushworks with 30mm Tuxedo
Nuàvia Rossa

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Pre: Warm water face wash
Brush: Omega 49 Boar
Cream: Body Shop Maca Root
Razor: Leresche 34
Blade: Treet Durasharp
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, 4711 AS

Even though it's incredibly light at no time are you tempted to apply pressure with this great little razor.
It also made me contemplate the modern concept that for a razor to be durable it must be made from steel, titanium or a remnant from a spaceship crash in area 51.
An aluminium razor from the 1950s seems to pooh-pooh this sales pitch.
Anyway I digress, this was a very enjoyable shave which left me as smooth as the flight path of Alan Shepard's golf ball.
Enjoy your Sunday's.

 

March 12, 2018
Wolfman Ti OC (0.74mm) with Hempel Ti
Feather
C.O. Bigelow
Fine Platinum

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March 13, 2018
Wolfman Ti OC (0.74mm) with Hempel Ti
Feather
Wild West Brushworks with 30mm Tuxedo
MdC Fougere
Myrsol Agua Balsamica

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SOTD
Gillette New (uncommon bar handle Deluxe) w/ Astra SP blade
Ever-Ready #750 brush w/21mm Golden Nib premium silver tip badger knot
Barrister and Mann Seville shave soap
Nivea Cooling after shave balm for sensitive skin

 

SOTD 20180314.



Cadman / finest.
TOBS Lavender.
Blackland "Blackbird" OC with long (101 mm) handle.
Hema blade (1).
Ach Brito Lavanda EdC.

 

March 14, 2018
Wolfman Ti OC (0.74mm) with Hempel Ti
Feather
Wild West Brushworks with 30mm Tuxedo
Jeeves Bay Rum
Krampert’s Bay Rum

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SOTD March 14th


RazoRock SLOC
Rapira Super Stainless
Italian Barber Amici
Yaqi B&W (30mm, Cruiser Class)

 

Pre: Warm water face wash
Brush: Vie-Long 13052 Horse
Soap: Vitos Red
Razor: Merkur 41c
Blade: Gillette Nacet
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Floid Black AS

I haven't given the 41c much use recently, and I'm at a loss as to why.
It dispels the myth that OCs are inherently aggressive and if anyone is looking for a road into OCs I'd highly recommend it.
Happy Shaving one and all.

 

just bought these two razors. Mhule R41 and Mercur 41C. i usual use straights but when you are in a hurry a DB is a better chose. tested the R41 this morning,and had a very close and comfortable shave. testing 41C tomorrow. going to put the 41C head on my Mercur travel razor.

 

SOTD 20180315.



Cadman / finest.
Razor Master "Erin".
Blackland "Blackbird" OC with long (101 mm) handle.
Hema blade (2).
Ach Brito Lavanda EdC.

 

March 15, 2018
Wolfman Ti OC (0.74mm) with Hempel Ti
Feather
Wild West Brushworks with 30mm Tuxedo
AOS Pepppermint

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SOTD 20180316.



Cadman / finest.
Castle Forbes Lavender (sample).
Vintage 7 O'Clock NEW / custom handle.
Hema blade (3).
Jan's Splash "Lavender Cashmere".

 

March 16, 2018
Wolfman Ti OC (0.74mm) with Hempel Ti
Feather
Wild West Brushworks with 30mm Tuxedo
Fine Italian Citrus

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SOTD March 16th


RazoRock SLOC
Rapira Super Stainless (2)
Simpson's CH2 Synthetic (27mm, Destroyer class)
Stirling Baker Street

 

SOTD 20180317.



J&T® black walnut / APShaveCo synthetic STF 26 mm.
TOBS Lavender.
Vintage 7 O'Clock NEW / custom handle.
Hema blade (4).
Jan's Splash "Lavender Cashmere".

 

March 17, 2018
Wolfman Ti OC (0.74mm) with Hempel Ti
Feather
Wild West Brushworks with 30mm Tuxedo
Jeeves Bay Rum
Krampert’s Bay Rum Aftershave

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I get a nice close shave with these two

 

Pre: Warm water face wash
Brush: Omega 11137 Boar
Soap: Salters Tallow
Razor: MIL Industries OC (pass around)
Blade: Astra SP
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Pashana AS

As others have said the finish on this razor isn't great, lots of burring between the teeth on the underside of the baseplate.
Definitely not a £70 razor, though I understand you can pick them up for £20 on eBay.
The blade aligns up evenly and is held securely and the shave was pretty efficient and smooth but my skin feels slightly uncomfortable.
I suspect this is due to the very heavy (3 5/8oz) handle and I'll try it with a different one next time.
The Pashana aftershave is really growing on me, the very old school scent is like comfort food for the olfactory receptors.
Have a great Sunday.

 

SOTD 20180318.



J&T® black walnut / APShaveCo synthetic STF 26 mm.
Razor Master "Ari".
Vintage 7 O'Clock NEW / custom handle.
Hema blade (5).
Jan's Splash "Orange/Thyme/Pine".