Single ring

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Jrdelgado, Oct 19, 2017.

  1. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    I just shaved with my 1916 single ring. Wilkinson blade (1). I love this razor. I used barbasol out of the can with a synthetic knot. Wow. Close as can be. I cannot get all these 3 and 4 carts to even get close to this shave.
     
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  2. TobyC

    TobyC Well-Known Member

    Gotta show it! Why don't you get some real shaving soap?
     
  3. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Lol. I have some Proraso green, Col conk, and a couple others. I was in a rush. And barbasol gives zero irritation.
     
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  5. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

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  6. TobyC

    TobyC Well-Known Member

  7. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Will do! Haven't used stirling. Looking forward to it.
     
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  8. TobyC

    TobyC Well-Known Member

    We were posting at the same time! :p
     
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  9. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Great minds!
     
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  10. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    I want to try arko. Any reviews on it?
     
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  11. TobyC

    TobyC Well-Known Member

    Nice razor, you know me, I'm an OLD type guy! :D
     
  12. TobyC

    TobyC Well-Known Member

    I have a tub and two sticks, haven't tried them yet! :confused:
     
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  13. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    I remember! Have I showed you my double ring? I got real lucky on a lot buy.
     
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  14. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    Stirling Soap is almost the only soap I use!
     
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  15. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

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  16. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    I want to try stirling!
     
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  17. TobyC

    TobyC Well-Known Member

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  18. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    I got extremely lucky. It was in a lot. I'll keep an eye out for you! Mines a 1904. Shaves well.
     
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  19. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    You've got Arko and haven't tried it yet!!!:shocked003:

    Try the stick...NEXT SHAVE!!! Peel of the paper on the end...Hold it under the hot running water. Rinse your face with hot water for at least a minute. Then rub the wet arko stick in tight circles, directly on your whiskers.
    Til every whisker has torn off a tiny clump of soap.

    Then hot water rinse your favorite brush....Shake of excess water and hit your face with that brush, scrubbing in tight circles....Need more water? Dip the brush hair tips in the hot water....Continue scrubbing your face...That Arko will EXPLODE! It's a lather bomba! And you like OLD? ARKO has been around longer than dirt!
     
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  20. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Woo! I gotta try that!
     
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