A three pass shave:

Grapeseed Oil with Tea Tree and Grapefruit
êShave Lavender Shaving Soap
Omega Boar
Type L Schick
Chinese Schick Blade
Lotion Opaline

As I write this I have both models right in front of me, along with a magnifying glass. In addition, when I was researching this a while back I did an A-B comparison (one shave using both razors alternating strokes) and the difference in aggression was noticeable to me - I'm certain I was not imagining it.

I don't take disagreeing with you lightly.

--Bob

Sure..I just checked my OCMM and the spine is resting at the back..My Clog Pruf is the same..I Don't Disagree with anybody lightly either..I don't doubt what your are saying..Its that long from I had my OCMM without the Bumps..

Billy..

I tried a shave without the shim and it shaved as close but definitely harsher, and rougher.....Not up for argument...this one has grow legs and teeth....lol....

You're Killin Me Ya Trouble Maker..

Billy..

I got this NOS Rolls Viscount Model Today..I haven't even cleaned this yet..I just wiped the thing with my elbow..This is how it came straight from the box..Is a thing of Beauty..The Viscount Model has an Aluminium Case unlike the Earlier Models & is a bit Lighter..Looks as if it just came off the Production Line Yesterday..I cant believe I got this for 7 Quid & Local Postage..Its Found a Man that Appreciates it..

Billy..

Arko
AoS Pure Badger
Schick E-2
Chick (3)
MK Sport cologne
Have fun!

First shave with an injector today.

Schick G6, vintage Colgate Cup Soap, Vie Long boar/horse brush. Left the house smooth, content, and rushed because I took so much time. Sorry, family.
I pretty much had the angle right (these things really do give excellent feedback) but had to readjust a few times. Got a very nice shave and am looking forward to tomorrow!

3/02/16

Ever Ready 1914
Using the @Billyfergie Shim!


The shim made it a little more aggressive to me. But walked away with a really good shave.

OMG the condition! This looks like new! Truly a thing of beauty.

SOTD 3-2-16

Razor: E4 Schick w/ ped tella blade
Vie Long Horse Hair
Lather and Aftershave balm by Perfectly Neutral Soaps on Etsy.
This soap whipped up into a good lather with great slickness, just a little lacking in the cushion department. The ASB repaired the skin well too. Only thing I'm not a big fan of are the scents, they are nice, but as for bay rum goes it's a little too cloveish for my tastes, but it is still a nice scent. Today's shave ended in a CCS. Have a great day everyone

Three Pass Shaving Routine...

Hot Water prep & massage with Argan Oil
Rolls Razor
Rolls Wedge Blade NOS
Kent Pure Badger
Monsavon Bol Tallow Soap
Thayers Original Witch Hazel

As I mentioned above I just got the Rolls this Morning..I just had a 3 Pass shave with it tonight & ended up with the Dolphin Smooth BBS Shave of my Life..Here is the thing..I sharpened this NOS blade by Stropping it outwith the Rolls System just to Demonstrate how easy it should be to get one of these blades shave ready if its in good condition & not been damaged by oxidisation or been neglected..I know what some folks may be thinking..Billy just got an NOS Rolls today that's never been used..Well..That was one of the reasons why I never used my Rolls System to get this blade shave ready..

I used some tape as you can see above because there isn't a stropping handle that Fits this blade..I stropped it 30 Laps a side on the Nylon side of the strop & then a further 70 Laps a side on the Leather..Bobs Your Uncle..It was as Simple as That..The Point being its the condition of your blade that is important here when you purchase one of these..NOS or Not..You can get an NOS Blade with a Rolls & it still might need more work than I got away with here because of Oxidazation Damage or Neglect..It might need the Bevel reset outside the System..

If your fortunate enough as I was today then you should have your Blade up & Running within a very short period of time indeed..I could have got this blade ready within the Rolls System after some Minor Restoration Work to the Hone & Strop Pads but this will only happen if you have a decent blade & that is my whole point here..I hear a lot of folks saying that they cant get their blades sharp enough..That's only because it needs further restoration before you even start to use the Rolls System..Your blade needs honed outwith the System if that's the case..If you cant get your blade just about shave ready as I did today then the chances are that the Rolls System wont bring it back..

You don't need to do what I did today of course if you have a Functional blade..Your Rolls Shaving System will suffice but only if your blade is in excellent condition..I have mentioned this before & I am going to mention it again..

The Rolls System was designed to maintain a shave ready blade..Not necessarily to get it shave ready..This is a common misunderstanding..

Moreover..You also need to purchase a Rolls with both pads in excellent condition & you need to restore them with some TLC...In short Don't try to cut corners when purchasing one of these..At the Current prices its even Affordable to buy a couple of them to get what you need & put a good one together..I hope I have shown today how easy it should be to get one of these up & running..If you do find that you need to get a blade Honed outwith the System Don't let that put you off..Just send it to someone that can do that for you & your Rolls System should be able to maintain it Indefinitely..


Billy..

Going to try and work on my system this weekend to get it restored. I did manage to capture a (what I think to be) NOS blade in a Bakelite case off of eBay. So I'm going to try and see if I can do this method and check with my thumb to see how sharp it is.
Really nice Rolls you have here. And thanks for all the info.

I usually initially sharpen my blades this way to start with just to asses the condition...You don't have to do that though as the Rolls System will suffice if you have a blade that's in good condition..Some of the later NOS blades that were made can come in Mint Condition in those Bakelite Cases especially is they have been stored in the correct atmosphere..

Billy..

This one was still wrapped in the wax paper in oil. I'll get a pic on here when I start working on it.
Has anyone found a better oil to put in the system than Vaseline? Mineral oil maybe?

That's great it came that way..I personally use Olive Oil as I don't need to wipe the blade before shaving..In truth tho after you Strop it after your shave it should be Dry anyway..On that Note..There is a little hole on top of the blade to locate it onto the Stropping Mechanism ..That Wee Bugger always Fills with Water & its easy to forget about it..

Billy..

I'm going to have to get around to seeing if I can get my rolls operational! Very cool razor.