OCtober 2016 - Discuss Open Comb Razors

Thank you Doug. I have noticed your photos have improved as well. It does take more time than using the phone for pics.

 

Razor: Gillette Goodwill 1930's Ball End Open Comb (Made in Canada)
Blade: Personna Platinum (6)
Brush: Shavemac Zebra, Honeycomb 2 Band
Soap: Route 66 Bourbon Jungle
Aftershave: Route 66 Bourbon Jungle Balm

Another near BBS today with this gear. The Goodwill OC is a fine razor and is easy to maneuver around trouble spots. The Shavemac combined with the Route 66 Bourbon Jungle whips up a thick rich lather.

 

You are on a roll with stunning outdoor photos. I really enjoy all the fall colors.

 

Thanks Clint. It's nature at it's best. I just point and click.

 

The New Standard and a Polsilver for today's shave. I'm trying to finish this Proraso but I have a few more days left at least. Perfectly smooth 2 pass shave before work. This is a razor on par with anything out there IMHO. Be well everyone!

 

With utmost humility and heartfelt thanks to Brian@mrchick for an early birthday present of a Merkur 1904 OC, I now have another razor to use this month.
Brian also sent me a tuck of Gillette silver blue blades. I loaded one into the 1904 for my initial run with this razor.
For this shave I used my favorite brush, my Jayaruh#31(a brush Jim@Jayaruh handcrafted and I gave a driftwood finish and set a VS Silver Tip);
my favorite soap WSP Vetiver and came away with a near BBS.
My as usual alum block, cwr, my own concoction of fragrance oils and witch hazel was followed by an AS balm of shea butter/oatmeal of my own making. Soft, smooth, and supple.
A spritz of Aramis Brasil Dream and I am in the heavenly graces of Her Majesty, SWMBO.

With all seriousness aside, I really like this razor and it will rival my Gillette New for OC FaceTime. I will be changing the blade from the GSB to my blade of choice Pol/Silver. At first I thought it might be the aggressiveness of the razor until I got near my upper lip where I am extremely light handed. I could feel the tug of the blade.

Overall I thought the 1904 to be very similar to the New in weight, feel, and navigation. A great addition of to my rotation.

Many hearty Thanks, Brian.

... To be continued...


Don

 

Your right Don, Brian is a heck of a member.
:happy088.

 

Great shoot Doug!

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Thanks very much @Linuxguile. Have a great day.

 

Congrats on the new razor Don. Bravo @mrchick well done!

 

October 20, 2016
Wolfman WR-01 OC + Ti with Hempel Ti
Feather (3)
Zenith B02 Boar
Nuavia Rossa
Witch Hazel

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Another automatic 3 pass near BBS shave this morning. These types of shaves are my goal for work mornings, zero drama and excellent results. I hope everyone has a great Thursday.

 

Dove Men Face Wash
TABAC
Jayaruh #109 silvertip badger
Gillette Frankenrazor
7 am Plus Hi Platinum
CWR, Asma Alum Block
T.N. Dickinson's WH
Aqua Velva Musk

This Franknerazor is a nice shaver. It has the cap and handle of the Fat Handle Tech but the bottom plate of an English NEW LC. Very nice shave today.

 

SOTN OCtober 19th


Henckels Rapide | Le Coq blade
Crown King Scuttle
Satin Tip The Purest
RazoRock XXX
Homemade Tangerine AS & Nivea Sensitive ASB

Good Morning everyone! Last time I shaved with this blade I decided that I wanted to get it a little sharper. Following Billy's advice I gave it 60 laps on the 1-micron film and then gave it 20 laps on the CrOx and IrOx and then 60 laps on the leather. It was definitely sharper than last time but still not quite as sharp as I want it. I completed 3 passes and ended with a DFS. I finished off with some of my homemade tangerine AS and Nivea Sensitive ASB. Have a great day my friends!

 

That is an interesting combo Jim. Did you buy it like that?

 

Thursday, OCtober 20, 2016

Simpson Chubby 2 Manchurian
Mystic Water Pompelmo & Fiori
Gillette Aristocrat
Personna 74 #16
Chatillion Lux Colbeck


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Great picture and set up Clint! Have a good Thursday.

 

Thank you Mark!

 

Stunning Razor

Thank you.

 

I'm pleased that you like the razor Don. It's a beauty.
It is funny how YMMV works. GSB is one of my favorite blades because I find it smooth and sharp yet it is not smooth for you.
Have fun and enjoy the razor my friend.