OCtober 2016 - Discuss Open Comb Razors

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by clint64, Sep 24, 2016.

  1. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Good luck! :happy088:
     
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  2. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Thank you gentlemen.

    HERM
     
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  3. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Dove Men Face Wash
    Speick Shaving Cream
    Jayaruh #119 synthetic
    English made Goodwill
    Voskhod
    CWR, Asma Alum Block
    T.N. Dickinson's WH
    Speick After Shave
     
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  4. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Good setup Jim. Beautiful brush. :happy096:
     
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  5. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Thanks, Doug. I am enjoying the Speick, and the brush is performing wonderfully.
     
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  6. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    Today i used a new long comb bar handle. Wow, i feel like I'm twelve again. Think I used a bit of preasure. Only two weepers. I never really like the bar handle, it looks nice, but there's no knob on the end, and it islighter than it feels like it should weigh. I think I'm going to weight one of mine. It should be pretty easy to take a cap off and fill it with bbs and silicone.
     
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  7. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Tuesday OCtober 25, 2016

    Wolfman WR1-OC with Darwin Deluxe Titanium
    Personna 74 #21
    Elite Razor Acrylic/Buckeye Burl with Envy White
    Nuavia Rossa
    Mentholated Witch Hazel
    Fine Fresh Vetiver



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  8. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    :happy096:
     
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  9. Guy Woodall

    Guy Woodall Active Member

    Parker 26c, Proraso boar brush, proraso green pre share and proraso green soap, started with derby and moved to Astra stainless enjoying a close 2 pass shave


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  10. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: Timeless Stainless Steel Open Comb w/Timeless Plaid Handle
    Blade: Gillette Platinum (5)
    Brush: Shavemac Zebra, Honeycomb 2 Band
    Soap: Jeeves Soaps Turkish Bath
    Aftershave: Captain's Choice Sandalwood
    A very close comfortable shave again. Changed to the Timeless Plaid Design handle today. It's an excellent handle both in length and balance.
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  11. ugadawg

    ugadawg Well-Known Member

    I had a great shave with my Wolfman OC today. I decided to mix it up and use my #4 aluminum handle instead of my #2 SS handle. I surprisingly got a closer shave with less touchup using the lighter handle. I'm not sure why, but I just feel more comfortable using razors with a head heavy balance.
     
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I also prefer lighter handles. I seem to get better shaves.
     
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  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    October 26, 2016
    iKon B1 OC with Hempel Ti
    Feather (3)
    Rudy Vey Rover with TGN Finest
    AOS Sandalwood
    Witch Hazel
    Captain’s Choice Sandalwood

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    A good shave this morning. After 3 passes and touch ups, I ended up with the usual near BBS. However, the shave was not as smooth as the previous 2 shaves with this razor. The AOS Sandalwood soap was a gift from my wife and daughters. While it is easy to lather, I find it not as slick as most of my other soaps. Overall I would grade the shave out as an "A-" I finished off the shave with Captain's Choice Sandalwood. I hope everyone has a great Wednesday.
     
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  14. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Dove Men Face Wash
    Speick Shaving Cream
    Jayaruh #119 synthetic
    OT w/ Maggard fatty handle
    Voskhod
    CWR, Asma Alum Block
    T.N. Dickinson's WH
    Speick After Shave
     
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  15. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Morning Clint, I also find Captain's Choice Sandalwood not as slick as some other soaps.
     
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  16. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    Today i used the Ikon Shavecraft 101.
    Its actually only open comb on one side. Is this just gimmicks? Can anyone say if the different sides are a benefit? I use the open for two passes, then the bar for the last. I'm not sure if it matters, just what i gathered was the WAY. Whada Y'all think? 20161026_074745_resized.jpg
     
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  17. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Wednesday OCtober 26, 2016

    Bob Quinn Elite Razor Gold Laced Onyx with Envy White
    Savonniere du Moulin
    iKon OC DLC with Black Mamba
    Personna 74 #22
    Folsom - Capri

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  18. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Beautiful picture and setting amigo.
     
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  19. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: Timeless Stainless Steel Open Comb w/Timeless Plaid Handle
    Blade: Gillette Platinum (6)
    Brush: El Druida Cocobolo w/ Druida Manchurian
    Soap: Route 66 Perfect Storm
    Aftershave: Floid Vigoroso

    The handle in this brush is Cocobolo which is a tropical hardwood of Central American trees belonging to the to the genus Dalbergia . Only the heartwood is used; this is typically orange or reddish-brown in color, often with a figuring of darker irregular traces weaving through the wood. The handle has a nice orange hue to it.
    The shave was great accompanied with a new brush always helps for me. My traditional 3 passes with minimal clean up.
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  20. Redfisher

    Redfisher Doesn't celebrate National Donut Day

    I need to find a decent stropping handle for mine, I just don't seem to be able to strop it well without one.
     
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