General Razors Owners Group (G.R.O.G.)

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  1. GarnerPW

    GarnerPW Well-Known Member

    6th December
    Williams Wednesday


    Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
    Brush: 24mm Silvertip Frank Shaving (FS)
    Soap: Williams/Arko (homemade stick)
    Razor: The General(Black Al.) w/ SS Handle, Colonial Razors
    Blade: Kai Pink (1)
    Post-Shave: Cold Water rinse, OSMA Alum block and Tai Winds Aftershave, Avon, Big Whistle Decanter
    Photo:
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    For Williams Wednesday I went with the only Williams I have in a stick, a 50/50 Arko/Williams stick. It produced such a lather that my brush looked like a wild rabbited badger.(HAHA :rofl: ) I put a fresh Pink blade in the General and did a 2.5 pass shave. The 0.5 part was a third pass on my neck. This left me with a delightful BBS shave. Finished off with the Avon Tai Winds AS and I am now ready for the day. Well that and a third cup of coffee will do wonders.
     
  2. Boojum1

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    December 6, 2017

    Wolf Whiskers Beehive with Envy White Two Band
    Fine Italian Citrus
    Colonial Razors "The General" with Triad Ti
    Feather Pro Super
    Fine Italian Citrus AS
    ADP Colonia Essenza


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  3. Flyingbald

    Flyingbald Member

    I had the same thoughts. I like heavier razors. I did however just purchased the aluminum and shaved with it this morning and it’s absolutely fantastic! I recommend buying. $40 can’t go wrong.


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  4. Flyingbald

    Flyingbald Member

    Steve the daily shaver is the guilty party for the purchase. He got my curiosity going and I do agree with his review. Great razor! Now, will the stainless steel be just as good?


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  5. Kypros Christodoulides

    Kypros Christodoulides Well-Known Member

    I have all the Generals as I like the looks of them, but unfortunately in my case, the pro and Proline are too mild and the super pro, too aggressive in any of them.
     
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  6. GarnerPW

    GarnerPW Well-Known Member

    I have tried Schick Proline and Kai Pink in mine. I found the Proline to be to aggressive for me and I get the best shave results, I mean BBS with out trying with the Kai Pinks. Just my opinion. I have the Feather Pro Super up next after the blade in it now is done.
     
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  7. Boojum1

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    December 12, 2017

    Doug Korn D-7 TGN Finest
    Oleo El Caballero @Douglas Carey
    Colonial Razors The General with UFO TiTan Fine
    Feather Pro Super
    Fine Fresh Vetiver
    Tom Ford Grey Vetiver


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  8. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Excellent picture Mark.

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  9. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Good picture Amigo.

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  10. EzraCobb

    EzraCobb Well-Known Member

    I have been ignoring the General. Again, my 1st Artist blade SE Razor & Schick Proline 1st & only blades I have. This was the 5th shave and blade is still wickedly sharp, unreal blade!

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  11. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Excellent photograph and picture.
     
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  12. Boojum1

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    Thanks Doug! :happy088:
     
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  13. Boojum1

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    December 15, 2017

    El Druida D-7 Manchurian
    Route 66 Sweeney Todd
    Colonial Razors The General with Triad Mokuti
    Feather FHS-10
    Route 66 Sweeney Todd AFB
    Terre D'Hermes


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  14. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Beautiful picture Mark.
     
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  15. EzraCobb

    EzraCobb Well-Known Member

    Loaded a New Schick Proline, ymmv but shave #1 on these are the sharpest of any SE blade I have ever tried. This General is amazing and I actually like the stock handles shape and lack of heft is no problem, zero pressure on this blades maiden voyage. I would never strope this blade, the crazy sharp 1st shave is a wild ride.

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  16. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Excellent picture and setup. :happy096:
     
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  17. Boojum1

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    December 16, 2017

    Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic
    CRSW Glide Olfactory Hue
    Colonial Razors The General with RR Ti
    Feather Pro Super
    Fine Fresh Vetiver
    Tom Ford Grey Vetiver


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  18. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Beautiful razor and brush combination amigo. :happy096:
     
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  19. GarnerPW

    GarnerPW Well-Known Member

    15 December


    Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
    Brush: GarnerPW Brush X 24mm Horse
    Soap: Irish Traveller
    Razor: The General(Black Al.) w/ SS Handle, Colonial Razors
    Blade: Kai Pink (2)
    Post-Shave: Cold Water rinse, OSMA Alum block and British Sterling Aftershave
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  20. GarnerPW

    GarnerPW Well-Known Member

    17 December


    Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
    Brush: Brush X 24mm Horse, GarnerPW
    Soap: Sharp Dressed Man, Stirling Soap Co.
    Razor: The General(Black Al.) w/ SS Handle, Colonial Razors
    Blade: Kai Pink (3)
    Post-Shave: Cold Water rinse, OSMA Alum block and Sharp Dressed Man Aftershave, Stirling Soap Co.
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