March 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Thank you, Patrick!

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I think I'll probably keep it shiny. I've got a cape cod cloth that should keep it gleaming!

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hello fello shavers, monday night shave..#77 rfb, loaded with a gillette super stainless blade, rr badger brush built a fantastic, slick lather in the captains bowl..awesome 2 pass combination dfs shave, no drama..have a great evening..

 

Thanks, Patrick!

 

Great shave Terry and very cool family photos!

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I think it went fairly well Jim, we'll see if I make it to round two.

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It's s good one for sure, Neal!

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Fantastic shave Bruce!

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March Madness!!

March 4

Razor - 1920's Gillette Travel Razor, Stirling Silver by William B. Kerr & Co.
Blade - (1)
Soap - Proraso Green
Brush - Wolf Whiskers Custom Silvertip
Post - Alum

How about something a little different for a few shaves. This 1920's Gillette Travel Razor, plated in Stirling Silver by William B. Kerr & Co., was an auction site find that I was tipped off by one of my most loyal minions. Quite a unique piece. There are two pictures of this razor in Wait's Compendium but no other real information. I suspect, though, that this may be part of the fad in that time to produce custom razors for special clients. I also bid on a full gold plated set including razor, blade boxes and talc containers in its original container in near-mint condition - but someone else's bank account outlasted mine on that one. This unique little razor, however, is a permanent part of the Cartel's collection. There is just a small wear spot on the head of the razor, otherwise the silver is in far better than average condition, and I suspect the wear spot is from rubbing inside the handle, which is where the base plate and cap reside when not in use.

The baseplate appears to be identical to the "new improved" head found in the early 20th century and I assumed it would be fairly mild....thus including it in "Mild March Madness". Holding this little devil while shaving is the biggest challenge. The storage box is also the handle and that provides some opportunities to relearn how to hold a razor and hold the angle. There are serial numbers on the baseplate that I'm going to run through Wait's and see if I can glean any other information.

I chose the Bic Chrome Platinum blade for this razor. This is the blade that won the "rest of the world" side of the bracket four years ago and barely lost to the Voskhod for the top title. Very nice blade. Sharp, smooth, durable. Should be a good one to try this out with. Proraso Green for the soap. My first soap ever when I started and it also keeps me "Menthol Monday" compliant.

Three passes and, yes, handling this razor is a bit different. However, once you figure out how to hold it on various passes it shaves just like a vintage Gillette should. The razor feels like a New so it isn't the mildest but certainly not what I'd call aggressive. Three passes brought a very nice DFS though not the baby. I suspect that's from my constant maneuvering the grip and losing the angle slightly as I did. Considering it's designed as a travel razor it performs extremely well.

Fun way to end my day off. I'll see if I can master this one a bit more in the next two days. Have a great Tuesday!

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Cool photo Gary!

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When I was kid, I remember watching All in the Family on Saturday nights. When I worked, I would sometimes use an old TV clip to illustrate a point or generate discussion at our team meetings. However, I could never find an All in the Family clip that was suitable for the office. Funny how it was acceptable in the 70s, but not in the 2000s...but that's a topic for another forum. I enjoyed the show as a kid for the comedy, and I enjoy the reruns today for the clever way in which it approached taboo subjects.

 

She sure is pretty! And that WW brush, va va voom!

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I said I was approaching the golden years. I won't be there for at least 6 to 10 yrs. Lol!

 

What's not to love, Bruce?

 

Glad to hear he seems to be doing well! Thanks for the update, Rick!

 

Have a great time, Keith, and please share more photos and stories. Looks like an adventure!

 

thank you Andrew..playing with the photos again..

 

I liked the episode when Archie is locked in the basement and drinks to get warm. He calls on God to help him. Someone calls looking for him and Archie thinks it is God speaking to him. The look on his face when he sees a black man to rescue him. I think the last line was, "I am sorry, Lord." It was priceless!

 

Comrade. Very cool and one-of-a-kind piece, Neal! Nice first outing with it, but I can see how maintaining a good grip/angle could be a challenge. Maybe try shaving with your pinky extended to achieve proper balance?

 

Thank you, gents!