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Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by brit, Dec 10, 2018.

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  1. Somnos

    Somnos Well-Known Member

    That is a fine looking razor indeed.
     
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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you sir..
     
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  3. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Flare tip / Voskhod blade [​IMG]

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  4. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    '48-'49 Aristocrat
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  5. BlaydRunner

    BlaydRunner Member

    I would use the Astra SP simply because that is what I used in my 30's Aristocrat and had great success. Although I have a Senator & a Sheridan I have not used them, but my 30's Aristocrat that has the same head. So I would expect the blade to react the same. But have not experienced the Wilkinsons, so could do as Rev579 suggested and use the Wiks?
     
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  6. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    I’ll give them a try first. Then the astra after. I’ll report back!
     
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  7. BlaydRunner

    BlaydRunner Member

    Alrighty then.
     
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  8. Rev579

    Rev579 Well-Known Member

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    SOTD 03/13/2019

    Razor: ABC 1910 Empire(Gold) B321627
    Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock SharpEdge Yellow(my first try with this blade)
    Brush: Ever-Ready/Whiting/TGN 16mm Finest
    Pre-Shave: Face Lather
    Lather: ToOBS Mr. Taylor’s Travel Stick
    Aftershave: Pre de Provence No. 63 Balm
    Additional Care:
    Tom Ford Costa Azzurra EDP(first time wearing it)​
    I was able to find some more TF samples and finally try the Yellow blades. The blades did really well and I have to wait and see about the cologne.
     
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  9. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    I love that razor!
     
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  10. Rev579

    Rev579 Well-Known Member

    Thanks. I can say I like all of the ABC razors and their handles for a variety of reasons, one of which is variety. The other has to do with the Thin Cap and the way it pairs with the thin, modern blades.
     
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  11. ilts

    ilts Well-Known Member

    '62 Slim 03/14 /19
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  12. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Good morning! Tried the Senator out today. Wow. Very nice! I used a Wilkinson sword Classic, my rubberset 400 brush, and Ghost Town Barber. Excellent shave. Really close no nicks or bumps. Very easy to handle as well. [​IMG]


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  13. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    I love my ‘67 slim. I use it in my travel kit!
     
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  14. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Slim Twist / Feather blade [​IMG]

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  15. BlaydRunner

    BlaydRunner Member

    Is that English? Haven't seen one like it before.
     
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  16. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Very nice set!
     
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  17. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Right on, 1994 (04) Gillette Slim twist made in England.


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  18. brit

    brit in a box

    very nice set up and pic sir..
     
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  19. Jorel Flores

    Jorel Flores Active Member

    Shave of the day! Love the way these old Gillette ABC’s shave. Paired with a Gillette Wilkinson Sword blade. Have a great day!
     

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  20. Jorel Flores

    Jorel Flores Active Member

    Those slims are such great shavers.
     
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