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Very nice setup and that razor is stunning. Just beautiful.

 

thank you sir, my crown jewel as they say..till the next one comes of course..

 

Thanks, Gary!

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Razor 1/6 - Gillette Aristocrat 1934 - 1935 variant
Shave 1/2 - Bic blade

First up in the progression. This is a deceptively mild razor, very smooth but will cut you up good if you don't show it the proper respect. Close shave but I can get closer with other razors. To compare it against razors that were being sold around this time it out performs any New razor I've used, short/long comb or DeLuxe. Both American Goodwill razors I've used i.e. the 160 and 175 are better shavers for closeness though with the 175 it is only marginally better while the 160 is in it's own class with a Bic blade. I don't have the 162 or 164 so I can't say how it stacks up. Next shave will be with a Ladas blade. Between the Bic and Ladas I can get a pretty good handle on how well the razor will perform across a wide range of blade types from dull to sharp.

 

very cool sir, if you go decide to let one go...

 

I probably will let up 5 of them go once I get through with this. Once through this round then I narrow down which American Aristocrat I think is best.

 

awesome, please pm me..

 

Will do. I'll sell or trade when I am ready.

 

thank you.

 

New De Luxe
Spoiler - 19th shave
Club CBL
Rudy Vey 22mm TGN finest
Clubman

 

April 8th
Razor: Gillette Fatboy E4 (9)
Blade: Feather NHS (1)
Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: Arko
Lucky Tiger face tonic
PAA Star Jelly unscented
AS: Fine American Blend


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This was the first time I used this setup.
It worked very well, and the soap is a top performer. If you have the chance to use this cream from Portugal I say give it a shot!

 

Gillette Blue tip / Ladas blade

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Razor 1/6 - Gillette Aristocrat 1934 - 1935 variant
Shave 2/2 - Ladas blade

Not as close but a much better overall shave with only one small nick and no irritation with this blade. When compared against the New razors or Goodwills as stated on the first shave this razor is the worst performer with a Ladas blade.

If ranked against those I would put it next to last with only the New long comb being lower in ranking. I like this razor's smoothness but that is about it from a performance standpoint.

 

lovely pic sir..

 

Thanks, Gary!

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RFB
Nacet
Rudy Vey 24mm Shavemac finest
CBL Outlaw
Lucky Old Man

 

Today’s A’crat is a beautiful 1966. Love the adjustables and this one is no exception.

Soap of the day was Proraso Blue which is new to me but a wonderful cream just like all the other ones they make.

Brush of the day the Simpson Colonel X2L. Lovely three pass shave and a great start to the week!

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Gillette Aristocrat - Adjustable 1966
Blade: Personna Med Prep
Brush: Simpson Colonel X2L
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Lotion
Lather: Proraso Blue
Aftershave: Nivea Protect & Care
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Guerlain Homme L’eau Boisee

 

cool razor , pics are awesome thanks again..

 

08/04/19 -- #66 aristocrat..