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

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  1. BBS

    BBS Well-Known Member

    Been awhile since I've used a Gillette but I finally got around to using a Twinjecter.

    Gillette Twinjector w/ schick injector blade
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    If I had to compare this to other Gillette offerings of the same time period, it is a closer and more aggressive shaver than a black handle Super Speed and probably equivalent to a Super 84 or 109 on a 6/7 setting.
     
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  2. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Blue tip / Nacet blade [​IMG]

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  3. Somnos

    Somnos Well-Known Member

    BCB2DD7E-E48B-44FF-B20C-55B812A4D1D5.jpeg New soap today, Sharp Dressed Man by Stirling. So with a scent akin to Creed’s Green Irish Tweed I wanted a razor to match and so the ultra minty 48-50 Gillette Aristocrat was chosen. Lovely razor and a virtual time capsule case and all. Loaded up with a fresh Gillette Platinum blade...of course.

    Lovely scent on this SDM and one that has made the short list of fine scents in the den. As with all Stirling’s soap I have the performance is quite good and the scent phenomenal. Lighter in scent than expected but a very nice one indeed. Chubby 2 had no issues and the wall of Badger was a face lathering dream!

    Lovely two pass DFS to start the week. So four new soaps in short order reviewed, much more where that came from on the way!

    Happy shaves all!

    Rating: 5 / 5

    Razor: Gillette Aristocrat 1948-50
    Blade: Gillette Platinum
    Brush: Simpson Chubby 2
    Lather: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
    Aftershave: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
    Additional Care:
    B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
     
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  4. dmshaver

    dmshaver Well-Known Member

    First shave with my newly acquired '46 Aristocrat. It was a satisfactory shave. I need to use this razor more to learn its nuances.

    '46 Aristocrat
    Nacet
    Rooney 22mm 3 band silvertip
    Noble Otter Barrbarr
    Thayers Witch Hazel
    Proraso Green
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  5. MacDaDad

    MacDaDad Well-Known Member

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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    nice shave sir..
     
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  7. brit

    brit in a box

    fantastic shave sir..nice crat..
     
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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave and pic sir..lovely crat..
     
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  9. Somnos

    Somnos Well-Known Member

    Thank you Sir!
     
  10. brit

    brit in a box

    13/08/19 -- m-4 slim/7 oclock green, eveready h40 badger.. 20190812_184959 (2).jpg
     
  11. dmshaver

    dmshaver Well-Known Member

    Thank you. I'm fortunate to have acquired one in such good condition.
     
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  12. brit

    brit in a box

    it looks to be in fine condition..:)
     
  13. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Awesome shave sir
     
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  14. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you sir..
     
  15. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Single Ring Made in England
    Feather blade
    Rubberset restored bristle badger brush
    Truefitt and Hill Sandalwood
    Witch hazel
    Florida water


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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    that's a very cool razor set sir..:)
     
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  17. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Thank you @jimjo1031 can really restore a case. That whole set was rough. Crack in handle as well. Great razor.
     
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  18. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool..fantastic way to preserve its history..and it works as it should..:)
     
  19. preidy

    preidy Just call me Dino

    1959 Flair Tip Rocket
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  20. Boojum1

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    1962 Gillette H-3 Slim Adjustable
    Polsilver Super Iridium
    Simpson Chubby 2 Tres Amigos Synthetic
    Tabac Soap and Aftershave
    Brooks Brothers 1818

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