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  1. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    SOTD, Feb 11th 2020, Flare tip Super Speed February and I was looking through my storage razors and came across my M3 Black handled Flare tip, This razor is OK for daily shaving but is not as well built as my Gillette 1956 all brass nickel coated flare tip IMO.
    I think the handle is Aluminum and has a brass head but it delivers a good shave.

    Razor: Gillette regular M3 flare tip with coated black handle-MFG 1967 3 qtr
    Blade: Personna red (5)
    Soap: Colonel Conk Bay rum- Good soap
    Brush: Yaqi wolf whiskers 24 mm
    Pre-shave: Brush wash my face with CeraVe hand bar soap + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
    Prep: cold water rinse after each pass of 2.+(clean up)
    Post shave: FINE fresh Vetiver aftershave with witch hazel + Nivea Men balm.
    Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = [​IMG]great shave!
    Flare Tuesday Feb 11th-2020 (2).jpg

    Have some great shaves!
     
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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    fantastic black tip shave Stuart..
     
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  3. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Thank you..

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  4. brit

    brit in a box

    fine black handle shave and pic Ron,good evening..
     
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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you..:)
     
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  6. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    Thanks Gary, have some great shaves!
     
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  7. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Wednesday 02.12.20 SOTD

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    Pre' De Provence Artisanal French Soap lather and rinse
    Gillette 1954 Z1 40s Super Speed
    Gillette Nacet (3)
    Maggard 22mm Aluminum Handle 2-Band Badger
    Pre de Provence shave soap
    Pre de Provence Sante Green Tea


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    Last edited: Feb 12, 2020
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  8. ilts

    ilts Well-Known Member

    Awesome Shave And Picture!
     
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  9. ilts

    ilts Well-Known Member

    '52 Super Speed 02/12/20 DSCF4450.JPG
     
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  10. BigD

    BigD Well-Known Member

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  11. ilts

    ilts Well-Known Member

    Yes Sir, It Sure Is! :happy088:
     
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  12. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome ss shave and pics Jim,..
     
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  13. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome ss shave sir..do you have a name that you prefer to be called by?
     
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  14. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you sir..:)
     
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  15. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Gold Tech /Polsilver Super Iridium [​IMG]

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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    that gold tech is a beauty Stuart.nice shave..
     
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  17. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Thank you..

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  18. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    February 12th
    Razor: Gillette Blue Tip
    Blade: Crown Super Stainless (3)
    Brush: Parker Silvertip
    Pre-shave: PAA The Cube
    Soap: NO Thè Noir et Vanille
    PAA Galactic witch hazel
    PAA unscented Star Jelly
    AS: NO Thè Noir et Vanille

    Good morning


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  19. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave and pic Jim.blue tip looks fantastic..is it restored or original?
     
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  20. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Gary!
    The tip has been repainted, other than that I believe it to be original.
     
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