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

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  1. dmshaver

    dmshaver Well-Known Member

    Very nice looking New Empire, Gary!
     
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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you David..
     
  3. brit

    brit in a box

    tech tuesday
    1950 french thin handle tech set
    platinum
    ds cosmetics tuxedo
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  4. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

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    Tuesday‌ ‌07.21.20 ‌SOTD‌
    Gillette ‘67 M2 Slim Adjustable
    Gillette‌ ‌Nacet‌ Stainless
    Maggard‌ ‌22mm‌ ‌Aluminum‌ ‌Handle‌ ‌2-Band‌ ‌Badger‌ ‌
    Fine Platinum Shave Soap
    Fine Platinum Aftershave

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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome slim shave and pics Jim,good afternoon..
     
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  6. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Thanks and good afternoon to you Gary.
     
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  7. MacDaDad

    MacDaDad Well-Known Member

    Brit New RFB for both head & face..

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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome rfb shave Mac..
     
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  9. MacDaDad

    MacDaDad Well-Known Member

    Thank you Gary, that thing is a head shaving son-of-a-gun.. The smoothest thing I've ever used on my head. Blue Box Platinum or Japanese lettering Feather blades, sharp..
     
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  10. Somnos

    Somnos Well-Known Member

    Happy Tuesday! It is a bit grey out but the temperature is nice and fresh out there with the heat building slowly ahead of some more rain tomorrow. Today’s razor the mighty Gillette Rocket HD 500. It was recommended by a friend over on the Shave Den forum who is an expert on Made in England Gillette. This one was quite minty, cased and at a good price. Love it and Gary was right it is an exceptionally good razor!

    Today’s soap RazoRock Saturnia. I love jamming my beak in this tub. I don’t know what is in it that smells so good but it is an awesome scent. Sulphur and Tuscan herbs apparently.

    Lovely three pass BBS shave achieved and topped off with JV Dark Rebel for the win! Enjoy your shaves and stay safe.

    Rating: 5 / 5

    Razor: Gillette Rocket HD 500 1955-56
    Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
    Brush: Simpson Chubby 1
    Lather: RazoRock Saturnia
    Aftershave: RazoRock Saturnia
    Additional Care:
    B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
    John Varvatos Dark Rebel
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  11. brit

    brit in a box

    the awesome rocket hd..fabulous shave and pic Ed..
     
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  12. Somnos

    Somnos Well-Known Member

    Thanks Gary!
     
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  13. brit

    brit in a box

    wednesday shave
    1952 x-2 canadian tech
    platinum
    wcs synthetic
    highland springs kootenay blue [​IMG]
     
  14. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

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    Wednesday‌ ‌07.22.20 ‌SOTD‌

    Gillette ‘53 Brit Aristocrat Junior Aluminum
    NOS Gillette Red Thin Blade
    Yaqi‌ ‌Ruby‌ ‌Handle‌ ‌24mm‌ ‌2-Band‌ ‌Badger‌ ‌
    RazoRock‌ ‌XXX‌ ‌Italian‌ ‌Shaving‌ ‌Soap‌ ‌
    RazoRock XXX After Shaving Splash


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  15. brit

    brit in a box

    fine #58 shave and pics Jim..
     
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  16. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Thanks Gary
     
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  17. dmshaver

    dmshaver Well-Known Member

    Ahhh, the wonderful Tech. The Canadian iteration is a very nice shaver. Looks like you had a very nice shave, Gary.
     
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  18. dmshaver

    dmshaver Well-Known Member

    7/21/20 SOTD

    ABC Pocket Edition
    Nacet
    MdC Fougere
    M&F #3 Finest
    Thayers
    Lucky Old Man
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  19. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Dvid..
    awesome pocket edition.fine shave and pic David..
     
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  20. dmshaver

    dmshaver Well-Known Member

    Thank you Gary. It was a most enjoyable shave experience with that combination.
     
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