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

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  1. brit

    brit in a box

    fine superspeed shave Mac.:cool:.i must bring out my ranger tech soon..:):eatdrink047:
     
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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    wednesday's endeavor
    1948 brit fb tech
    platinum
    ap shave co tuxedo
    zingari man
    eternity aqua

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  3. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Very nice shave tonight

    1946-47 Aristocrat
    Taylor of Old Bond Street Almond Shave Cream
    Astra sp
    Jayaruh #419 shave brush
    Duke Cannon Ice Cold Aftershave balm


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  4. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Great pic and fantastic looking shave Gary!


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  5. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Red Tip / Kai Blade [​IMG]

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  6. Ky K

    Ky K Well-Known Member

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    Of my Gillette collection by far my favorite is my Bostonian set. This is smooth, close, efficient and comfortable and just down right cool.
    It had become my daily for years, it just being retired in November when I changed over to the Karv open comb.
    Not a mark on it my fear of damaging it after 100 years of flawless service prompted me to give it a rest, I can buy any piece I may need if I put a ding on the Karv, but honestly I still think the Gillette shaves better


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  7. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Fatboy / Kai blade 20210426_132426.jpg

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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome aristocrat shave and pic JD..:cool:
    thank you sir..:):eatdrink047:
     
  9. brit

    brit in a box

    fantastic gillette shaves and pics gents..:cool::happy096:
     
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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    friday's adventure
    z-4 canadian tech
    platinum
    rr 400 synthetic
    hssc forge

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  11. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Thank you.

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  12. MacDaDad

    MacDaDad Well-Known Member

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  13. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    DE SOTD, Sat, May 8th 2021

    Razor: Gillette Slim,H1-MFG 1962, 1st qtr, excellent adjustable, setting 7 then to 8 to finish shave.
    Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (1), excellent blade, sharp & Smoooth with good longevity.
    Soap: Razorock The Dead Sea- nice scent and great lather qualities.
    Brush: Yaqi 24 mm Tuxedo knot-black marble handle [​IMG] excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, great scrubber + great lather painter.
    Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser+ a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
    Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG>7 + ATG with pickups>8.
    Post shave: Razorock The Dead Sea aftershave with witch hazel with a dollop of Nivea balm.
    Results: CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers=[​IMG]excellent shave with my Gillette slim + a Rapira Lux platinum.
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    Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
     
  14. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Super Speed / Kai blade [​IMG]

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  15. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    English flat bottom tech
    Nacet blade
    Every Ready brush restored by @Enrico (and it’s a joy to use)
    Fine L’orange Noir

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  16. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Monday SOTD

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    Gillette ’46 Milord
    Gillette Nacet
    Yaqi Rainbow 26mm Synth
    GD. Amare - Kairos + Lamb Tallow
    Prospectors Classic Aftershave
     
  17. brit

    brit in a box

    absolutely fabulous gillettes gentlemen..:cool::signs154::happy096:
     
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  18. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    :thanks: Gary
     
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  19. MacDaDad

    MacDaDad Well-Known Member

    Thanks Gary for taking care of we The Gillette Flock. :D:eatdrink047: You must be busy and have many Volvos to tune.:happy088:
     
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  20. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Thank you.

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