Awesome razor. Looks fantastic. It’s really cool to have a prototype. The head looks much more interesting then the production razor. Steve
SUNDAY'S SHAVE Bath Soap - Shulton Old Spice "Captain's Soap Chest" Edition (circa 1974) Razor - Gillette Superspeed (circa 1947-1952) (Re-plated in Nickel Finish by Razor Emporium) Blade - *6th Shave Shave Brush - Custom Created Handle by an "Unknown" Artist (Fitted with a synthetic 26mm Knot by Nathan of Envy Shave) Shave Soap - Shulton Old Spice (circa mid 60's-late 70's, fits 3.75 ounce mugs from the era) Shave Mug - Shulton Ship Grand Turk - Tempered Glass (sold 1964 thru 1978) with Custom Lid by Nathan of Envy Shave Aftershave - Shulton Old Spice (circa 1980's) Deodorant - Shulton Old Spice (circa early-mid 1980's) Fragrance - Shulton Old Spice Long Lasting Cologne Spray (circa 1980's 'tester bottle' made for store display only, extremely rare.) "Grand Turk Ship" Shaving Stand by Desire Metal Works Start of the NFL football season. I'll go with the vintage this time.
Thank you Steve. It's still very exciting for me to own and occasionally use this razor as it represents the very beginning of the Schick razor company. Here is what @BBS said to me regarding this particular razor a while back... Aside from the head design, there are a few differences between this and the production model Type A razors. 1) When rotated in the shaving position the blade is locked in place from below by a cam like action vs. a top down spring action. Although probably not intended, this allows the blade exposure to be adjusted. 2) Top cap is screw on vs. press on. 3) Entirely plated brass construction making it a heavyweight at 132 grams vs. brass head with alloy body at 60 grams. As far as the internal pieces, the spring and blade banks are the same as a production models and interchangeable.
SOTD : 12th September 2021. Shaving Recipe For today. Prep: Warm shower:/Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel. Pre: Cold wet flannel to my face. FatFace Ocean Escape Soap Bar. Brush: Fine 24mm Synthetic. Bowl Lather. Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl. Lather: Williams Mug Shaving Soap. Blade: Personna Gem modified PTFE. (D2) Razor: Valet Auto Strop VC1. Post: Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./ Cien Aqua ASL./Nivea Men Fresh Kick ASB. Greetings, A relaxing Sunday morning shave. Another enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups comfortable silky smooth shave with no errors to report...Finishing the shave off with a small dollop of Nivea Men Kick ASB. My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine. Stay safe, and enjoy your Sunday ladies & gentlemen.
Sunday SOTD Karve CB Gladius OC level D / Polsilver Super Iridium Elite Razor Fire and Ice 24mm Manchurian White Fan Barrister and Mann Cheshire Shaving Soap & Aftershave
Sunday September 12, 2021 Razor: Clark Silver King Blade: Gem SS Brush: Trotter Handcraft "Scoville" Soap: WK La Fougère Parfaite AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70 AS 2: BRUT Splash Fragrance: BRUT Cologne Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,040
Great stuff. Very interesting read. Enjoy that unicorn. It is great seeing it being used. I appreciate the write up. Thanks.
Shave of the day… September Focus: Shave in the shower: check Shave with an SE razor: check This was actually yesterday’s shave, but I just made time now to post. Schick 500 Schick Blade Simpson Trafalgar T3 Speick Shaving Cream Speick Aftershave
HLS Colibri 1.50 / Descosmetic Ti Handle Voskhod Teflon Blade Williams Mug Soap Maggard Green Handle 2 band Phoenix Shaving Aloe Vera Balm Johnny B. PM
Lather Catcher Sunday's Shave Cold Water Rinse Musgo Real Shave Soap Jayaruh #292 Badger 1907 Gem Jr. Lather Catcher Personna GEM SS PTFE CWR Aqua Velva Sensitive 5 in 1 AS Balm The Musgo Real Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #292 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1907 Gem Jr. Lather Catcher with a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva Sensitive 5 in 1 AS Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
Sunday morning: L’Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole Super Speed/Gillette day 12 Vi John Menthol SC Prep ASB Mennen Skin Bracer AS Splash It’s been around three years since I last used this Vi John Menthol cream and I think I’ll wait another three years before I use it again. It’s nowhere near as good as the regular version which Mo sent me. Ok, it lathers great, but the scent is weird - sort of like a cheap incense, the menthol sensation is so subdued that you can barely feel it, and it’s not that skin friendly compared to the regular kind. The Prep took good care of my postshave needs, and the Skin Bracer aftershave not only smells so old school and nice it feels so good on my face. Another great shave albeit rather hurried. Have a good Sunday - be well and safe! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Thank you Jim. The background is my new quartz vanity top in the master bath. The remodeling is finally complete.
