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Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by brit, May 23, 2021.

  1. SRQShaver

    SRQShaver Well-Known Member

    I had my first shave with a New long comb. The blade feel was excellent. I really enjoy the sound it makes. I’m not sold on the handle so I might try the head on a longer, more substantial handle. In any event, I really enjoyed my first shave with it and look forward to more!
     
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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    fine 1st shave with the new lc.welcome aboard..:cool::eatdrink047:
     
  3. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Red Tip / Gillette Stainless [​IMG]

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  4. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Gillette Flair Tip (C4) Razor
    Gillette Nacet Stainless Blade
    Lord Chesterfield/Two Band Badger (restored) Brush
    Taylor of Old Bond Street Lime Zest Shave Cream
    Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Egyptian Musk
    Old Spice Fresh Lime After Shave


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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    fine gillette shaves gents..cool gear..:cool:
     
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  6. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Thanks Gary.
     
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  7. SRQShaver

    SRQShaver Well-Known Member

    Definitely one of the best-executed handles of any razor. It's really a standout, especially for Gillette razors of the era.

    My most recent vintage Gillette shave was with a 1940s Super Speed and Wizamet Super Iridium blade on its first use and my first time using both the razor and blade. The shave was very close but I had some irritation along the jawline. If I had to pass judgment I'd say that the blade is very sharp but not as smooth as others I have used recently. I'm wondering how a second shave will feel.
     
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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    New to me shave.
    1930 Canadian New LC Windsor
    platinum
    Mr.EE #002
    The Club Signature K-2

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    Good day Gents..:)
    New LC shave today with some newly acquired items.
    Fabulous K-2 signature lather by A & E,built with the finest badger.
    Smooth 2 passer in the usual N-S,S-N configuration with the Canadian Windsor/gold tech handle.
    with a little buffing for good measure.
    Fabulous post shave feel,
    Matching splash to finish

    Outstanding.:cool:
    Is it the best soap out there?
    Not sure as all my A&E stuff is excellent.

    Just arrived this morning.
    After a clean up.
    1930 Canadian Windsor New LC Set.
    worn plating,cracked handle,tatty case-$11..Locally found.

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    Have a fine afternoon everyone..
    :eatdrink047:
     
  9. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Gillette Blue Tip (C4) Razor
    Gillette Nacet Stainless Blade
    Czechoslovakian Triumph Boar (restored) Brush
    Viking Revolution Clary Sage Shave Cream
    Sea Breeze Astringent
    Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue After Shave


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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome blue tip shave Jim.nice set..:cool:
     
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  11. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Thank you Gary.
     
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  12. brit

    brit in a box

    thursday shave
    1950 canadian tech
    7 oclock black
    yaqi ruby best badger
    fine platinum soap-old formula
    floid black

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    good afternoon gents.
    late day shave with another newly rescued tech
    fabulously fine lather
    smooth 2 passer in the usual way..
    floid to finish
    awesome.

    1948-51? canadian tech in near unused condition,well the razor..
    box fair.
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    have a great evening everyone
    :eatdrink047:
     
  13. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Fatboy / Gillette 7o'clock SharpEdge [​IMG]

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  14. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome fat friday shave Stuart.have a fine weekend..:cool:
     
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  15. brit

    brit in a box

    friday
    canadian new sc/thin handle
    7oclock black-2
    ds cosmetics tuxedo
    tallow and steel boreal

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    good day gents
    wet dark and chilly day today,
    perfect for a trek in the woods.
    fabulous piney lather with the tuxedo,
    smooth 2 passer in the usual manner with the canuck new sc/platinum super platinum combo.
    matching splash to finish.
    i smell like a wet tree..:D

    awesome.
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    the hardware

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    have a fine friday everyone
    :eatdrink047:


     
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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    the weekender
    1945 #77 new rfb thin handle/black case
    polsilver
    yaqi silvertip
    the club signature k-2 and splash

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    good afternoon gents.
    had to revisit this fine soap again.
    fabulously slick lather built with the yaqi silvertip.
    smooth 2 passer in the usual manner.
    the polsilver blade was top notch and worked well with the new rfb
    post shave feel is outstanding,no aftershave required.
    but i did anyway..;)
    awesome.:)

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    have a great weekend everyone.
    :eatdrink047:
     
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  17. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Gillette Red Tip (C4) Razor
    Gillette Nacet Stainless Blade
    Rubberset 200-2 Boar (restored) Brush
    TOBS Lemon & Lime Shave Cream
    Sea Breeze Astringent
    Pinaud Citrus Musk Eau De Cologne


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  18. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Thank you.

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  19. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Gold Tech / Gillette 7o'clock SharpEdge [​IMG]

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  20. brit

    brit in a box

    fabulous red tip shave and pic Jim..:cool:
     
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