1. 50's Gillette Rocket HD with depicted hardware and software
    Gillette Platinum (1) works well ~ smooth and sharp ~ seems a pity to drag this on to day 2
    Super smooth Sunday shave all set for the week and month ahead

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  2. why? hd/platinum is good for many shaves..old school rules pal..:cool:
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  3. because I can!
    I might try out @Terry terry's idea of a fresh blade each day...
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  4. fair enough:):eatdrink047:
  5. :happy102:





    Hey wait a moment....
    That's right :happy088:.

    tp
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  6. truly american..;):eatdrink047:
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    Gillette Valet/AutoStrop Gold VC4 * Feather FHS-10
    Yaqi Aqua 24mm High Mountain Silvertip Badger
    D.R. Harris Windsor Shaving Soap * Epsilon Blue Mediterranean AS​
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    Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

    Cold Water Rinse
    TSD Iced Lime Shave Stick
    Semogue 1305 Boar
    Gillette No Notch Super Speed
    PolSilver
    CWR
    Dickinson's Witch Hazel
    Osage Rub

    The TSD Iced Lime Shave Stick lathered well with Semogue 1305 Boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette No Notch Super Speed and PolSilver Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
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    Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

    Cold Water Rinse
    Tabac Shave Soap
    Semogue 1305 Boar
    Gillette No Notch Super Speed
    PolSilver
    CWR
    Dickinson's Witch Hazel
    Tabac After Shave

    The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with Semogue 1305 Boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette No Notch Super Speed and PolSilver Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Tabac After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
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  10. 03 OCT 2023

    2 days growth

    Cold Water Prep and shave, Proraso Pre shave
    Stirling Barber Shop
    Omega 49
    Timeless
    Gillette 1950’s Rocket HD
    Voskhod (1)
    Mixed Old Spice with Nivea balm

    Score = 9.5 /10 DFS plus some BBS
    Plan: to stick with a fresh blade each day for a while. This will help the learning curve.
    Going from a dull blade to a fresh blade the next day requires a different touch, not helping the learning curve or a fair comparison between blades
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    Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

    Cold Water Rinse
    Williams Mug Shaving Soap
    Semogue 1305 Boar
    Gillette No Notch Super Speed
    PolSilver
    CWR
    Dickinson's Witch Hazel
    Lustray Spice After Shave

    The Williams Mug Shaving Soap lathered well with Semogue 1305 Boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette No Notch Super Speed and PolSilver Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Lustray Spice After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
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    Thursday's Cold Water Shave

    Cold Water Rinse
    Vintage Life Licorice Shaving Soap
    Semogue 1305 Boar
    Gillette No Notch Super Speed
    PolSilver
    CWR
    Dickinson's Witch Hazel
    Lustray Spice After Shave

    The Vintage Life Licorice Shaving Soap lathered well with Semogue 1305 Boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette No Notch Super Speed and PolSilver Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Lustray Spice After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
  13. 1967 British Gillette Slim Twist/Shark SS

    Extro Cosmessi Pirata/Yaqi Ferrari

    Rebul Lime...

    Have a great day to all...

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  14. Nice...
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  15. 05 Oct 2023

    48 hours ... continuing the them of a fresh DE blade per shave

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    Cold Water Prep and shave, Proraso Pre shave, Stirling Barber Shop, Omega 49, Timeless bowl
    Razor = Gillette 1950’s Rocket HD
    Blade = Feather (1)
    Old Spice and Nivea balm
    Score = 9.5 DFS + BBS
    Comments = Love the feel of nice fresh blade, Feather does feel better than the Voskhod, with maybe an edge over the Gillette Platinum
  16. Canadian Gillette New LC w/Colonial General Handle Razor
    Bolzano Superinox Stainless Blade
    Rubberset 200-2 Boar (restored) Brush
    Monsavon Au Lait Shave Cream
    Sea Breeze Astringent
    Shulton Old Spice w/M-Bomb After Shave


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    Friday's Cold Water Shave

    Cold Water Rinse
    Vintage Life Licorice Shaving Soap
    Semogue 1305 Boar
    Gillette No Notch Super Speed
    PolSilver
    CWR
    Dickinson's Witch Hazel
    Lustray Spice After Shave

    The Vintage Life Licorice Shaving Soap lathered well with Semogue 1305 Boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette No Notch Super Speed and PolSilver Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Lustray Spice After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
  18. Gillette Fatboy / Voskhod blade [​IMG]

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  19. Gillette Flare Tip (black handle) / Voskhod blade [​IMG]

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  20. British Gillette No 58 Set (1956)
    Gillette Nacet Stainless Blade
    Yaqi w/Maggard Badger/Boar Brush
    Love My Skin Beau Brummel Cybilla Soap
    Sea Breeze Astringent
    Shulton Old Spice Musk After Shave


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