Gillette Shaves

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

  1. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome,have a great time.:cool::bounce017:
     
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  2. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Flare Tip / Gillette Platinum [​IMG]

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  3. brit

    brit in a box

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  4. brit

    brit in a box

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  5. Umma2gumma

    Umma2gumma Well-Known Member

    Thank you!
     
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  6. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    English Gillette HD500 Razor
    Gillette Platinum Blade
    Rubberset 400-3 Boar (restored) Brush
    TOBS Lemon & Lime Shave Cream
    Sea Breeze Astringent
    Pinaud Citrus Musk Eau De Cologne


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  7. Umma2gumma

    Umma2gumma Well-Known Member

    Super 84 Adjustable @5
    Astra SP (2)
    Cremo (not the biggest fan but it works and takes the least amount of space)
    Aqua Velva
     
  8. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

    Cold Water Rinse
    C.O. Bigelow Shave Cream
    Jayaruh #119 Synthetic
    Gillette English Flat Bottom NEW
    PolSilver DE Blade
    CWR
    Mennen Skin Bracer

    The C.O. Bigelow Shave Cream lathered well with the Jayaruh #119 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette English Flat Bottom NEW Razor and the PolSilver DE Blade blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Mennen Skin Bracer. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
     
  9. Umma2gumma

    Umma2gumma Well-Known Member

    Super Adjustable 109 @5
    Astra SP (3)
    Proraso Green
    Pinaud Clubman

    I definitely find the shorter handled version more efficient. I actually compared them side by side and the gaps appear identical at the same settings. So it must all be in the balance and dynamic.

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  10. brit

    brit in a box

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  11. Umma2gumma

    Umma2gumma Well-Known Member

    Razor: ‘67 Gillette Superspeed
    Blade: Astra SP (4)
    Soap: Arko stick
    A/S: Mennen Skin Bracer

    Mild and efficient. I really like Gillette flare tip Superspeeds. Although it could have benefitted more from a sharper razor like Permasharp or a fresh Feather. But Astra SP is “sharp enough”.

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  12. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

    Cold Water Rinse
    Tabac Shave Soap
    Jayaruh #119 Synthetic
    Gillette English Flat Bottom NEW
    PolSilver DE Blade
    CWR
    Tabac After Shave

    The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #119 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette English Flat Bottom NEW Razor and the PolSilver DE Blade blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
     
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  13. ChrisB

    ChrisB Well-Known Member

    Glorious looking razor and case Jim. I can't tell from the pic if it's wood/bakelite, but looks cool anyway.
     
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  14. ChrisB

    ChrisB Well-Known Member

    21 May 2024
    Aristocrat, Gillette Platinum, Pura Setola, still with the Agar, lovely thick lather, but drew some blood today

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  15. ChrisB

    ChrisB Well-Known Member

    Comparing the Gillette Aristocrat with the Popular.

    At first sight they have the same design, just the handles are different, the popular is lighter.
    On closer inspection I think the Aristocrat is a little fatter by a hair or two

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    Quite scary to see close up what we scrape our faces with for our daily shaves!
     
  16. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Thanks. That's one of my favorite razors. The box I made. It is burl.
     
  17. brit

    brit in a box

    fine example.:cool: and a fine shaver.i really like my 67 m-4,but prefer my 1965 brit made version due to being all brass/nickel.same head,just heavier.these 1960's flare tips were the pinnacle of the non adjustable gillettes imo.:):eatdrink047:
     
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  18. brit

    brit in a box

    they are the same head,other than the tabs that open the doors on the aristocrat.the dors don't open on the popular unless you spin the razor quickly correct?fine examples with nice cases.:cool:
     
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  19. brit

    brit in a box

    absolutely fabulous gillette shaves,set ups and pics Gentlemen.:cool::bounce017::happy096:
     
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  20. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Thank you.

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