Open Comb Central - The Place With Real Teeth (No R41, Hybrid or Closed Combs)

Sunday, 10/26/14:

New Improved- New Standard
Astra SP
Proraso Green Croap
Whipped Dog Silvertip brush
Pfaltzgraff bowl
Old Spice Classic AS

Don't know if you'd like a "review" of this razor, but I thought I'd pass on my impressions. First shave with this pretty razor I picked up at a local online estate auction. It was a mess, but it cleaned up nicely.




Initial thoughts were that it "performed" much like an Old Type, but milder. When the blade is loaded, the blade exposure is not large. With the way the head is designed there is pretty much only one angle to get the blade to your face with little room between "steep" and "shallow". I liked the larger handle than the ball-ends of my Old Type or my New. The razor felt more "controllable". Had a 3-day growth, which is probably not a good idea for a first shave. First pass (WTG) was uneventful. It seemed to behave like a new with the "scratchiness" of an Old Type. Did a second XTG pass and I was sure I was going to have LOTS of feedback from my aftershave. Finished with a 3rd ATG pass and then a little cleanup around my jaw line (like usual). One minor nick on my neck because the razor slipped in my hand. I splashed cold water on my face (thank God for menthol!) My face seemed to feel a bit irritated, or so I thought. Grabbed the AS and braced myself for a shock. Manned-up and splashed it on. To my amazement, no feedback, except for a bit on my neck.

Razor Comparison - Old Type, New Standard, New:



CONCLUSION: This was a very close shave, not bad at all. It was a bit less comfortable than my NEW, but much more than my Old Type. This baby's a keeper!

UPDATE: End of the day. My face has felt wonderful all day. It's 9:00 PM and I'm still "faceturbating" like crazy! I like this razor!

 

mine often surprises me also. I'll be thinking it's an ok shave, then wow, it's really close.

 

SOTD

October 26, 2014

Prep: Hot shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: Merkur 15C OC/ Weber Bulldog
Blade: Ladas
Lather: Seifenglatt Toulouse
Brush: Simpson Berkeley 46B
Post: Alum. Dickerson WH
Aftershave: Stephan Island Lime. Nivea Energy Balm
Fantastic shave! The Merkur 15c OC is an efficient razor.
Go out and get it!

 

27 OCtober Shave Plan

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Mr. G I love that sexy brush!

 

Thanks! I have become very selective in what I restore for my own use and this one really is the cat's meow.

 

that is a nice one. I'd bet it's very comfortable to use. I know that knot is awesome.

 

Beautiful. Nice review.

 

Sorry, got busy and forgot to post Saturdays info, I'll post yesterday's and today's here now

Oct 25 2014
LC NEW ball end
Wilkinson classic blade, 4th use
Vie Long Peleón horse hair brush
British Sterling AS

Oct 26 2014
Gem Open Comb Micromatic
Gem Blue Star Super single edge, 1st use
Captain's Choice Bay Rum AS, sample from Luxury Barber box

 

OCtober 26
First day of Snow - It probably will not stay. The temperature is hovering around 0C/32F.
Second shave with the unknown Old Type clone / Gillette white wrapper (2)
Cella
Vulfix 660 Super Badger
Vintage Old Spice

 

Sunday Night Shave Society

I haven't shaved since Wednesday, so I decided to go with an OC tonight.

Pre: Hot water
Razor: Merkur OC
Blade: Shark
Cream: Proraso Red
Brush: VDH Badger
After: Aqua Velva Musk

 

SOTD 10-26-2014



Gillette bar handle short comb New

Art of Shaving mini badger brush

Personna blade

Proraso White soft soap

Home-brew "White Citrus" after shave splash


Not my favorite shave or favorite razor today, but serviceable nonetheless. I don't think I'll be using it as part of my regular rotation -- it seemed a bit more aggressive than I would have liked -- but it did the job today, and it sure did clean up pretty.

 

Great review! Thanks! I have an old that I'm still working on my technique with. This gives me a gauge for my next OC.

 

OCtober 27
Old Type Clone / Gillette white wrapper (3)
Me and My Mom's Soap Company - Minty Soap
Simms 200B Boar
Thayers Lemon Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Ice Sport

 

do you have the long comb version.
if so, did you notice a difference between the two?

 

My bride is in the pool, it's down to the 80s here

 

Oct 27 2014
Open comb Gem Micromatic
Gem Blue Star Super, 2nd use
CRSW Fall limited edition soap
Vie Long Peleón horse hair brush
British Sterling AS

Got a real nice DFS today, the OC micromatic is a nice razor, but I think I like my NEWs better.

 

No, only the SC.

If anyone wants to PIF me a long comb, I'll gladly post a comparison

 

I like this so much today it will be used tomorrow.
28 OCtober Shave Plan

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That is not nice. My bride and I were cuddling in front of the fireplace.