OCtober 2015 - Discuss OC Safety razors

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Jayaruh, Sep 30, 2015.

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  1. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    I had the same thoughts going into Oct:rolleyes:
    Cool razor btw. You dont see them often.
     
    Hodge, Oct 5, 2015
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  2. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    October 5, 2015

    OC October - This month I'll introduce myself to my OCs.
    Gillette New LC
    Gillette Goodwill
    Standard Safety Razor OC
    Schick Type C1 OC

    Hot Shower, Morning Shave
    Soap: Razorock P160
    Brush: Omega Pro 48
    Razor: Gillette New LC
    Blade: 7 o’clock (Blues) (5)
    Thayer's Lemon Witch Hazel
    Aftershave: Myrsol Limon
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    After the excellent Sunday shave (@9 a.m.) I took a step onto the high-wire.
    At 8 a.m. Monday, I had just a minor amount of stubble that normally might make me skip a shave, but a business day to deal with caused me to shave.

    ONE-pass shave (ATG).

    Done and done! I'm very satisfied.

    Though I’ve committed myself to experiment and experience as much as I can with this new-found passion (at such a late stage in life, comparatively) - this is the first razor and blade that unequivocally gets a spot in my rotation - if I ever develop one.

    Everything about this shave combo is a delight. It adds up to a smooth, sharp, comfortable and trouble-free process on a consistent basis - if I can say that after just 5 shaves. (and I think I can because they were daily shaves, as well as a shave with a multi-day growth.) Feedback is nearly silent, but just enough to let me know it was working.

    Every shave ends with a completely smooth, irritation free face.

    Caveat, I do not mean to imply that each shave is automatic. I’ve got just enough experience under my belt now to know that I cannot take anything for granted when shaving. The minute I do, there’s a slip resulting in a weeper, cut or just plain irritation. Like I said when I first started, much of the draw for me to traditional wet shaving is the complete focus it requires, (that reminds me somewhat of meditation), and provides me a bit of ‘me’ time.

    Cheers!
    RT
     
    Rufus T., Oct 5, 2015
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  3. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Took my GEM Damaskeene OC out for its first shave this morning.
    Great razor - not overly aggressive yet was able to produce a very close shave in two passes.
    I was lucky some time ago to pick this one up in near-mint condition, with original box and blade case, for maybe $40 or so.

    Someone might be able to correct me but if memory serves me right this model was produced 1911-1915 and then they moved to a closed comb model for a few decades.

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    Darkbulb, Oct 5, 2015
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  4. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

    I think it means... It's your face, your blade, your razor your shave and its fun.
     
    Dzia Dzia, Oct 5, 2015
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  5. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    perhaps the link below will help...though I question the reliability of the source...
    ;)


    http://theshaveden.com/forums/threa...-gem-ever-ready-star-razor.36657/#post-648075
     
    Rufus T., Oct 5, 2015
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  6. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

    Love that razor, man. I got to get me one of those.
     
    Dzia Dzia, Oct 5, 2015
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  7. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

    I agree. Shaving with mine tomorrow with extra care and attention.
     
    Dzia Dzia, Oct 5, 2015
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  8. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Darkbulb, Oct 5, 2015
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  9. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    There is a newly re-plated one being sold right now....but he is asking $160 for it :)
     
    Darkbulb, Oct 5, 2015
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  10. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

    My budget is short for a while. Maybe try my luck for a few months out in the wild while traveling.
     
    Dzia Dzia, Oct 5, 2015
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  11. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

    That gun coat bronze is a beautiful vintage looking finish. Nice razor!
     
    Dzia Dzia, Oct 5, 2015
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  12. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

    Spot on Sir...The Closed comb was a later model as you say...Rare to get the open comb in that condition ....Lovely...:)
    Billy...:chores016:
     
    Billyfergie, Oct 5, 2015
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  13. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    I found mine in the wild for $40. Unfortunately the seller knew what it was.
     
    Hodge, Oct 5, 2015
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  14. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

    Prices online have been creeping up throughout the year on all razors. $40 seems a more reasonable price for a TTO/OC.
     
    Dzia Dzia, Oct 5, 2015
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  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    10/06/2015
    Razor – New LC with Triad Helix SS
    Blade – Feather (3)
    Brush – Romera Olivewood Synthetic
    Lather – MdC Fougere
    Post - Witch Hazel & Fine L’Orange

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    clint64, Oct 6, 2015
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  16. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    today's open comb
    Gillette New standard
    mine is a 1928 model
    it is finished in gold plate.
    this one is one of my first few de razors. it almost always delivers a very close shave. the comfort came later, as I got better. today it knocked out out of the park, with a very close, comfy shave. 20151006_071326-1.jpg
     
    david of central florida, Oct 6, 2015
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  17. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

    Love the handle. Have you had the razor replated?
     
    Dzia Dzia, Oct 6, 2015
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  18. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    no, the top cap is brassing. it's just not visible in this pic.
    thank you
     
    david of central florida, Oct 6, 2015
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  19. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

    Supporting Vendor
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    Dove Men Face Wash
    RazoRock P.160
    Jayaruh #18 Silver Tip
    Gillette NEW SC/Micromatic Bullet-tip * 1947 BYR
    Personna SS/GEM Stainless
    CWR, Asma Alum Block
    Thayers Lemon WH
    Pinaud Vegetal​

    The RazoRock P.160 face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #18 Silver Tip brush. First pass with my Micromatic Bullet-tip razor and a GEM Stainless Single Edge blade followed by second pass with the Gillette SC NEW gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, alum block, and a final cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Lemon WH and then Pinaud Lilac Vegetal after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
     
    Jayaruh, Oct 6, 2015
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  20. Roderick

    Roderick Well-Known Member

    OCtober 6 - Fat Tuesday
    Gillette Canadian Single Ring /Voskhod (2)
    MWF
    Vulfix 660 Super Badger
    Every Man Jack face lotion
    Proraso Green AS

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    Roderick, Oct 6, 2015
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