OCtober 2015 - Discuss OC Safety razors

Mine came in a Tin where it was sold as the "Crowned" Model....There is reference to it in Waits Safety Razor Compendium ....
Billy...

 

Rapide...

Three Pass Shaving Routine...

Hot Water prep & massage with Coconut Oil
German Rapide SE
Gem Stainless blade (Shimmed - New)
Semogue Boar Brush
Wars Classic Shaving Cream (added Argan oil)
Organic Aloe Vera Gel
Logona Mann Aftershave Splash

The German Rapide I have was made in 1898 and is the most aggressive SE that I have...I call it "Jaws" and you can see why...I got it NOS and she is in lovely condition...I whacked down 4 days of whiskers with ease...This razor is not for a beginner that's for sure....I had a lovely ever so close most perfect BBS result with the Rapide...As the Germans would say...Wunderbar...

Billy...

 

Im getting tired of the "Comeback Kids" routine already.

 

Monday's


Dove Men Face Wash
Arko Stick
Jayaruh #25 WD Synthetic (first shave)
Gillette OT OC/Gillette Aristocrat* 1947 BYR
Personna SS
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Lemon WH
Pinaud Vegetal

This was my first shave with the WD synthetic, and I was so excited that I did both passes with the OT. So, the Aristocrat is just in the picture for eye candy. The Arko Stick face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #25 WD Synthetic brush. Two passes with the Gillette Old Type with brass punch handle and a Personna Super blade 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...

 

October 17
no shave

October 18
no shave

October 19
20's Old Type
Astra SP (1)

As expected, the combo made quick work of 3 days of beard for a nice, one-pass CCS.

JR

 

OCtober 19 - Menthol Monday
Made in England G/N / Voskhod (1)
Proraso Green
Durance en Provence Badger
Every Man Jack face lotion
Proraso Green



Vacation starts tomorrow. It might be a night shave, or a very early shave in the morning. My posts will be spotty until next week.

 

GEM OCMM again today. I continue to work at taming this one as I am still nicking my chin. I wonder if the rise of the goatee correlated with OCMM sales...? I guess that's what keeps me coming back to it - the challenge of getting a near perfect shave even in the difficult areas. Except for the chin it provided a satisfying shave experience and it's trademark super close shave.

T&H PSO
AOS Lavender Cream
T&H Wellington Super Badger
GEM OCMM
GEM SS (1)
Osma Alum Block
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm

Happy shaving - Karl

 

October 19, 2015

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

Morning shave
Hot Shower
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Manna
Brush: Brush: Omega 31025 Scarlatti Boar
Razor: Standard Safety Razor OC (Germany)
Blade: 7 o’clock (Blues) (1)
TSD Witch Hazel
Aftershave: TSD Acqua di Gio



Three-pass shave.

This was the second DE OC that I’ve tried and my initial reaction is very positive. The New LC is currently my favorite DE. The shave today resulted in a shave very similar to the New LC.

The initial whisker reduction was very good. The Standard will easily allow for just a two-pass shave. The razor provides excellent feedback and the shaving angle is easily found by “riding the cap” and making minor angle adjustments from there.

I’m just four hours since the shave, but the immediate result was BBS.

The only negative from the shave appeared mostly when shaving ATG and around the highest concentration of whiskers. It was there where I experienced a noticeable reverberation in the blade. I’m not sure if I had the handle screwed in too tight or too loose. The bottom plate appears to have significant wear around the hole where the handle attaches.

I will spend the week with this razor and switch to a new blade after 3 shaves. I’ll explore minor tweaks to see if the reverberation issue can be corrected.

Play Ball!
RT

 

But isn't that where we experience the excitement of it all?!!

 

Yes yes.... Jaws!

 

October 19, 2015

Somerset's PSO
Proraso green
EJ Best Badger
Gem MMOC w/ Ted Pella (1)
CWR, alum block, Pacific Nick Stick, witch hazel,
CO Bigelow Bay Rum ASB, CO Bigelow Bay Rum Cologne
Queen Bee Apothecary Shea Butter solid lotion

After using the Gillette New SC all last week, it was time for the Gem MMOC. As one can tell by the addition of the PNS, I didn't give this creature its proper respect. She bit me pretty good. I was doing an ATG pass approaching my upper jaw bone just below my sideburns. Because of my overconfidence I wasn't watching my angle and went past exfoliating skin. There was blood! I hurried through the rest of my shave and when the alum block hit my skin, I knew I was still alive. We won't be making those mistakes again. But after 9 hours I am still smooth and still handsome and none worse for wear.

Continued good shaves for all!
Don

 

today I used;
Gillette(ndc) new long comb.
it has the standard ball end handle.
very nice shave

 

Menthol Monday, October 19, 2015


iKon OC DLC with Black Mamba Handle
Feather #2
Druida Robo Brush 28 X 52mm
Sterling Soap Co. Margaritas In The Arctic
Cucumber Melon Whipped Shea Butter
Myrsol Metilsol Aftershave


Menthol Monday shave was a face chiller with Sterling’s MITA. The iKon OC mowed the stubble down nicely and left me with a scary close 3 pass BBS shave today. The Druida Robo Brush has super soft tips, excellent flow through, and decent backbone. It had no trouble generating a mountain of frosty lather. The chill was on during the first pass, went up a notch on the second pass, and had my eyes watering by the third pass. A generous splash of Myrsol Metilsol made me stand up straight. WOW!
Love the burn!


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I struggle with my chin using a OCMM as well. It does great for most of my face, but the chin is difficult.

 

OCtober 19 SOTD:

Stirling Synthetic Brush
Stirling Frozen Tundra
Schick Type C1
Stirling Unscented PSB
Brut Classic AS

I was a bit rushed this morning, so I skipped the picture. Still got in a good shave with the Schick Type C1, though.

 

I had planned on a quick one pass with the Sheraton and out the door tomorrow but my Schick B2 OC arrived tonight. If I can figure out how to get a sharp blade loaded, I may give it a go as well.

 

After the nick below my sideburns I'm glad I have a goatee.

 

10/20/2015
Razor – Wolfman OC with Triad Helix SS
Blade – Feather (2)
Brush – Olivewood with TGN Finest Fan
Lather – B&M Seville
Post - Witch Hazel & Myrsol F/Extra

 

today I used my;
Gillette single ring
it's serial number dates it to 1918.
it's close shave, elegant simplicity, and maneuverability always make me wonder why another model was ever made.
it always is a top performer for me.
mine well eventually get a replate. for now, I'll just enjoy its shave.

 

Tuesday's


Dove Men Face Wash
C.O. Bigelow Shave Cream
Jayaruh #23 Silver Tip
Gillette OT OC/Gillette Aristocrat* 1947 BYR
Personna SS
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Lemon WH
Pinaud Vegetal

The C.O. Bigelow Shave Cream face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #23 Silver Tip brush. First pass with my Gillette Aristocrat (1947 Birth Year Razor) with a Personna Super blade followed by second pass with the Gillette Old Type with brass punch handle 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...