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Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by brit, Apr 16, 2019.

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  1. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Thank you....

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  2. Mike-R41

    Mike-R41 Well-Known Member

    I have a 1969 black beauty on its way!!! I’ll post pics when it arrives !!!!
     
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  3. brit

    brit in a box

    very good sir..looking forward..
     
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  4. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Blue tip / Ladas blade [​IMG]

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  5. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette New LC / Gillette 7o'clock yellow [​IMG]

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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    lovely new lc sir..
     
  7. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Slim twist / Feather blade [​IMG]

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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool slim twist..
     
  9. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Fatboy / Kai blade [​IMG]

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  10. AGHisBBS

    AGHisBBS Well-Known Member

    Looks like they were meant to go together.:happy088:
     
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  11. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you sir..:)
     
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  12. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Flare tip / Gillette Stainless [​IMG]

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  13. kjbarth

    kjbarth Well-Known Member

    Monday OCtober 7

    Hitting cleanup, one of the pride of my collection, Gillette British Aristocrat #15.

    Bowl/Scuttle - GP12
    Soap - MWF
    Brush - Rubberset 200-4
    Blade - Feather HI SS (6)
    Razor - 1938 Gillette British Aristocrat #15
    Post Shave - OSMA Pierre alum, Baum.BE A/S balm

    Shave rating 5 of 5

    Had to take a few days off from shaving - surgery on my left hand on Friday and had some pain issues over the weekend so didn't want to risk it. My 4th OCtober shave is with one of my favorite razors period; a 1938 Gillette British Aristocrat #15. The shave was so smooth, the razor feels so solid and has good heft. There was a little bit of blade feel (which I like) but not overly aggressive. My Monday soap was MWF and that is a very good soap - I just wish I had more. The Rubberset 200-4 brush is a little floppy for my taste but still did a good job. Post shave, the alum reported very little - one little weeper - which I think backs up how good the razor and shave were. The shave was BBS on 2 passes with no follow-up needed.

    I'm not sure I'll shave Tuesday, may wait an extra day so I can look through my razors to see which one is next AND use MWF again (as if I need an excuse).

    Happy OCtober and great shaves everyone.
    [​IMG]


    - Ken
     
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  14. brit

    brit in a box

    stunning aristocrat Ken..
     
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  15. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Gold Tech / Gillette 7o'clock yellow [​IMG]

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  16. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    Gillette British 1950's Rockets (2).jpg
    Razor:Gillette British Rocket(Nickel one today)- MFG 1950's(just a great lower mid aggressive razor)
    Blade: Gillette silver blue (4)
    Soap: Barrister & Mann Seville
    Brush : Razorock Noir 400
    Pre-shave: Brush wash face with CeraVe
    Post shave: Alum + cold water rinse
    Post shave: Fine fresh Vetiver with witch hazel
    Results: CCS,DFS,BbS + Alum block indicated nothing + no weepers= [​IMG]
     
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  17. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool tech Stuart..
     
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  18. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome rockets Ron..
     
  19. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Thank you..

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  20. kjbarth

    kjbarth Well-Known Member

    Thank you Gary


    - Ken
     
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