OCtober 2016 - Discuss Open Comb Razors

Razor: Gillette OC
Blade: Personna Platinum (4)
Brush: El Druida Red Heart Chakte Kok/African Blackwood 2 Band Badger.
Soap: Eufros Tierra Humeda
Aftershave: Myrsol F./Extra

 

Thanks amigo, I would vote the Timeless the best new stainless steel razor of 2016. It's really that good. Zero drag, glides without any trouble. So far I've used Polsilver, 7 o' clock , Gillette Wilkinson, and Feathers. All work great. I sound like a car dealer here but the razor is that good .

 

Nice. That looks like it's silver? If so, have you tried the hot water / banking soda / aluminum foil treatment?

HERM

 

Gonna use this razor tomorrow. It's not a New, or at least it doesn't match the two I have. It has a flat bottom. Is this a New Deluxe? Any ID help gentlemen?





HERM

 

October 13, 2016
Wolfman WR-01 OC + Ti with Triad Ti
Feather (2)
Rudy Vey Rover with TGN Finest
Fine L’Orange Noir Shave Stick
Witch Hazel
Fine L’Orange Noir

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A first rate shave this morning. I absolutely love Fine L'Orange Noir. Along with Platinum they are my two favorite aftershaves by a wide margin. So having a soap to match L'Orange Noir allows me to enjoy the scent throughout the shave. I find the soap very easy to use in shave stick form with easy lathering and solid performance. Sticking with my normal 3 pass shave and touch ups allowed me to catch the baby all over with the exception of my bottom right neck. It's not worth the hassle this morning so I will call it a near BBS. I finished the shave with a splash of Fine L'Orange Noir. I hope everyone has a great Thursday.

 

Dove Men Face Wash
L'OCCITANE Cade
Jayaruh Bumble Bee
Gillette Franken razor
Personna Super
CWR, Asma Alum Block
T.N. Dickinson's WH
Pinaud Vegetal

 

Up next for OCtober;
Grafco open comb
Probably made by Merkur for a medical supplies company named Graham Field Co.
Its a three piece open comb safety razor. This model does not require a key to open.
Date of manufacture is the only thing I couldn't find. pics borrowed from Google. Mine can be seen in sotd thread.

 

Thanks Herm, for the most part the razor is nickel over brass (photo editing darkened up the pic, and there is some brassing on the handle), except for the collar above the handle barrel, and the bottom inner barrel and knob. I cant figure out that these two metals are. They are a dark grey even when polished and are not magnetic, possibly Aluminum or Pewter? . Here is my pic before photo editing so you can see the true nature of the razor.

 

Thursday, OCtober 13, 2016

El Druida Manchurian
Mike's Natural Soap - Sweet Pumpkin Spice
Gillette New Long Comb Rhodium Rose Gold
Personna 74 #12
I Coloniali Aftershave Balm


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That ..... is stunning . I am very much in awe right now.

 

Thanks for the very kind words Andrew. Have a great Thursday!

 

Thanks Mark, you too!

 

Stunning. Your photography skills are over the top. Your photos were always very good but they are over the top now.

 

Gillette New Standard + Polsilver blade = 2 pass BBS shave. The razor seemed very mild today. This soap is something else, super easy lather, very slick and protective. Be well everyone!

 

Razor: Gillette OC
Blade: Personna Platinum (5)
Brush: El Druida Red Heart Chakte Kok/African Blackwood 2 Band Badger.
Soap: Eufros Tierra Humeda
Aftershave: Myrsol F./Extra

Another near BBS with these products. I've been really enjoying this focus and discussion.


I have to hit the road for a few days. I'll be back Sunday. Here is my travel kit.

 

Top notch travel kit my friend! The best part about your photos is the woods. Just looks so nice and cool compared to Florida. Have yourself a great trip!

 

Thank you very much Mike. Frost here tonight.

 

Great photo and excellent travel kit. Have a safe trip.

 

Nice kit amigo. Have a safe trip my friend.