OCtober 2016 - Discuss Open Comb Razors

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by clint64, Sep 24, 2016.

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  1. Redfisher

    Redfisher Doesn't celebrate National Donut Day

    If you can ever wrap your head around the price I personally think that the Timeless is the best thing going.

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    Redfisher, Oct 16, 2016
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  2. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

    I gave it a good hard look-see and read reviews here and elsewhere. Looks like a great razor. For the price it really is a toss-up with the Blackbird. If I were able it would be a hard choice. The thing about the Blackbird is i could get a black base plate with the rest of the razor in the unpolished stainless. But alas.... Just a dream!
    Beautiful rig though. I like the scallops the head.
    ... To be continued...
    wine-3.GIF
    Don
     
    Dzia Dzia, Oct 16, 2016
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  3. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: Gillette Goodwill 1930's Ball End Open Comb (Made in Canada) PIF from @Spud from PEI.
    Blade: Personna Platinum (4)
    Brush: Franks Shave Finest Faux Ebony (Travel)
    Soap: Route 66 Bourbon Jungle
    Aftershave: Route 66 Bourbon Jungle Balm
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    Douglas Carey, Oct 17, 2016
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  4. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

    Supporting Vendor
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    Dove Men Face Wash
    TABAC
    Jayaruh #109 silvertip badger
    German made OT
    7 am Plus Hi Platinum
    CWR, Asma Alum Block
    T.N. Dickinson's WH
    Aqua Velva Musk
     
    Jayaruh, Oct 17, 2016
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  5. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    Today I used my:
    Matador Elegante open comb razor
    (No pic, sorry)(i borrowed one from Internet) newelegante.jpg
    This razor is not expensive. 25 bucks or so. It never fails to give me a great shave.
     
    david of central florida, Oct 17, 2016
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  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    October 17, 2016
    Timeless OC .95 Gap with Triad Ti
    Feather (3)
    Zenith B02 Boar
    Reef Point Dragon’s Blood
    Witch Hazel
    Fine Platinum

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    clint64, Oct 17, 2016
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  7. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

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    Douglas Carey, Oct 17, 2016
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  8. spidey9

    spidey9 Well-Known Member

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    Shave for OCtober 17, 2016

    Valet Auto-Strop VC1
    Feather FHS blade (2)
    The Grooming Co. synthetic brush
    Stirling Barbershop soap & aftershave

    Auto-Strop VC1's are very cool razors. They're light, agile and smooth shavers while still being moderately aggressive. In addition to the Feather blade I used today, they will take a modified Gem blade. A good thing, as after two shaves this feather blade is about done. VC1's are easy to find at bargain prices.

    --Bob
     
    spidey9, Oct 17, 2016
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  9. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Menthol Monday, October 17, 2016

    Rubberset 400 #3 Omega 10066
    Stirling Soap Co.- Margaritas In The Arctic
    Wolfman WR1- OC with Darwin Deluxe Titanium
    Personna 74 #14
    Margaritas In The Arctic Witch Hazel
    Barrister and Mann Reserve Cool


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    Boojum1, Oct 17, 2016
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  10. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Very good setup and picture amigo. :happy096:
     
    Douglas Carey, Oct 17, 2016
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  11. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Thank you Doug! highfive.gif
     
    Boojum1, Oct 17, 2016
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    October 18, 2016
    Wolfman WR-01 OC + Ti with Hempel Ti
    Feather (1)
    Zenith B02 Boar
    Route 66 Twisted Tweed
    Witch Hazel
    Floid Blue

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    clint64, Oct 18, 2016
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  13. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

    Supporting Vendor
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    Dove Men Face Wash
    TABAC
    Jayaruh #109 silvertip badger
    Gillette English made Goodwill
    7 am Plus Hi Platinum
    CWR, Asma Alum Block
    T.N. Dickinson's WH
    Aqua Velva Musk
     
    Jayaruh, Oct 18, 2016
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  14. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Tuesday, OCtober 18, 2016

    Simpson '58
    Nuavia Blu
    Gillette New Deluxe with TRIAD Aristocrat Ti
    Personna 74 #15
    Fine Fresh Vetiver


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    Boojum1, Oct 18, 2016
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  15. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    SOTN OCtober 17th
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    Bigelo and Parkin Travel Razor
    Feather(2)
    Stirling 24mm Synthetic
    RazoRock XXX
    Crown King Scuttle
    Lime AS and Nivea Sensitive ASB

    Good morning friends. Last night I tool the B&P travel razor out for its maiden voyage. This a a very awkward razor to use as there is no handle and you hold it by griping the tabs between your thumb and index finger. I found it difficult to stay on the cap with this razor and making E-W passes were very cumbersome. Another issue with using the razor was keeping the pressure down as it weighs next to nothing. It took a lot of focus but I was able to walk away from the shave without irritation or bloodletting. After 3 passes I ended with a nice DFS!

    Second time using the RR XXX and it does make a very nice smelling lather that is cushiony and slick while it is on your face. But I notice there is practically no residual slickness left by the soap. I have yet to experience this from any of the other soaps that I use. Have you guys noticed this with any of the other RR tallow formula soaps ? On the plus side it rinses off very cleanly although a bit drying as well.

    Have a great day my friends!
     
    Linuxguile, Oct 18, 2016
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  16. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    18 October 2016

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    Fatip Grande
     
    Bama Samurai, Oct 18, 2016
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  17. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: Gillette Goodwill 1930's Ball End Open Comb (Made in Canada) PIF from @Spud from PEI.
    Blade: Personna Platinum (5)
    Brush: Franks Shave Finest Faux Ebony (Travel)
    Soap: Route 66 Bourbon Jungle
    Aftershave: Route 66 Bourbon Jungle Balm

    Another close comfortable near BBS shave with these products.

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    Douglas Carey, Oct 18, 2016
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  18. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

    Is it really stainless? Joe can it be do inexpensive compared to all the other SS razors?
     
    Dzia Dzia, Oct 18, 2016
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  19. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    No it is not stainless.
    I think the handle is chrome over brass. The head is probably chrome over some type of alloy.
     
    david of central florida, Oct 18, 2016
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  20. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

    Razor Blades & More Co. Are calling it stainless on their website.
     
    Dzia Dzia, Oct 18, 2016
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