Open Comb Central - The Place With Real Teeth (No R41, Hybrid or Closed Combs)

SOTD 3.7.2018 (Williams Wednesday)
Face Shave (2 days) & Head Shave (5 days)
Pre-shave: hot shower
Brush: Barburys synthetic
Soap: Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Razor & blade (face): CJB pain stick & Feather Professional (4)
Razor & blade (head): Merkur 1904 OC & Family Dollar DE (1)
Post-shave: Thayer's Lavender WH, Nivea Men Sensitive PS Balm, Jeris Musk AS / Cologne
Background: 1977 Dean Friedman album
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March 8, 2018
Rocnel SE-G
Gem PTFE
Thäther 4125/3
Fine Italian Citrus

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March 8, 2018

Wolfman WR1-OC with WRH7 Titanium
Feather HS
Dorian Crafts Galaxy Two Band
Mystic Waters Barbershop
Brooks Brothers 1818

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SOTD 20180308.



J&T® zebrano / Maggard Razor Timberwolf.
Jabones by Luna "Edicion Especial Foroafeitado".
Vintage Gillette NEW (LC, made in Canada) / Windrose handle.
Supermax Super Platinum Tiger (8).
Harkos® Bay Rum.

 

March 9, 2018

Wolfman WR1-OC with WRH7
Gillette Silver Blue
Dorian Craft Works Barberpole Two Band
Mystic Water Pompelmo Y Fiori
Folsom Capri
ADP Blu Mediterraneo Ginepro Di Sardegna

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March 9, 2018
Rocnel SE-G
Gem PTFE
Thäter 4125/3
Jeeves Bay Rum
Krampert’s Bay Rum Aftershave

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Pre: Warm water face wash
Brush: Semogue 1470 Boar
Soap: Blue's Soap
Razor: Gem MMOC
Blade: Gem SS
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Vitamin E Oil, Old Spice

The MMOC has just reminded me why it's my favourite of the Micromatics.

 

March 10, 2018
Rocnel SE-G
Gem PTFE
Thäter 4125/3
AOS Peppermint Cream

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I've only shaved using the >70 year old proprietary blade but I look forward to many more shaves with her.

 

March 11, 2018
Rocnel SE-G
Gem PTFE
Wild West Brushworks with 30mm Tuxedo
Nuàvia Rossa

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Pre: Warm water face wash
Brush: Omega 49 Boar
Cream: Body Shop Maca Root
Razor: Leresche 34
Blade: Treet Durasharp
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, 4711 AS

Even though it's incredibly light at no time are you tempted to apply pressure with this great little razor.
It also made me contemplate the modern concept that for a razor to be durable it must be made from steel, titanium or a remnant from a spaceship crash in area 51.
An aluminium razor from the 1950s seems to pooh-pooh this sales pitch.
Anyway I digress, this was a very enjoyable shave which left me as smooth as the flight path of Alan Shepard's golf ball.
Enjoy your Sunday's.

 

March 12, 2018
Wolfman Ti OC (0.74mm) with Hempel Ti
Feather
C.O. Bigelow
Fine Platinum

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March 13, 2018
Wolfman Ti OC (0.74mm) with Hempel Ti
Feather
Wild West Brushworks with 30mm Tuxedo
MdC Fougere
Myrsol Agua Balsamica

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SOTD
Gillette New (uncommon bar handle Deluxe) w/ Astra SP blade
Ever-Ready #750 brush w/21mm Golden Nib premium silver tip badger knot
Barrister and Mann Seville shave soap
Nivea Cooling after shave balm for sensitive skin

 

SOTD 20180314.



Cadman / finest.
TOBS Lavender.
Blackland "Blackbird" OC with long (101 mm) handle.
Hema blade (1).
Ach Brito Lavanda EdC.

 

March 14, 2018
Wolfman Ti OC (0.74mm) with Hempel Ti
Feather
Wild West Brushworks with 30mm Tuxedo
Jeeves Bay Rum
Krampert’s Bay Rum

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SOTD March 14th


RazoRock SLOC
Rapira Super Stainless
Italian Barber Amici
Yaqi B&W (30mm, Cruiser Class)

 

Pre: Warm water face wash
Brush: Vie-Long 13052 Horse
Soap: Vitos Red
Razor: Merkur 41c
Blade: Gillette Nacet
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Floid Black AS

I haven't given the 41c much use recently, and I'm at a loss as to why.
It dispels the myth that OCs are inherently aggressive and if anyone is looking for a road into OCs I'd highly recommend it.
Happy Shaving one and all.

 

just bought these two razors. Mhule R41 and Mercur 41C. i usual use straights but when you are in a hurry a DB is a better chose. tested the R41 this morning,and had a very close and comfortable shave. testing 41C tomorrow. going to put the 41C head on my Mercur travel razor.

 

SOTD 20180315.



Cadman / finest.
Razor Master "Erin".
Blackland "Blackbird" OC with long (101 mm) handle.
Hema blade (2).
Ach Brito Lavanda EdC.