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  1. brit

    brit in a box

    05/03/19 --flat bottom new.. 20190305_181126.jpg 2019-03-05 18.46.08.png
     
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    brit, Mar 5, 2019
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  2. ilts

    ilts Well-Known Member

    I'm not Very Good At Describing Scents I Just Know What I Like LOL:)
     
    ilts, Mar 6, 2019
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    ilts Well-Known Member

    '52 Super Speed DSCF3432.JPG
     
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  4. Somnos

    Somnos Well-Known Member

    Guess I just have to buy one! Thanks...your fault!
     
    Somnos, Mar 6, 2019
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  5. Somnos

    Somnos Well-Known Member

    88C8BF83-A151-4D60-B978-A2B579D0CA3C.jpeg We got to discussing the merits of a 34/35 A’crat vs a later 36 A’crat on one of the forums. Head geometry etc. So having a 34/35 A’crat and a 38/39 Sheraton I decided to reach for one for the morning shave. Sheraton came to hand first. Loaded up with a fresh GSB and reached for RazoRock Saturnia which, if you have never tried it, I highly recommend. Saturnia is a great performer but the scent is incredible with lots herbs and slate in the scent. The matching aftershave is so good on its own, I sometimes just slap it on before leaving the house for a night out. Proceeded with the morning shave and completed two passes to achieve a near BBS shave. Why mess with a good thing. Next up will be the 34/35 A’crat....

    Rating: 5 / 5

    Razor: Gillette Sheraton 1938-39
    Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
    Brush: Simpson Special 1
    Pre-Shave: Natural Men Shave - Sandalwood Oil
    Lather: RazoRock Saturnia
    Aftershave: RazoRock Saturnia
    Additional Care:
    B.I.G. Co. Alum Block

    https://shavingbuddies.com/shave/5c7fd0d21141ee16b084d841
     
    Somnos, Mar 6, 2019
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  6. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Black tip / Nacet blade [​IMG]

    Sent from my QTAQZ3 using Tapatalk
     
    stuartganis, Mar 6, 2019
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  7. ilts

    ilts Well-Known Member

    No Prob.!:happy088:
     
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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    thats called reverse enabling...
     
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  9. Somnos

    Somnos Well-Known Member

    Yeah...I know...LOL
     
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  10. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Very nice setup! My RAD is attacking!
     
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  11. Aaron Harker

    Aaron Harker Well-Known Member

    Had an excellent shave with my English TV Special today .

    IMG_20190306_174100-01.jpeg
     
    Aaron Harker, Mar 6, 2019
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  12. Somnos

    Somnos Well-Known Member

    Thank you Sir!! The Sheraton is from Chris Spencer at Back Roads Gold. Quality guy and quality shop. I have a Sheraton, New LC and two New SC by him....flawless each of them.
     
    Somnos, Mar 6, 2019
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  13. brit

    brit in a box

    thats a beauty.. i don't own any oc ttos ..are they similar shave to the new lc/sc?
     
    brit, Mar 6, 2019
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  14. brit

    brit in a box

    very nice . i have the u.s. version..
     
    brit, Mar 6, 2019
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  15. Somnos

    Somnos Well-Known Member

    They are a beast unto themselves but they are wonderful shavers once you get the technique down at least that was my case. I flip razors every shave so the New LC and SC had a learning curve but not so much by comparison. It really comes down to pressure but with a blade like a fresh GSB it is sublime. My 34/35 A’crat was a lamb by comparison to this Sheraton. This was completely mint and came 24k plated from Back Roads Gold...beautiful to behold and even better to shave with. If you can get a paw on one or a Senator you won’t be disappointed.
     
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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    06/03/19 --new sc with prewar cap and handle.. 20190306_161106.jpg
     
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  17. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    I have used the blue tip and the red tip. How does the black tip compare?
     
    Jrdelgado, Mar 6, 2019
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  18. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    The tech is sure a mild razor but a nice looking one in gold tone.
    Razor: Gold Gillette tech
    Blade: Personna red (3)
    Soap : TOBS Sandal wood
    Brush : Cheap Chinese Synthetic
    Preshave: warm wet face cloth X 2 + Alor vera Gel
    Postshave: Proraso red Sandal wood AS
    Tech shave experiment (2).jpg
    Have some great shaves!
     
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    Ron R, Mar 6, 2019
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  19. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Agreed. Beautiful set up!
     
    Jrdelgado, Mar 6, 2019
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  20. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome sandalwood shave sir.. nice tech ..
     
    brit, Mar 6, 2019
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