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Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by brit, Dec 10, 2018.

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  1. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    Thank you!
     
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  2. Swampfox

    Swampfox Active Member

    I have a question for y’all experts on here. A Gillette Double Ring what a missing tooth. Anyone know of someone that could fix it? I have heard that it can be done but cost more than most razors are worth, but a DR would qualify as being worth it.
     
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  3. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette blue tip / Gillette Silver blue [​IMG]

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  4. Rev579

    Rev579 Well-Known Member

    They match!
     
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  5. Somnos

    Somnos Well-Known Member

    0914CF63-5DAF-4414-B391-7C14A90B87AC.jpeg Forward on the trail of Aristocrats we go and today comes courtesy of a fine No. 66 set. This particular razor is of a 1955-57 vintage, has a patent number on the tray and “II” stamped on the underside.

    Today’s soap/cream of choice was beloved Proraso Green along with the pre-shave lotion and matching AS. Love the scent and that cool menthol feel of the lot.

    Proceeded to load up a Gillette Silver Blue and to town I went on a three pass BBS shave. Been quite lucky lately with the BBS shaves which I am attributing to the weight of the last few razors I have cycled through. Effortless really with this razor.

    Happy hump day and shaves to all!

    Rating: 5 / 5

    Razor: Gillette Aristocrat 1955-57
    Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
    Brush: Omega 10066
    Pre-Shave: Proraso Green Lotion
    Lather: Proraso Green
    Aftershave: Proraso Green
    Additional Care:
    B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
    Bath & Body Works Citron
    Fine Accoutrements - Lather Bowling

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  6. Rev579

    Rev579 Well-Known Member

    Razor: ABC 1909 Early Scroll(Silver) A877304
    Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
    Brush: Star Ivory Handle Restore
    Pre-Shave: Georgetown Pottery G12 Scuttle
    Lather: Stirling Deep Blue Sea
    Aftershave: Stirling Deep Blue Sea Splash
    Additional Care:
    Chanel Bleu de Chanel Parfum

    https://shavingbuddies.com/shave/5c9b976d5eadbb05ac0e7443

    This year, there have only been 14 instances when I did not use either an ABC razor or a Gillette 102. Of those 14 shaves, half(7) were either my Double Ring, 102a, or 162 on an ABC handle. I suspect a pattern has developed.
    Senator: 1 time
    Nickel SC: 3 times
    Gold SC: 1 time
    1940 Milady: 1 time
    1921 Bostonian: 1 time
     
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  7. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Wait until tomorrow, you just gave me an idea.

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  8. dmshaver

    dmshaver Well-Known Member

    Nice shave with a nice razor!
     
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  9. BBS

    BBS Well-Known Member

    Last shave and final tally. The American Goodwill 175 with a Ladas unless the blade was done there was big drop off in performance it was still better than the New short and long combs but not as good as the New DeLuxe or American Goodwill 160. It was like shaving with a 40s style super speed that shaved you much closer. No cuts, irritation or such.

    The finally tally on these razors, my metrics based upon my shave experience using 2 different blades with each

    best overall shaver - American Goodwill 160

    smoothest shaver - New long comb / Otto Roth

    most efficient - American Goodwill 160

    most aggressive - American Goodwill 160

    least aggressive - American Goodwill 175

    Final ranking
    1. American Goodwill 160
    2. New DeLuxe
    3. American Goodwill 175
    4. New short comb
    5. New long comb / Otto Roth

    Based on all this my personal preference if I had to use one as daily shaver would go to the American Goodwill 175. When you factor in the pain and bleeding this one performs the best with the least of those with both blades. If you are one pass shaver this metric is more evenly spread out among the razors but if you do 5 passes like I do this metric will all change with the amount of passes and type of passes like ATG, XTG.
     
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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome set up and pic sir.. have done that exact shave . very nice crat..
     
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  11. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool sir..
     
  12. Somnos

    Somnos Well-Known Member

    Thank you Sir it was truly an enjoyable shave an an awesome razor! Your advice and insight were instrumental in that bad boy coming home! Hose Brit A’crats are addictive!
     
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  13. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    So I was inspired!

    Gillette #66 (I acquired this from jorvaljr he is awesome!)
    Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber soap
    Astra sp
    Jayaruh 280 brush(love this brush)
    Witch hazel.



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  14. Somnos

    Somnos Well-Known Member

    Yeeeee haaaaaw! Yes indeed she is a beauty!
     
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  15. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Thank you sir! They are eye catchers!
     
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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    the flat bottom #16 is nice as well, heavier and more efficient..
     
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  17. brit

    brit in a box

    27/03/19 --brass new sc with gold tech handle ..no plating.. 20190327_184811.jpg
     
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  18. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome,awesome .awesome...
     
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  19. Morman Bridge

    Morman Bridge Well-Known Member

    Hello Joseph, I’m still kicking. Not by much though. Thank you for your consideration my friend. I plan to enjoy each day as best I can. As of yesterday my lung doctor did a modified PFT, and says I’m Down to 30% lung function. To be honest, I am very surprised I am still on my feet. But, there is always hope for advancements in medical science. One thing about this life on this earth..... nobody gets out alive.
    Peace Brother
    ☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️
     
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  20. Morman Bridge

    Morman Bridge Well-Known Member

    Hello good sir. Thank you for the kind words and recognition. Yes, the Gillette Tuckaways are very cool razors. Whether they be New Deluxe, or New Improved. And both are fine shavers as well. Gillette has so many fantastic razor sets, it is hard to fathom. Both one piece and three piece. (And the itinerate four piece. ). Quite the amazing array of razors. I really love them all.
    ☮️ Peace ☮️
     
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