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.
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 https://shavingbuddies.com/shave/5c9b79df5eadbb05ac0e743f
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
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.
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!
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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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 ☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️
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 ☮️
