Great shave, Cliff! Glad you’re enjoying the Ikon!

Lovely shave, Gary! You’re really rocking the Kaizen!

Great shave, Perry! Seems like the cart razors are quite popular this month!

Great shave, Clint, despite the minor neck issue! There’s always tomorrow!

Great Occam’s shave, Danny! Nice-looking handle!

We All Need ANOTHER BRUSH.


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November 17th

Razor: 1938 British Gillette Aristocrat
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless (3)
Brush: Chubby 2 Clone
SS & AS: Stirling Intrepid Man

I got a surprise yesterday. An Aristocrat I purchased a month ago showed up. The seller posted a tracking number which said, "waiting for package" for weeks. When I contacted them they said the international package wasn't trackable. I was sure I'd been ripped off and was just waiting for the required time to open a Paypal dispute. Well, it showed up. Its original plating was all but gone on the doors with green corrosion showing through on several spots on the handle, but minimal pitting. The perfect candidate for replating.

So, last night I put it in the tumbler, handed and polished on my wheel. I couldn't sleep last night so I got up and plated it in Nickel this morning. It turned out really nice. I'll be plating it in Rhodium eventually, but I'd have to put a plate of nickel on first anyway and now I can use it without fear of making the corrosion worse.

I shouldn't walk out in my shop before work. I ended up getting into the shower late and rushed the shave. Not bad, but nothing special either. Some irritation for going too fast.

As far as my pair or Gen 1 Aristocrats, one has a solid bar and this one has the wings. The near-mint condition razor will be for use on special occasions and this will be in my regular rotation.

I guess I won't be disputing the charges. Even though the seller took a big risk. I could easily be dishonest and say I never received it. The tracking number he gave clear says, "waiting for item", even now. I value my honesty too much to take advantage of, but the situation did cause me to worry. I thought I'd been ripped off for sure.

Wonderful shave Jim

Thanks, Perry! It seems to have become my regular shave soap! I should really use some of the others in my den, but MWF has spoiled me big-time.

Thank you, Jeff!

Excellent setup, Evan!

Glad to hear of the positive resolution to your razor’s arrival. Nice job on the razor, looks great! I’m sure it will shave well for you when you’re not so rushed!

Way to go, Paul! Excellent shave!

Ho Ho Ho! Excellent shave Joe

Great shave report, Jason! I like my Hawk as well, but mine isn’t OC.

Gorgeous photo and shave Jason.

Thanks, Patrick!

Thank you Danny!

Awesome shave and setup Jason!

Congrats on finishing the soap and honing the razor