For Gary’s
@brit challenge of using a 50+ year-old razor for a week, out comes the 1957 Gillette red tip. Originally I was going to go with the Gillette “New” that I enjoy using. However, the gears have shifted and I’ve been using the Red Tip.
Ever since I got into this hobby, when I first started seeing the Red Tips, I fell in love with the looks - primarily the handle. One of the coolest looking knurling designs, hands-down. I still feel that way. I wanted one, and knew eventually a Red Tip would grace the den. About a year ago, a fellow at work came to see me about a whole host of razors that he and his wife picked up at auctions over the years. They don’t specifically attempt to get razors. They buy boxes of miscellaneous items, and a number of times, there happened to be razors included.
Out of all the razors he brought in, only two were selected. The Red Tip and a Rolls. Since that time, the Red Tip has only been used maybe three times, up until Gary’s Challenge. TTO razors just aren’t my thing. I have a Slim and Fatboy, and they seldom see any runtime. I can’t really put into words why I don’t care for the TTO design. Maybe it’s the geometry? Whatever it is, I don’t get much enjoyment using them. It’s not that they can’t clamp a blade properly, and that I can’t get a good shave with one.
Nonetheless, after this run, I’d like to see this razor make its way into a home where it will be used and appreciated. The offer still stands for Paul
@Paul Turner if he’s interested. If not, someone else will have a shot.
Yesterday’s schedule didn’t allow for a post, so yesterday and today will be combined into one.
Yesterday:
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Today:
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Today's shave was especially nice. Close and comfortable, and tons of Asian Plum awesomeness. Finished with the matching EDP. I'll be smelling it for the rest of the day.
Have a great day, fellas!
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