Open Comb Central - The Place With Real Teeth (No R41, Hybrid or Closed Combs)

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  1. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    MicroMaticMonday, February 13th 2023

    Razor
    : Gem Damaskeene 1912 open comb, OC version 1912-15, excellent tame mid range with a new blade, well designed and built to last many generations. Star & Gem where leaders of safety razors( sort of like cell phone craze today) in the early 1900 rds. Lots of folks where changing from straight razors to safety razors and these company's where a head of the pack of Manufactures for that time period(Gillette did not even excess yet). Star brand was the first major Safety razor Mfg in the USA & world making lather catcher razors, the first safety razor introduced.
    Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(4) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
    Soap : Proraso Red(Sandalwood) nice scent of sandalwood and other unknown ingredients with excellent lather qualities.
    Brush : Yaqi "(Ferrari) 24mm boar bristle(bleached), Excellent lather generator, cloud like split end bristle hairs, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. This brush when bought new was noted for hair loss and breakage(discounted price) but turned out to be the best boar I have used so far when hair loss stopped for face feel out of my 5 different boar brushes.
    Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
    Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
    Post shave : Proraso red with witch hazel + a dollop of Geo F Trumper Sandal wood face food balm.
    Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=[​IMG] Excellent shave with my Gem 1912 with a coated Gem blade.


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  2. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Razorock Game Changer OC
    Gillette 7o'clock SharpEdge [​IMG]

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  3. brit

    brit in a box

    tuesday
    brit fb new/nacet
    simpson
    hoxton
    gents gin

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  4. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Razorock Game Changer OC
    Gillette 7o'clock SharpEdge [​IMG]

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  5. Stefano73

    Stefano73 Well-Known Member

    Clone Gillette very efficent used with open angle
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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    thursday
    new sc/platinum
    yaqi
    seville
    old spice

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  7. brit

    brit in a box

    saturday
    new deluxe/platinum
    custom badger
    gtb

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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    tuesday
    1921 NI/platinum
    rubberset 200-3
    timmermann green
    clubman

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  9. brit

    brit in a box

    Mid Week Shave
    1939 brit #15/platinum
    simpson commodore
    tobs sandalwood

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  10. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    DE SOTD, Friday, March 17th 2023, Saint Patrick's Day!

    Razor : Yaqi Mellon 316 SS 2nd Generation (V2) polished head with a Yaqi "Tear drop" SS cannon looking handle- Mfg Jan 2023> mid range, accurate machining and excellent finish is adequate for my shaving needs! Had a excellent shave this morning.
    Blade : Gillette Perma- sharp(4) sharp & smooth + reasonable longevity. excellent balanced blade for my shaving needs.
    Soap : Razorock Irish Countryside, nice unique different clean kind of scent with excellent lather qualities.
    Brush : Yaqi "Dandelion" 24mm Cashmere brush, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber, + excellent lather painter.
    Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
    Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
    Post shave : Razorock Irish Countryside with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
    Results : CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=[​IMG] Excellent shave with my Yaqi Mellon SS head with a Perma-sharp blade.
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    Have some great shaves!
     
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  11. brit

    brit in a box

    saturday
    brit fb new/platinum
    jr #282 zebrawood badger
    talbot lost fort
    john varvatos

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  12. brit

    brit in a box

    tuesday
    #44 new rfb/platinum
    tuxedo
    myrsol blue

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  13. brit

    brit in a box

    thursday
    1945 #77 new rfb
    platinum
    rr 400
    erasmic
    old spice

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  14. brit

    brit in a box

    thursday
    red and black deluxe.karve
    platinum
    mwf
    fine

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  15. Stefano73

    Stefano73 Well-Known Member

    Yaqui Mellon with diy handle
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  16. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Just picked up this "closeout" ATT R2 and a Kronos handle. Can't wait to try it out.[​IMG]

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  17. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Razorock Game Changer OC / Vikings Sword blade 20230403_150538.jpg

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  18. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Razorock Game Changer OC / Vikings Sword blade [​IMG]

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  19. brit

    brit in a box

    -The-Sunday-Shave-
    1939 #15 Aristocrat
    Platinum
    Opal F200
    Seaforth!

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  20. brit

    brit in a box

    midweek shave
    1921 ni/bolzano
    mr.ee #002
    kaizen
    armani oud

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