Titanic and 3017...?

Discussion in 'Shave Soaps' started by Primotenore, Apr 27, 2018.

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Why do you "3017" a product?

  1. For the Challenge

    19.4%
  2. Because I was Challenged

    12.9%
  3. Because I am Challenged

    22.6%
  4. None of the above

    29.0%
  5. All of the above

    38.7%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    March 13th
    ‘34 Aristocrat w Nacet
    SynBad / Poculi
    Fine Platinum Classic SS
    Historic Embargo
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    A nice shave today. This razor may be, imho, one of the most stunning shavers ever built; however, there are Gillettes made in the same decade that are better shavers.
     
  2. awk-m4

    awk-m4 Well-Known Member

    Marching along!

    74/366
    Thursday March 14, 2024
    Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts
    Lather: Tabac
    Razor: Henson Mild
    Blade: GSB (1)
    Post: Tabac

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  3. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Always wanted a TTO Aristocrat...:drool:
     
  4. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I agree and I really like the looks of the Senator as well.
     
  5. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    March 14, 2024
    Hone 15S
    Feather
    Rudy Vey Rover with Muhle XL STF
    Antiga Barbearia de Bairro Shave Soap
    Antiga Barbearia de Bairro Principe Real Aftershave

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    Happy Thursday Everyone. I decided to go with the Hone 15S this morning. I have not used this razor since last November and had forgotten how nice it shaves. The razor had more blade feel than I remembered which was nice. Overall a fantastic drama free shave to start the day. I really can't expect more. Have a great day and take care. ​
     
  6. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Had a gorgeous Senator, which now resides with @gorgo2
    What was I thinking...:angry032:
     
  7. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    I picked up a beater Senator last year, so perhaps we can work out something for its return to you!
     
  8. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    Glad to hear from you Jason. I get it; I’ve been in a season like that too lately. And Charlie’s jokes are bad whether you are here or not. This once and for all answers the philosophical question “If Charlie tells a bad joke in a forest and you are not there to hear it, is it still bad?” Yes.
     
  9. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    :happy096:
     
  10. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    :)
     
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  11. awk-m4

    awk-m4 Well-Known Member

    Friday March 15, 2024
    Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts
    Lather: Tabac
    Razor: Henson Mild
    Blade: GSB (1)
    Post: Tabac

    IMG_6555.jpg
     
  12. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    The original TTO ‘Crat was always a razor that I drooled over. They are an art deco classic and a stunning example of the workmanship that used to go into these shavers. That being said, you’d both be disappointed in the shave results, imho. A NEW (LC, SC, Goodwill, deluxe, take your pick) or even the humble prewar Canadian Tech is a better weapon from Gillette in the same decade.
     
  13. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    March 14th
    Gillette New Improved ‘Bostonian’
    APShave Silvertip Fan / MrEE LE #007
    Fine Platinum Classic SS & AS
    Thayers
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    The soap is going down at a faster rate, it appears, as the end nears. It really has been 2+ months of fantastic lathers.
     
  14. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    I was thinking about a Gifts and Care order. I see they have ABB products en masse. Anything in particular you’d recommend?
     
  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I have only tried the shave soap and the two aftershaves that I have. I would certainly recommend the shave soap. The Principe Real Aftershave has citrus top notes but dries down to a very warm scent. The Chiado has green sandalwood type scent that I find very classy. Here in the US the shave creams seem to be high priced so I might try to buy some while we are in Portugal this summer. Everything I have tried thus far is something I would repurchase. I am not sure I was much help.
     
  16. brit

    brit in a box

    if you want a 'crat that actually shaves differently i would try a 2nd and 3rd gen brit version.very efficient (aka brit red tip efficient) and smooth with lots of weight.the brit OC version is quite mild as well.the blade feel on the 2nd gen is very similar to the bostonian/NI razor.
     
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  17. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Thanks for this. I can’t bring the splashes in from Spain, but the shave soap is reasonably priced from Gifts and Care-
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  18. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Thanks for this, Gary.
     
  19. brit

    brit in a box

    no problem.i bought 1 each of the 4 generations for their different shave characteristics.the 4th gen(mid 1950s) is the mildest.
    brit 2nd gen.
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  20. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    It's the OC TTO that I find most attractive. If it shaves like the senator, than I would be more than satisfied.
     
    Last edited: Mar 15, 2024
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