SOS: April 2024

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by awk-m4, Mar 31, 2024.

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  1. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    RzR "Iguetta"
    Baolai Razor Co.LTD
    Platinum Edge
    Chinese
    Shave#55

    Just checking in, on this RZR "Iguetta" torture test. So far, I have had 55 shaves off of this one blade. I did have to take it out of the razor a couple of times, to clean the razor, but I did leave the blade alone. At shave 53, the edge started to decline, just a little. On #55 it wasn't tugging, but the shave did require three passes to get a DFS. Still using the same brush and same soap. I still only rinse the blade/razor with very hot tap water. No wiping of the edge. I have a feeling this blade has only a few more shaves left.

    Razor- Gillette Fatboy E-1. Replated many years ago.
    Brush- @oscar11 Special. Synthetic knot
    Soap- ARKO
    Aftershave- Vintage Avon Spicy.

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    DaltonGang, Apr 30, 2024
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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    fantastic gillettes gents..:cool::bounce017:
     
    brit, Apr 30, 2024
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  3. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool :cool:
     
    brit, Apr 30, 2024
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  4. Umma2gumma

    Umma2gumma Well-Known Member

    Gillette New LC
    Jifuli Platinum Edge (2)

    Aggressive razor + mild blade = easy BBS

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    Umma2gumma, Apr 30, 2024
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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    are you liking it with the heavier handle?
     
    brit, Apr 30, 2024
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  6. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Yes, it is an Oumo flattop boar. I bought a few given how they resembled the original high lofted boars in the 400.
    It is a decent knot, to be honest. Not as floppy as it looks.
     
    jtspartan, Apr 30, 2024
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  7. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Tuesday, April 30
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    ETHOS Lavender Suprême~~Semogue 2012 SE Mistura~~Cooper MonoBilt/Sharp Star~~Agua Lavanda Puig
    Have a great day!    ​
     
    Primotenore, Apr 30, 2024
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  8. Umma2gumma

    Umma2gumma Well-Known Member

    Yes. I find that heavier and longer handles help me with not applying pressure to the razor. Just let the leverage work.

    And I prefer thicker handles. The original New LC handle isn’t awful, but the short and skinny ball end on post-war Techs is my least favorite handle design.
     
    Umma2gumma, Apr 30, 2024
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  9. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool.i like the short handles but prefer the heavier solid versions or a karve 3 ich handle.:):eatdrink047:
     
    brit, Apr 30, 2024
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  10. Umma2gumma

    Umma2gumma Well-Known Member

    You’d like Maggard’s short & stubby stainless steel handles then. They have a couple different ones.
     
    Umma2gumma, Apr 30, 2024
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  11. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    秋水 手打 (しゅうすい)　[さ] T.S. 372 1/4 Hollow
    Yaqi Brush
    Vitos Pre/Post Shave
    Martin de Candre Lavender Shaving Soap
    Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
    Lavande Eau de Cologne

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    lindyhopper66, Apr 30, 2024
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  12. brit

    brit in a box

    they have some nice handles.thank you for the lead.:):eatdrink047:
     
    brit, Apr 30, 2024
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  13. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

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    RAZOR: MÜHLE Closed Comb Genuine Horn
    BLADE: Gillette Nacet
    BRUSH: AP ShaveCo. Jade 26mm Gel SHD Fan (A3)
    LATHER: Grooming Dept. Ousia ll Shave Soap
    POST: Grooming Dept. Ousia ll Aftershave Splash
     
    James Kleinkauf, Apr 30, 2024
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  14. MntnMan62

    MntnMan62 Well-Known Member

    April 30, 2024

    Brush: Connaught Omega Faux Jade boar
    Bowl: Creek Road Pottery
    Soap: RazoRock Blue Barbershop
    Razor: Ikon Open Comb
    Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
    Alum: Osma
    Witch Hazel: T.N. Dickenson’s
    Aftershave Splash: RazoRock Blue Barbershop

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    MntnMan62, Apr 30, 2024
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  15. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    April 30th
    Gillette NI ‘Bostonian’ w PermaSharp (1)
    MrEE Aluminum LE
    JOHS Blood on Steel LE SS
    Thayers
    Stirling Autumn Glory AS
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    It was a cold, blustery day today. Unseasonally so. I pulled the Autumn Glory as a result. Such an enjoyable shave…everything worked as it should.
    Take care all.
     
    jtspartan, Apr 30, 2024
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  16. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

    The lightly used Anchor got the call today. All business :happy088:

    Hot water preparation
    Baume.be Shave Cream
    Romera Wengu Chubby Manchurian Badger
    Wester Bros Anchor 5/8
    Myrsol Metisol After Shave

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    Happy shaving - Karl
     
    Karl G, Apr 30, 2024
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  17. wombadom

    wombadom Well-Known Member

    RazoRock Mentor CC Razor
    Ladas Super Stainless Blade (1)
    Muhle HJM Black Fiber 21mm Brush

    WSP MAHOGANY Shaving Soap
    PAA BRIAR Aftershave

    The RR Mentor is an efficient razor, and the Ladas blade paired up great with it. [​IMG]

    Sent from my SM-A526U using Tapatalk
     
    wombadom, May 1, 2024
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  18. ChrisB

    ChrisB Well-Known Member

    Thanks, great thread this, by the way.

    Bought last year from Chris Spencer already plated, together with a gold plated Red Tip

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    ChrisB, May 1, 2024
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  19. Lockback

    Lockback Well-Known Member

    Preshave: Hot shower
    Soap/Shave cream: Stirling Soap Vanilla Sandalwood
    Brush: Jequin & Corenveo 24m
    Razor: Pearl Flexi
    Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (2)
    Post shave: Pinaud Clubman

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    Lockback, May 1, 2024
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