Gillette Shaves

Gillette Red Tip / Feather Blade

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Gillette ‘83 D2 Super Adjustable 109 PD / Nacet
RazoRock‌ ‌Barrel‌ ‌24‌mm ‌Silvertip‌ ‌Badger‌
RazoRock XXX Shaving Soap & Aftershave Splash​

 

Thx Gary. Are you suggesting those older blades are better because they are sharper/smoother/last longer perhaps? Or is it a subjective thing maybe. I've picked up a few older ones in the last week and need to devise a way to test them back to back (or side by side, or somehow) or maybe just enjoy them.

 

the older stainless blades last far longer and in some cases hold a better edge due to better quality steel.back in the day when DE were still king the competition made for better blades.today few care as much because of cheaper steel available,barbers can only use 1 blade per client,due to health rules,and profit margins are far less.pick up any vintage gillette,wilkinson sword,schick or personna and give them a test..i recently scored some britsh made gillette super silvers from the 1970s,very nice,10 easy shaves before they dull out,,depending on beard type and usage..today' spoilers will cost you a $1 per blade but will easily get 10+ shaves per..however,if you do 3 shaves and done with each blade it's not worth the expense.

 

Monday Shave
RAZOR: Gillette ‘80s Brit Tech/African Blackwood Handle
BLADE: NOS Wilkinson Sword, made in England
BRUSH: RazoRock Hive 24 Mokasoft HD Synthetic
LATHER: D.R. Harris Almond Shaving Soap
POST: Mammoth Almond Leather Aftershave Balm

 

Gillette British Flare-Tip Rocket
NOS Wilkinson Sword (England)
Custom 23mm Badger
D.R. Harris Arlington Shaving Soap
Epsilon Amber Aftershave Splash​

 

thanks Gary, well 10 shaves per blade would be good! At USD $1 per blade that's around 1.5+ ozzie. Might be fun to try at some stage

 

fine rocket shave James. how are you liking the brit wilkies so far?

 

take 2 similar techs-they are all similar-and load one with a spoiler and the other with any modern blade you choose,use each razor on each side of face,or leg or what ever.alternate razors to sides/legs if you wish.eventually one will dull out before the other,see which one wins..many folks have done shave offs on this forum.here is another blade challenge thread,a more recent one i am testing stuff on..
https://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/maximus-de-blade-torture-challenge.67912/

 

Tabac Tuesday SOTD



Gillette ‘60 F-1 Fatboy Adjustable @ 4 / Gillette Super Blue
Allbright Rubberset 22mm Boararlingtonbarber
Tabac Tallow Formula Shaving Soap & Aftershave Lotion
Cigar Aficionado After Shave
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Love them. I'll miss them when they're gone.

 

Gillette Slim / Gillette 7o'clock Super Stainless

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Gillette WW II Bakelite Tech Razor
Gillette Platinum Blade
Ever-Ready Master Handle w/Two Band Badger Brush
Chiseled Face Pine Tar Soap
Sea Breeze Astringent
Avon Brisk Spice After Shave

 

Wednesday Shave
RAZOR: Gillette W4 ‘51 Tech/Genuine Horn Handle
BLADE: Gillette Super Blue
BRUSH: OpusBrush 25mm Oumo EHD 2-Band Badger
LATHER: Truefitt & Hill Apsley Luxury Shaving Soap
POST: 4711 Original Aftershave Lotion (splash)

 

Friday Shave
Gillette Fatboy / Feather blade

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Gillette Red Tip / Feather Blade

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Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Green Shave Soap
B-3 Red and Black Badger
Red and Black OT by Tom
Nacet Stainless
CWR
Mennen Skin Bracer

The Proraso Green Shave Soap lathered well with the B-3 Red and Black Badger Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the Red and Black OT by Tom and the Nacet Stainless blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Gillette Slim Twist / Gillette 7o'clock Super Stainless

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Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
B-3 Red and Black Badger
Red and Black OT by Tom
Nacet Stainless
CWR
Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with the B-3 Red and Black Badger Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the Red and Black OT by Tom and the Nacet Stainless blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Soap
B-3 Red and Black Badger
Red and Black OT by Tom
Nacet Stainless
CWR
Clubman Special Reserve After Shave

The Williams Mug Soap lathered well with the B-3 Red and Black Badger Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the Red and Black OT by Tom and the Nacet Stainless blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Clubman Special Reserve After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...