General Razors Owners Group (G.R.O.G.)

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by clint64, Oct 15, 2017.

  1. dvdhviid

    dvdhviid Well-Known Member

    I meant it's been going on a long time. I guess I'm in.
    I had given up waiting for a Razorock Hawk, ordered the General and then Hawks became available again. However I don't need both, so General it is.
     
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  2. dvdhviid

    dvdhviid Well-Known Member

    I meant the thread has been going on a long time.
    I am debating getting the silversmith handle to go with it. Did not like it's own handle.
     
  3. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    July 13, 2020

    Colonial General V2
    Feather Pro
    Dorian Crafts Galaxy Two Band Finest
    Stirling Soap Co. Margaritas in the Arctic Soap, Witch Hazel & Aloe, and Aftershave
    ADP Ginepro di Sardegna

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  4. ischiapp

    ischiapp New Product Bloodhound

    These days I'm testing the Sapphoo Red blade. (Kai ProTouch replica)
    To test I use only my trusted Colonial Razors The General Aluminium V1.
    So I've a lot of G.R.O.G. material in my SOTDs ...

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  5. Electrif

    Electrif Well-Known Member

    Sunday 19th July
    General Brass
    Schick Proline P #1

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  6. ischiapp

    ischiapp New Product Bloodhound

    Still playing with my Colonial Razors The General V1. ;)

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  7. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    July 20, 2020

    Colonial General V2
    Feather Pro
    Dorian Crafts Galaxy Two Band
    Stirling Soap Co. Margaritas in the Arctic Soap, Witch Hazel & Aloe, Aftershave
    Barrister and Mann Arctique

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  8. ischiapp

    ischiapp New Product Bloodhound

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  9. Electrif

    Electrif Well-Known Member

    Tuesday 21st July
    General Steel
    Schick Proline P #2

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  10. ischiapp

    ischiapp New Product Bloodhound

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  11. dvdhviid

    dvdhviid Well-Known Member

    3 shaves head+face had with the Colonial General v2 ss head, so far. Not in a row. It's paired with a RazorRock HaloTitanium handle and using Feather Pro blades. Time for a new blade I guess.
    I may get the Silversmith handle for it but that looks very heavy.

    I find it very mild but still fairly efficient, which is a good combination IMO. The head is much less deep than it looks in pictures and it gets behind my ears and around the fiddly bits very well. If I have a bad shave with another razor (sensitive skin) already I find myself going to this the next day.
    I had been eyeing a Vector, but will put that on hold for now. Anybody tried both?
     
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  12. ischiapp

    ischiapp New Product Bloodhound

    Yes.
    I prefer the General.
    Sold the Vector.
     
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  13. ischiapp

    ischiapp New Product Bloodhound

    Today in my SOTD ...

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    I find the Colonial Razors The General V1 Aluminium very ... balanced.
    :p
     
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  14. dvdhviid

    dvdhviid Well-Known Member

    Well that make me feel good.
     
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  15. ischiapp

    ischiapp New Product Bloodhound

    @dvdhviid
    I prefer light ones.
    For me, the V2 head in aluminium on the V1 aluminium handle could be the ultimate choice.
    But It lives just in my dreams ...
    :p
     
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  16. ischiapp

    ischiapp New Product Bloodhound

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  17. Electrif

    Electrif Well-Known Member

    Thursday 23rd July
    General Al
    Schick Proline P #3

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  18. dvdhviid

    dvdhviid Well-Known Member

    I put a Titanium handle on the SS head and it is pretty well balanced. For my head I do like a lighter razor, often using my Aluminum Lupo.
    Not paying attention with a heavy razor can take a strip off my round noggin.
     
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  19. ischiapp

    ischiapp New Product Bloodhound

    :p

    I use a very backward grip.
    Long and light handle is a must in this technique.
    Best option is a balance 1:1 as weight ratio.
    No other metals can give this.
    Just aluminium.

    Titanium is strong.
    Not so heavy as SS.
    But NOT light ... enough.
     
  20. Str8on2

    Str8on2 Well-Known Member

    A good shave.....

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