OCtober 2015 - Discuss OC Safety razors

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  1. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    Great, honest review David, thanks!
     
    Rufus T., Oct 16, 2015
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  2. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    October 16, 2015

    OC October - This month I'll introduce myself to OC razors.
    Gillette New LC
    Gillette Goodwill
    Standard Safety Razor OC
    Schick Type C1 OC

    Morning shave
    Hot Shower
    Soap: La Toya stick
    Brush: Vintage Rubberset Travel Brush
    Razor: Schick Type C1 OC
    Blade: Schick (China) (4)
    TSD Witch Hazel
    Aftershave: Vintage Old Spice

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    This was probably the last shave of the focus with this razor and my travel gear setup. I had consistent, solid shaves this week.

    My travel gear needs to provide a consistent, reliable and most times, a quicker shave than my usual morning shave at home. This set-up provides it.

    The La Toya produces a quick, easy and rich lather with just enough of a spice, tobacco and barbershop scent to linger awhile, while being subtle. When using the Arko stick, I get approximately the same result, except for the scent so I’ll be able to interchange these two for variety.

    The C1 razor and Schick (Chinese) blade provides a very clean, consistent shave and will be reliable that way - as long as I ditch the blade after about three - four shaves. (Today’s 4th was still good but not as sharp as the first.) I’ll use this kit about once a week, so it will provide me an easy blade-changeout-schedule of once a month.

    I’m happy to have found some vintage products that not only provides a solid shave while being extremely compact, but are also aesthetically pleasing as well.

    Cheers!
    RT
     
    Rufus T., Oct 16, 2015
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  3. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    Great choice for your Blue Jays card. He's remembered as recording the first win in the new "SkyDome".
     
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    Hodge, Oct 16, 2015
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  4. twhite

    twhite Peeping Tom

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    This is my setup for my first ever OC shave. The brush is in there for looks only. I received the razor and the Crew shave products as birthday gifts.
    First time use for all.

    Equipment

    Razor Gillette Debutante OC (1921)

    Blade Astra SP

    Shave cream Crew (just apply to face no lathering required)

    Post shave Crew lotion.

    Being the first time using an OC I was slightly nervous. That turned out to be a great thing. As I went very slow and deliberate.
    Did standard 3 pass WTG XTG ATG.
    When applying the Crew shave cream it had a nice sent and a nice cooling feeling. I was surprised as to how slick this stuff is. Not oily feeling at all, the razor glided over my face. First pass removed a good amount of whiskers. Re-applied more cream and proceeded with second pass. This pass removed the vast majority of whiskers. This could have sufficed for a nice shave. But being this is the first time for an OC I wanted to see what the third pass would do. I needed to apply only a small amount more of cream to my face, felt fairly slick still. I did not want to chance it though. At this point there was zero nicks. My third pass went great I was able to get the best shave under my jaw to date. It just plowed down those super flat lying whiskers. When I got to my upper lip I do a 45 ATG. I relaxed my upper lip just ever so and got a small knick in my lip. All in all this is one of my best shaves ever. I will be finishing the month out with This razor and I will give the Sheraton some skin time too this month.
     
    twhite, Oct 16, 2015
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  5. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

    Nice write up! :eatdrink047:
     
    Karl G, Oct 16, 2015
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  6. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

    Cracking looking piece of shaving iron and a great write up Sir...;)
    Billy...:chores016:
     
    Billyfergie, Oct 16, 2015
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  7. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    Thanks Karl!
     
    Rufus T., Oct 16, 2015
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  8. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    I did not know that.
    So who pitched the first game at Exhibition Stadium?
    (I'll check my vault for one of his cards!)
     
    Rufus T., Oct 16, 2015
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  9. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    Jerry Johnson was the winning pitcher in the first game ever played at Exibition Stadium.
    The Jays won 1-0 on the a snow cover field. The jays had to borrow the zamboni from the Toronto Maple Leafs to clear the field.
     
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    Hodge, Oct 16, 2015
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  10. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    A Zamboni?!!
    Another Great White North classic - Bring on Bob and Doug McKenzie!
     
    Rufus T., Oct 16, 2015
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  11. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    To quote one far wisier than I, "Technique Trumps Tools".....Hey, if ya dig it...listen to it...9xs outta 10 it will tell you what you need to do....Not everytime but most....Thats if you Dig it...Many of us will be interested to see how this one works out for you....
     
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    Bird Lives, Oct 17, 2015
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  12. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    Congratulations....first time with a OC ....and sounds like one of those Shave Life Defining Moments....I love it....I remember my first shave with my Senator...I got one of those best shaves under the Jaw line too...Bravo! I feel like we shared a moment...ha,ha...It will only get better, so they say ; for good reason....
     
    Bird Lives, Oct 17, 2015
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  13. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    We take Zamboni's very seriously up here you know. There's more than one popular song lamenting this fine ice resurfacing machine!!

     
    Hodge, Oct 17, 2015
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  14. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    I know, I know. I have great respect for you all. So much that I went and married one!

    (A Canadian that is, not a Zamboni!) :happy068:
     
    Rufus T., Oct 17, 2015
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  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    10/17/2015
    Razor – Gillette Red & Black New Deluxe
    Blade – 7 O’clock Blue (2)
    Brush – Romera Olivewood Synthetic
    Lather – Catie’s Bubbles Santal Sensuelle
    Post - Witch Hazel & Captain’s Choice Sandalwood

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    clint64, Oct 17, 2015
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  16. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great set up and a wonderful write up of your first shave with an open comb. :happy088:
     
    clint64, Oct 17, 2015
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  17. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

    Nice write up on your birthday gift set-up. Glad you liked the Debutante. It's s beautiful shaving machine. Congratulations.
     
    Dzia Dzia, Oct 17, 2015
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  18. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Dove Men Face Wash
    Cella
    Jayaruh #1 Silver Tip
    Gillette Old Type OC/Gillette Aristocrat* 1947 BYR
    Personna SS
    CWR, Asma Alum Block
    Thayers Lemon WH
    Pinaud Vegetal​

    The Cella Shaving Cream face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #1 Silver Tip brush. First pass with the Gillette Old Type OC followed by second pass with my Gillette Aristocrat (1947 Birth Year Razor) with a Persona Super blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, alum block, and a final cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Lemon WH and then Pinaud Lilac Vegetal after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
     
    Jayaruh, Oct 17, 2015
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  19. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

    I rejoined OCtober with my GEM OCMM. I worked on taming this one in September with good results. I tried it again early this month with mixed results. After a few days of sticking to GEM shavers I picked it back up. Much better, super close with two tiny weepers. Perhaps a little too close according to the Alum block but no burn or irritation. I'll stay focused on this one for a little while. :cool:

    T&H PSO
    AOS Lavender Cream
    T&H Wellington Super Badger
    GEM OCMM
    GEM SS (3)
    Osma Alum Block
    AOS Lavender After Shave Balm

    Happy shaving - Karl
     
    Karl G, Oct 17, 2015
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  20. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    Im going back to the New Standard for the weekend. The Sheraton has been flawless this week but I get bored easily.
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    Hodge, Oct 17, 2015
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