OCtober 2016 - Discuss Open Comb Razors

Today I used
Gillette Bostonian? Circa 22? Serial number 26A?
This model differs from all I've seen becsuse the end knob is patterned after the bulldog knurling. Either it was swapped out (but it has the same silver finish) or came from Gillette as an oddball. Because of the strangely low serial number, was it from leftover parts?
What do y'all think?

 

Thanks Doug. I really like the brush too.

 

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Simpson Chubby 3 Manchurian
Panna Crema Nuavia Verde
Timeless OC with UFO TiTAN Fine L
Personna 74 #10
Barrister and Mann Reserve Cool

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Route 66 Casablanca
B-400 Brush by Tom
Gillette Double Ring
Alum
Ogallala Bay Rum
Have fun!

 

Great setup and photograph today Mark.

 

Razor: Gillette OC
Blade: Personna Platinum (3)
Brush: El Druida Red Heart Chakte Kok/African Blackwood 2 Band Badger.
Soap: Eufros Tierra Humeda
Aftershave: Myrsol F./Extra

I have been getting some very close comfortable shaves with this razor. The Personna Platinum works very well for me. This has to be one of my favorite shave brushes both in appearance and functionality. I believe it could whip up a great lather with a bar of soap.

 

Seriously cool razor!

 

Thank you. I like it a lot.

 

You should, not too many people own own let alone actually use it!

 

October 12, 2016
Wolfman WR-01 OC + Ti with Triad Ti
Feather (1)
Rudy Vey Rover with TGN Finest
AOS Sandalwood
Witch Hazel
Captain’s Choice Sandalwood

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Another solid shave this morning with 3 passes and minimal touch ups ending in a near BBS. I finished off the shave with a splash of Captain's Choice Sandalwood. I hope everyone has a great Wednesday.

 

Dove Men Face Wash
L'OCCITANE Cade
Jayaruh Bumble Bee
OT w/ Maggard fatty handle
Personna Super
CWR, Asma Alum Block
T.N. Dickinson's WH
Pinaud Vegetal

 

The Bumble Bee looks fantastic Jim

 

SOTN OCtober 11th


Old Type clone
Super-Max Platinum (2)
Arko
Satin Tip The Purest
Lime AS and Nivea Sensitive ASB

Good morning friends! Last nights shave with the Old Type clone was fantastic! Much more efficient then my actual Old Type. The Super-Max showed that it is much more comfortable when working with lesser growth and might be a good option for those who shave daily as it is a very smooth blade and it is very inexpensive coming in at under $8 per hundred. Three passes brought home the baby and my homemade lime AS and Nivea ASB left me feeling silky smooth and relaxed and ready for bed. Have a great Wednesday my friends!

 

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic
Mike's Natural Soap - Sweet Pumpkin Spice
iKon OC DLC w TRIAD Aristocrat Copper
Personna 74 #11
Barrister and Mann Reserve Cool


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A couple of attempts at using the straight razor demonstrated just how uncomfortable I am using it. However I didn't draw blood so that's good. Finished up with the Timeless, now that's a smooth razor! Smooth and clean I am. Good day all!

 

Thanks, it was a collaboration with @Dzia Dzia . I made the brush, and he finished it. I ended up adding the bumblee bee on the side.

 

Route 66 Casablanca Soap
Wolf Whiskers Brush
Velox Razor (Brazil)
Astra SP Blade (1)
Alum
Lucky Tiger
Old Spice Cologne
Have fun!

 

TabOCtober 12 SOTD:
Razor: 1920's Gillette OLD Type, thin bar handle
Blade: Gillette 7O'Clock Yellow (1)
Brush: Maggard Razors 24mm Synthetic, purple handle
Lather: Tabac
AS: Tabac

Tryed a Gillette 7O'Clock Yellow for the first time today. The results were good, but the shave was a bit rough. I assume the roughness was just the blade needing to be broken-in.

Previous Shaves:
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10-1: Fatip Piccolo/GSB(1)
10-2: Fatip Piccolo/GSB(2)
10-3: PAA Bakelite Open Comb Slant/Astra SP (1)
10-4: PAA Bakelite Open Comb Slant/Astra SP (2)
10-5: 1920's Gillette OLD Type/Rapira Super Stainless (1)
10-6: 1920's Gillette OLD Type/Rapira Super Stainless (2)
10-7: RazoRock OLD Type/Treet Black Beauty (1)
10-8: RazoRock OLD Type/Treet Black Beauty (2)
10-9: Gillette NEW LC, fat handle/Treet Black Beauty (3)
10-10: Gillette NEW LC, fat handle/Treet Black Beauty (4)
10-11: No shave

 

Awesome looking razor