OCtober 2016 - Discuss Open Comb Razors

Congrats on the new razor Don. Bravo @mrchick well done!

 

October 20, 2016
Wolfman WR-01 OC + Ti with Hempel Ti
Feather (3)
Zenith B02 Boar
Nuavia Rossa
Witch Hazel

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Another automatic 3 pass near BBS shave this morning. These types of shaves are my goal for work mornings, zero drama and excellent results. I hope everyone has a great Thursday.

 

Dove Men Face Wash
TABAC
Jayaruh #109 silvertip badger
Gillette Frankenrazor
7 am Plus Hi Platinum
CWR, Asma Alum Block
T.N. Dickinson's WH
Aqua Velva Musk

This Franknerazor is a nice shaver. It has the cap and handle of the Fat Handle Tech but the bottom plate of an English NEW LC. Very nice shave today.

 

SOTN OCtober 19th


Henckels Rapide | Le Coq blade
Crown King Scuttle
Satin Tip The Purest
RazoRock XXX
Homemade Tangerine AS & Nivea Sensitive ASB

Good Morning everyone! Last time I shaved with this blade I decided that I wanted to get it a little sharper. Following Billy's advice I gave it 60 laps on the 1-micron film and then gave it 20 laps on the CrOx and IrOx and then 60 laps on the leather. It was definitely sharper than last time but still not quite as sharp as I want it. I completed 3 passes and ended with a DFS. I finished off with some of my homemade tangerine AS and Nivea Sensitive ASB. Have a great day my friends!

 

That is an interesting combo Jim. Did you buy it like that?

 

Thursday, OCtober 20, 2016

Simpson Chubby 2 Manchurian
Mystic Water Pompelmo & Fiori
Gillette Aristocrat
Personna 74 #16
Chatillion Lux Colbeck


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Great picture and set up Clint! Have a good Thursday.

 

Thank you Mark!

 

Stunning Razor

Thank you.

 

I'm pleased that you like the razor Don. It's a beauty.
It is funny how YMMV works. GSB is one of my favorite blades because I find it smooth and sharp yet it is not smooth for you.
Have fun and enjoy the razor my friend.

 

A simple and delightful shave this was. After two passes and some cleanup, I have a BBS shave and my face feels great! I'm really glad I bumped into this thread and it motivated me to get better acquainted with my open comb razors.



After showering …
Pre-shave: Shave Secret
Razor: 1920s Gillette Old Type Ball End Handle
Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword (2)
Brush: Nope
Soap / Cream: Cremo Cooling
Water: Cold
Alum Block: Yes, with no wincing.
Post Shave: Thayer's Witch Hazel with Aloe & Thayer’s
Aftershave Balm: Nope
Aftershave: Chiseled Face Groomatorium Ghost Town Barber

 

Razor: Gillette Goodwill 1930's Ball End Open Comb (Made in Canada)
Blade: Personna Platinum (7)
Brush: Shavemac Zebra, Honeycomb 2 Band
Soap: Route 66 Bourbon Jungle
Aftershave: Route 66 Bourbon Jungle Balm

Finished the week with the Gillette Goodwill OC and I'm happy to say I got great shaves with it all week. The Personna Platinum held it own for 7 shaves. The week with the Route 66 Bourbon Jungle soap and balm was excellent.

 

Nice shot Eddie. We have a similar sign at our house also.

 

Thank you, Doug! What's funny is someone put some thought into it and gave that to us as a gift.

 

Ha! Shouldn't we all!

HERM

 

October 21, 2016
Wolfman WR-01 OC with Triad SS
Feather (1)
Doug Korn DK7 with Druida Manchurian
MdC
Witch Hazel
Fine Lavender Aftershave

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A fantastic shave this morning. The DK 7 whipped up the MdC easily. If you take the time to add water, you are rewarded with a much slicker lather. Three passes and few touch ups ended in a near BBS. This standard gap Wolfman OC is a very smooth and forgiving shaver. Not quite as efficient as the increased gap Wolfman or Timeless OC but very close. It is still a step up in efficiency to a New LC or New Deluxe. If I had to pick just one of my DE razors to keep, this would be the one. Today was the maiden voyage of the Fine Lavender Aftershave I received as a gift from a friend. It's a winner. I am not sure that it will replace Fine L'Orange as my favorite but it's very close. I hope everyone has a great Friday.

 

Clint, that is a beautifully captured photo. I love that brush; the handle looks like a candy apple.

 

Beautiful setup and picture Clint.

 

Thank you Eddie. The handle color changes with the light so it almost like having a new brush each time.

Thanks Amigo. I hope you have a fantastic weekend.