OCtober 2016 - Discuss Open Comb Razors

You are welcome. Enjoy!

 

Razor: Timeless Stainless Steel Open Comb w/Timeless Knurled Handle
Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
Brush: Shavemac Zebra, Honeycomb 2 Band
Soap: Route 66 Rum Runner
Aftershave: Fine L'Orange Noir

Excellent close comfortable 3 pass shave and a very near BBS with the Timeless OC. The Route 66 Rum Runner performed outstanding as usual for a Route 66 soap. The finish with Fine L'Orange Noir aftershave was perfect.

 

Thanks Brian. Been a most interesting day.

 

A good one. I hope.

 

Especially the grilled lamb chops and green beans. Diving into the marble cake now. Yummy!!

 

Yes, it is. No, I didn't. I just noticed one day that the cap of the FHT looked very similar to the cap for the NEW LC, so I switched the plates, and it worked. Now I have a Fat Handle OC.

 

Dove Men Face Wash
Speick Shaving Cream
Jayaruh #119 synthetic
Gillette Single Ring
Voskhod
CWR, Asma Alum Block
T.N. Dickinson's WH
Speick After Shave

 

Yesterday I used a frankenrazor. The handle was from Edwin Jagger. Although its a very handsome handle, it seemed very slick when wet. I felt as if i had to concentrate to hold it the entire shave.
The head is a mystery. It was included in the case of a my Ever-Ready 1924. Ut has no marking indicating the maker. It is an open comb, with nice curved gyometry. It has two lines running along the head screw and alignment knobs (i think thees a name for those). Those knobs are not rounded like little bullets, but look more like wadcutters.
If someone recognizes the head, I'd love to know.

 

October 22, 2016
Wolfman WR-01 OC with Triad SS
Feather (2)
Doug Korn DK7 with Druida Manchurian
Route 66 Rum Runner
Witch Hazel
Captain’s Choice Bay Rum

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After reading description of Route 66 Rum Runner by @Douglas Carey late yesterday, I decided to pull it out of the cabinet and give it a go this morning. The performance of Route 66 is top notch and Rum Runner is no exception. The scent reminds me a wonderful hot rum cocktail which is perfect for a cool college football Saturday morning. With a wonderful slick lather, I went with a traditional 3 pass shave was very close to a perfect BBS. A few touch ups later and I am happy to report the baby is caught. A cold water rinse followed by witch hazel with menthol left my face feeling smooth and fantastic. I finished off the shave with a splash of Captain's Choice Bay Rum with menthol. I hope everyone has a fantastic Saturday.

 

Saturday OCtober 22, 2016

Simpson M-7 Manchurian
Savonniere du Bon Berger - Cedar Mandarin
Gillette Aristocrat
Personna 74 #18
Fine L'Orange


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Did the sweet powdery rum runner mix well with bay rum?
Although rum was in the name, I didn't think of bay rum when i smelled it.

 

I agree the Rum Runner is not a bay rum scent. I get more of a hot buttered rum cocktail scent. Honestly by the time I rinse my face and clean up the sink, the scent of the soap has completely dissipated. Given the scent of the soap is gone, it worked well with the Bay Rum.

 

Just gorgeous.

 

Beautiful picture and setup amigo.

 

Another beautiful photo Clint. Beautiful brush.

 

Thanks amigo! Have a good weekend my friend.

 

Today I had a late shave to get ready for a party. I used a Maggard OC with the M9 handle. This must be the first generation Maggard OC because it is incredibly mild. The handle is fairly long and heavy, but it feels well balanced in my hand. Only second use of MWF and I really like the slipperyness. Nice DFS, but it took a lot of work to get that far. 3 passes and multiple touch-ups.

HERM

 

Nice picture good looking razor.

 

It's a great looking razor.

 

Thank you gentlemen.

I really like the styling of that handle. It's stainless and heavy. Tomorrow I'm going to try out with a 1906 Old Type head that's missing a handle. This head is much too mild.

HERM