OCtober 2016 - Discuss Open Comb Razors

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

Definitely a 3 pass BBS shave this evening. One weeper around the chin, but that was user error. Because the blade in the Timeless OC is beveled when tightened down you don't have the same angle of attack as you do with other DE razors. I believe @clint64 mentioned this in a previous post. Sometimes you just forget.
A excellent shave with these tools. Route 66 soaps never provide a poor lather. The Rum Runner always provides a slick lather, protective cushion and glide and a soothing post shave conditioning. Can't say enough about Fine American, it is an excellent aftershave IMHO. I'll change handles tomorrow and use Timeless TRH2 Pineapple design handle.

 

The Timeless does have a steeper angle than any other razor I own. Another fantastic photo Amigo. I absolutely love the Zebra Brush.

 

Tomorrow I'm planning on using the ConRad two-piece razor.

 

Thanks so much amigo. The brush is working in very well, thank you.

 

Do you find the handle slippery when wet? It looks very smooth.

 

Surprisingly no. When I first felt it dry, I was worried about that, but it wasn't a problem at all.

HERM

 

October 23, 2016
Wolfman WR-01 OC with Triad SS
Feather (3)
Doug Korn DK7 with Druida Manchurian
Fine Platinum Shave Stick
Witch Hazel
Fine Platinum Aftershave

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The Fine Platinum soap scent is a perfect match to the aftershave but not quite as strong or long lasting. The scent of the soap smells great of the puck and lasts through the shave but dissipates quickly afterwards. I find the Fine soap to be easy to lather and pretty slick. A three pass shave with minimal clean ups ended in a near BBS. I ended the shave with a splash of Fine Platinum aftershave. I am off this morning to visit my mom. I hope everyone has a great Sunday.

 

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

 

Razor- 1906 Old Type head / Maggard handle

It never ceases to amaze me how similar-looking razors can perform do differently. Yesterday I used a Maggard OC (v1) with this handle. Today is the 1906 OT head that I picked up at a flea market (with its split handle) for 50¢. The Maggard was intensely mild with little or no feedback whatsoever and the angle of attack didn't seem to matter, it was always mild. The OT had amazingly loud feedback and had its usual very shallow angle requirement. The OT is definitely not mild, but it has controllable aggressiveness. I was worried about the result, but the lack of AS feedback let me know that I had done it right. My preference? The Old Type

HERM

 

Sunday OCtober 23, 2016

PAV Brushworks with Envy white
MDC Fougere
Wolfman WR1-OC with Darwin Deluxe Titanium
Personna 74 #19
Barrister and Mann Reserve Cool


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Razor: Timeless Stainless Steel Open Comb w/Timeless Pineapple Handle
Blade: Gillette Platinum (3)
Brush: Shavemac Zebra, Honeycomb 2 Band
Soap: Route 66 Rum Runner
Aftershave: Fine Platinum

Another close comfortable shave today with these tools. Fine Platinum is one of my top three aftershaves.

 

October 24, 2016
iKon B1 OC with Hempel Ti
Feather (1)
Doug Korn DK7 with Druida Manchurian
Route 66 Twisted Tweed
Witch Hazel
Floid Blue

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Changed things up a bit this morning and went with the iKon B1 OC. After whipping up rich slick later with the Route 66 Twisted Tweed, I proceeded with a traditional 3 pass shave paying attention to my trouble spots as I went. After minimal touch ups, I ended with a near BBS. It was just not worth chasing that one spot on my lower right neck. Finished off with a splash of Floid Blue. A great start to the work week. I hope everyone has a great Monday.

 

Menthol Monday, OCtober 24, 2016

PAV Brushworks with Envy White
Krampert's Finest Frostbite
Timeless OC with UFO TiTAN Fine
Personna 74 #21
Mentholated Witch Hazel
Krampert's Finest Frostbite Aftershave


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Great shot.

 

Thanks amigo!

 

Crystal clean and clean photograph of excellent tools in a perfect setting Clint.

 

Thank you Doug. Your settings for the photos have been stunning. I am just trying to keep up.

 

I think you do much more than keeping up. I like your photos. You have your own style. Of course a beautiful brush helps, and you have many beautiful brushes.

 

Thank you Doug. You have a lot of very nice brushes as well. I am excited about the Tres Amigos Part Dos brush on the way.

 

Razor: Timeless Stainless Steel Open Comb w/Timeless Pineapple Handle
Blade: Gillette Platinum (4)
Brush: Shavemac Zebra, Honeycomb 2 Band
Soap: Route 66 Rum Runner
Aftershave: Folsom Shady Past
Each shave with this razor gets better each and every time. One thing I like about the Timeless OC is how the blade snaps into place when you load the blade on the inside of the head. One gentle push in the middle of the blade and it securely snaps into place. Even if you don't do that you will hear it snap into place when you tighten down the handle. Great feature IMO.
A 3 pass with the slightest clean up to finish and a very, very, very near BBS. The Gillette Platinum is working fine along with the Route 66 Rum Runner soap. It is very easy to lather as it is slick. The Shavemac 2 band is a great brush.