Open Comb Central - The Place With Real Teeth (No R41, Hybrid or Closed Combs)

SOTD 20191014.
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Proraso pre-shave cream (red).
Vie-Long foroafeitado SE 2019 synth.
Stirling "Varen" shaving soap (sample).
Vintage Souplex / Stork Ti "Classic" handle.
Lord Platinum Class (2).
Stirling "Varen" ASB (sample).

 

#44 new rfb for the french market..platinum/made rite badger/MWF/acqua di selva..

 

Monday OCtober 14

Today I used a razor I've not used before - it kind of scared me a bit. A Palmera with a 6 and a 5 stamped on the razor plate. The Waits Compendium doesn't show this razor, but does show a Palmera model 15 so I'm thinking or hoping this is a model 65. The razor plate on this razor is very slightly curved from side to side and I was concerned the blade would not be held properly. Well, there is a lot of exposed blade but if used carefully, this razor is fine.

Bowl/Scuttle - GP12
Soap - MWF (it's Monday)
Brush - ThatDarnRob Masque 26mm V3 Fanchurian
Blade - Feather HI SS (9)
Razor - Palmera 65 (Spain)
Post Shave - OSMA Pierre alum, Epsilon Blue A/S (Spain)

Shave rating 5 of 5

I did a one pass shave today, WTG and was DFS+ which surprised me. This razor looks like a cross between a caged head and a long comb. This razor is VERY AGGRESSIVE, very efficient, a lot of exposed blade and a lot of blade feel. I needed to use a very light touch, ride the cap to reduce the blade feel, and I surprised myself with a very good shave save for one nick. Definitely not an every day driver. The MWF lathered and lubricated well. I had the one nick but otherwise the alum was quiet. Epsilon Blue finished off the shave.

Overall, a surprisingly great shave. Have a few more French and English razors that will be the razors for my next few shaves this week.

Happy OCtober and great shaves everyone.



- Ken

 

cool razor Ken..i have never seen one before..

 

Autostrop VC2, Feather FHS-10, shave 2.


First time out with this razor. This one wins the award for most aggressive and blade feel for the C model Autostrops. Shave was almost a BBS finish, just a hint of stubble short. End result for the C model open comb razors VC2 good, VC3 better, This razor will get another shave or 2 before I finish off this blade in the VC3.

 

Thanks, it does a decent job.....for a two sided thingie.

 

That is one awesome looking razor head. The Force is strong in you to use it.

 

Thanks Gary


- Ken

 

Thank you


- Ken

 

It was good to get back to an OC. Today's SOTD:
'34 Aristocrat
Red Personna
Turn N Shave 26mm Manchurian
Pannacrema Nuavia Blu
Thayers Witch Hazel
Lucky Old Man

 

Thank you Gary.

 

October 15, 2019
Gillette New SC
Gillette 7 O’clock Yellow
Alpha Shaving 400 with SHD
Cold River Schapenmelk
Myrsol Antesol
Guerlain Habit Rouge

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awesome oc shaves gentlemen..

 

senator/platinum/rubberset/MWF/special reserve..

 

New OC to arrive later ths week from Italian Barber:
RazoRock Game Changer OPEN COMB .84-P Double-Edge Razor

 

Thank you Gary.

 

Congrats on the new razor. Looking forward to hearing what you think of it.

 

Tuesday
OCtober 15, 2019

Wolfman WR1-OC Darwin Titanium
Polsilver Super Iridium
Paladin Moe
Mike's Natural Soaps Hungarian Lavender
CRSW Lavish
Brooks Brothers Blue

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OCtober 15 and its the Razorock SLOC razor turn for this OC month. Of all my DE razors this is one of my favorites for travel and regular use. It is harder maybe to get a BBS shave for some but that is why I like this razor because it gives me a DFS minium result & in some of these countries were you don't want to many nicks and is easy on the skin. Excellent daily driver IMO.

Razor: Razorock SLOC - MFG 2018
Blade: Gillette 7 Oclock super platinum black (1)
Soap: Proraso Red Sandal wood
Brush: Razorock Noir 400
Pre shave: Brush wash my face with CeraVe hand soap + a Dab of clear aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Post shave: A splash of Witch hazel on face to clean soap off
Post shave: Proraso red sandal wood aftershave with witch hazel + Nivea balm
Results:9.5/10 or CCS,DFS,BBS =



Have some great shaves!

 

SOTN OCtober 14th


Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Cooper MonoBilt
Feather
Yaqi Moka Express (26mm, Frigate Class)
Tabac
Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill PSB

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