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

Hello folks, today's OC SOTD as follows;

1916 Gillette Bell Tube Aristocrat razor.
Personna Platinum Chrome blade.
Kent BLK2 badger hair brush.
Maggards artisan London Barbershop soap.
Mesmerize post shave cream.
Mesmerize cologne.



Today's shave went off without a hitch. I spent an additional two hours straightening the baseplate today, and my efforts were not in vain. The razor is tame enough to use, yet aggressive enough to be effective. The previous shave was so aggressive I didn't think I could fix it, but today's shave was two pass perfect! I'm glad I fixed it. I had a great shave today. Have a good day all!


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Alan, great work in fully repairing the razor.

 

Thank you clint64, about halfway through the process, I was having my doubts that it was repairable. You should have seen it before I started. But I stuck with it, and it came out ok. It's by no means perfect, but it works well enough to use now. I would have been sadly disappointed if it turned out to be a display piece only. The guy who sold it to me claimed it wasn't like that when he shipped it. He lied. He couldn't have not noticed. I ended up getting half my money back though. Issues like this one are why I don't like to buy razors that I can't personally hold in my hand prior to buying them. But it all worked out in the end. I'm happy now. Have a great day Clint64!

 

July 11, 2016
Timeless OC with Triad Ti
Feather (2)
BSB with 2 band Vie-Long Fan
Route 66 Frozen Margarita
Witch Hazel
Folsom & Co Shambala
Route 66 Frozen Margarita AS Balm



Today's shave was worlds better than yesterday's. The BSB lathered up the Route 66 Frozen Margarita quickly. I decided to go with 3 passes today, XTG, ATG & XTG followed by minimal touch ups ending in a near BBS. I did get a few weepers due to operator error. Finished up the shave with a splash of F&C Shambala and the matching Frozen Margarita Balm. I hope everyone has a fantastic Monday. ​

 

Thank you.

 

Today's OC SOTD was done with one of my 1906 Gillette Single Ring with a Personna Platinum Chrome blade.



God Bless, and have a great night!


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Wow! It's beautiful Alan!

 

Simply Stunning.

 

Thanks Robyflex!

 

Thank you Clint64!

 

July 12, 2016
Timeless OC with Triad Ti
Feather (3)
DK 7 with Druida Manchurian
MdC Original
Witch Hazel
Fine Platinum
Whipped Shea Butter

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A fantastic shave this morning. The DK7 lathered up the MdC with little effort. I stuck with a traditional 3 pass shave today, WTG, XTG, ATG followed my minimal touch ups and ended with a near perfect BBS. I did get on small weeper on my neck that was my fault for chasing the baby. Finished up with a splash of Fine Platinum followed by some whipped shea butter. I hope everyone has a fantastic Tuesday.

 

Hello folks, today's OC SOTD was with a 1920's Canadian Gillette Ball End Old Type, and a Personna Platinum Chrome blade.
I must say, this razor is the best looking Old Type I own. The silver plating is absolutely beautiful. And it shaves great too! I score this shave as a two pass BBS! Here's the photo-



Have a great day people!


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July 13, 2016
Timeless OC with Triad Ti
Feather (1)
BSB-2 with Vie-Long Fan 2 Band Fan
Nuavia Rossa
Witch Hazel

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Another great shave from the Timeless OC with a 3 pass near BBS. I really can't expect better than that on a work morning.

 

The FaTip Grande

Mean little vampire razor, gives a close shave. But loves to see blood.

 

My nice Gillette New LC R&B boxed razor, bought last year at bay competitor site. Prices where starting to sky rocket for the good looking oldies.
This is my today shave, a grassy old style one.



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July 14, 2016
Timeless OC with Triad Ti
Feather (2)
DK 7 with Druida Manchurian
Route 66 Frozen Margarita
Witch Hazel
Folsom & Co Capri
Whipped Shea Butter

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I am really enjoying this run of shaves with OC razors. For me they seem to be smoother and more efficient. This morning was another great shave. The Timeless OC is a very efficient and smooth razor.

 

Nice simple setup for a fine shave, your NEW looks great in that stand.

 

Thanks, @Robyflexx, yes sometimes less is more.

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I used one of the best and classiest razors known to man today, the Eclipse Red Ring. Perfection!


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