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Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by brit, Dec 10, 2018.

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  1. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Very nice shave!

    Great razor! Love the brush as well!
     
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  2. Boojum1

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    Thank you!
     
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  3. Dirtfarmer

    Dirtfarmer Well-Known Member

    Had a shave tonight just like dad did(almost). 61 Slim Adj., Shark Super Stainless, TOOBS St. James Col., glass bottle Bruit with the metal tag on a chain. St. Louis Cardinal game on the radio. Only thing missing was a cigarette, a Falstaff beer and a herd of screaming kids.
     
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  4. brit

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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    nice shave sir..
     
  6. brit

    brit in a box

    one word..awesome..:)
     
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  7. brit

    brit in a box

    14/08/19--1967 m-4 slim/7 0clock green,wcs blue synthetic,klar sport..eternity aqua edt.. 20190813_180922 (2).jpg
     
  8. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    1956 Gillette #58
    Bolzano blade from @jimjo1031
    Taylor of old bond street almond shave cream
    Certifyd 4 restored

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  9. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave sir, the #58 is a fantastic shaver sir..did you like the blade?
     
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  10. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    The razor is very nice I don’t use it enough. The blade worked well with it. I’m going to try the blade with an old type next I believe.
     
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  11. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Very nice indeed. I love that brush as well.
     
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  12. brit

    brit in a box

    it's hard to use them all the time sir..;)..the downside of having a few cool razors..
     
  13. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you..west coast shaving..quite inexpensive..
     
  14. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    August 14th
    Razor: Gillette Slim L1
    Blade: Treet Platinum Stainless (2)
    Brush: Grizzly Bay FireOfUdun
    Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
    Soap: B&M Reserve Classic
    PAA Galactic witch hazel
    PAA unscented Star Jelly
    AS: B&M Reserve Classic

    Adjustable August
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  15. preidy

    preidy Just call me Dino

    Rocket TV Special W/Triton R3
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  16. Rev579

    Rev579 Well-Known Member

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    This shave was all about the reknotted brush!

    Razor: ABC 1909 Early Scroll(Silver) A877304
    Blade: Astra Platinum
    Brush: Unknown Sterling Silver 1890’s Ornate Long Handle Brush(I need to find out more information on it)
    Pre-Shave: Georgetown Pottery G12 Scuttle
    Lather: ToOBS St. James Luxury
    Aftershave: Pre de Provence No. 63 Balm
    Additional Care:
    Penhaligon’s Halfeti
     
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  17. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Beautiful shave Sir!
     
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  18. Boojum1

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    Thursday
    August 15, 2019


    1964 Gillette J-1 Slim Adjustable
    Polsilver Super Iridium
    Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic
    Panna Crema Nuavia Blu
    Fine Green Vetiver
    Tom Ford Grey Vetiver

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  19. MacDaDad

    MacDaDad Well-Known Member

    Ah yes, a Camel and a bottle of FallFlat, now that's old school. :happy088:
     
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  20. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave and pic sir..
     
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