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

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  1. ilts

    ilts Well-Known Member

    Nice!
     
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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you sir..:)
     
  3. MacDaDad

    MacDaDad Well-Known Member

    Gary,

    Guess what came in the mail today? :)
     
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  4. MacDaDad

    MacDaDad Well-Known Member

    5A2BEEF0-2259-4D31-A39E-5E85A129F92A.jpeg British New RFB, my first shave with a New. 2 pass and a touch more on the chin. Between this New razor and my New Improved, there doesn't seem to be much of a difference. Both are British made.

    5F272F9A-799C-457D-B277-597F1C95122F.jpeg .
     
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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave and pic Mac,how did you like it?
     
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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    22/01/19 --new sc cambridge/platinum/yaqi twilight.. 20200121_170624_edited.jpg
     
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  7. MacDaDad

    MacDaDad Well-Known Member

    It's a great shave but like I said before, the New Improved and the New RFB are both quite similar in shaves, both are very very efficient. :) But this is my first shave with the New, maybe I will learn a softer touch with it. The razor cleaned up good, teeth are straight yet it's missing a few spots on the edges of the top cap. The case is warped a touch but I can adjust that, and I believe I can clean up and reinstall the case lining. The razor is totally worth the price.
     
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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool.glad you like it.:).look forward to seeing it when you've restored the case..
     
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  9. MacDaDad

    MacDaDad Well-Known Member

    Well you can be certain, that will be a work in progress since I've not ever done anything like this before. I can buff, polish, remove dents, straighten hinges but how to clean and somewhat restore the velvet lining. I'll bet it was a work of art in it's day. These Gillette razors were more art than tools of personal care and hygiene. :)
     
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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    after the war britain tried to build things with some quality so they would last,from what i understand.as for the velvet lining @jimjo1031 can answer many questions or help out..:)he restores cases..just pm him.
     
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  11. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Flare tip / Voskhod blade [​IMG]

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  12. brit

    brit in a box

    fine black handle shave Stuart.good morning..
     
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  13. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Thank you..

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  14. brit

    brit in a box

    23/01/20 --new sc/military tech solid handle,platinum.wcs synthetic,the dead sea ,razorock blue.. 20200122_155821_edited.jpg
     
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  15. MacDaDad

    MacDaDad Well-Known Member

    Attached Files:

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  16. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Today’s shave. I need to shave more!
    1934 Gillette Aristocrat
    Astra SP
    What the Puck Lime
    Ever Ready restored brush
    Witch hazel
    Florida water

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  17. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    I like the Voskhod blades. Nice shave sir!
     
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  18. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Nice looking shave sir!
     
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    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

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  20. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Thank you...

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