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

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  1. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Thanks Gary
     
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  2. barca10

    barca10 Well-Known Member

    Thursday, August 6, 2020:
    Razor: 1958 Gillette D4 Blue Tip Super Speed
    Blade: Personna
    Brush: Omega 636 Silvertip Badger
    Pre-shave: Proraso Green Tea and Oat
    Soap/Cream: TOBS Jermyn Street
    AS: Nivea Cooling Post Shave Balm

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  3. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome 3 piece rfb shave and pick David.the reason i say 3 piece is because the handle comes away from the baseplate.this is the 2 piece..
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  4. Ijustmissedthe50s

    Ijustmissedthe50s The Warnee

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    I truly enjoy my old, basic Ball End Tech. Wilkinson Sword blade today.
     
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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome blue tip shave and pic..
     
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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    basic is good Chris,love my tech shaves,fine ball end example..cool shave and pic..
     
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  7. dmshaver

    dmshaver Well-Known Member

    My mistake, my #44 set is a 3 piece RFB. My #77 set is a 2 piece RFB.
     
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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    all is good..:).sorry if i appear picky..;)
     
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  9. Aztecmike

    Aztecmike George

    Nice shave sir..cool brush too. :happy088:
     
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  10. dmshaver

    dmshaver Well-Known Member

    No worries, thanks for catching my mistake. I’m picky too. I’m embarrassed. I listed it correctly from the 44 set, but I goofed saying it was a 2 piece.
     
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  11. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    DE SOTD, Fri, Aug 7th, 2020

    Razor: Gillette Fatboy E4- Mfg 1959 4th qtr-settings 5>6>7 works like a charm.
    Blade: Polsilver SI (4) sharp and smooth, 1st shave always cork only with this blade, Smooths 1st shave always.
    Soap: Razorock country side- mild scent with excellent lather qualities.
    Brush: Yaqi Rainbow brown whiskers 26 mm synthetic- great lather creating brush with soft tips with some back bone.
    Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
    Prep:Cold water rinse after each pass of 3 + pickups.
    Post shave: Pinaud clubman with witch Hazel + a tiny dollop of Nivea balm.
    Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= [​IMG] excellent shave with my Gillette Fatboy.
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    Have some great shaves! Stay safe in these times!
     
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  12. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Fatboy / Nacet Blade [​IMG]

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  13. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome fatboy shave and pic Ron,have a great weekend..
     
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  14. brit

    brit in a box

    fine fat friday shave and picStuart,good morning..
     
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  15. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Friday's Shave

    1959 Gillette Fatboy (E4)
    Gillette Platinum (3)
    Vulfix No. 28 Boar
    Mitchell's Wool Fat
    Dickinson's Witch Hazel
    Barrister and Mann Reserve Cool Aftershave

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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome fat friday shave Andrew..have a great weekend..
     
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  17. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Good morning to you & thank you.

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  18. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Gary! I hope your weekend is fantastic.
     
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  19. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you..check your pm box..:)
     
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  20. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    :happy088:
     
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