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

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  1. BBS

    BBS Well-Known Member

    Today's shave, a New long comb with Bic blade. Same result as the Otto Roth when paired with the Bic blade. I remember this being a better overall shave with this blade. Maybe my expectations were lower or fault memory either way The New DeLuxe thus far is best of the lot using a Bic blade. Next up the Ladas blade in this razor for tomorrow.
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  2. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    The Otto Roth is a New LC, just branded differently and with a thinner handle.
     
  3. Rev579

    Rev579 Well-Known Member

    What is it for you, the handle and head combination or just the new deluxe head, that you like the most?
     
  4. Rev579

    Rev579 Well-Known Member

    Is that a W-3?
     
  5. brit

    brit in a box

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  6. dmshaver

    dmshaver Well-Known Member

    I've used the New Deluxe Belmont 3 - 4 times now, always with the handle/head combination. I haven't tried it with a different handle, I suppose I will at some point. So for now, to answer your question, it is the combination of the handle & head that provides the supremely smooth, efficient shave.
     
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  7. Rev579

    Rev579 Well-Known Member

    The NEW Deluxe is a great shaving head. I compare it favorably to the Short Comb, which I prefer over the Long Comb. The Deluxe come in 2 different variations, usually referred to as the 17mm and 15mm. I’ve not tried the 15, but won’t part with my 17’s. I’ll try and post the mass differences among the LC, SC, and 17mm Deluxe tonight. For the sake of balance, some prefer a heavier handle with a heavier head.
     
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  8. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette red tip / polsilver super iridium [​IMG]

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  9. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    I’m gonna have to get a red tip I guess. I have had a couple. You people are enablers! Hahahaha. I love it. Nice razor.
     
  10. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Nice setup sir! I like that case as well!
     
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  11. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    SOTN March 20th
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    Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
    EDRIO #39 Gillette Old Type ABC Pocket Edition
    Gillette Spoiler (3)
    Simpson's CH2 Synthetic (27mm, Destroyer Class)
    MLSW Pantie Dropped
    Skin Bracer AS

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  12. Rev579

    Rev579 Well-Known Member

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    Razor: ABC 1911 CA Thin Ball End(Silver) PC63531
    Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
    Brush: Star Ivory Handle Restore
    Pre-Shave: Georgetown Pottery G12 Scuttle
    Lather: ToOBS No. 50
    Additional Care:
    Tom Ford Fougère D’Argent EDP

    https://shavingbuddies.com/shave/5c93bc735eadbb05ac0e73c2
     
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  13. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Yes sir, just checked it is a w-3

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  14. Rev579

    Rev579 Well-Known Member

    I sold a couple that I ended up with but here are some of the notes I made about the Black Tip SS. Most comes from Mr Razor's site.
    Black Tip Super-Speed "W3" has an aluminum handle with nickel shoulder and should weigh 43g
    Black Tip Super-Speed "W4" has a steel handle with nickel plated head and should weigh 46g
    Black Tip Super-Speed “W4” has an aluminum handle and should weigh 39g

    Black Tip Super-Speed "X1" has an aluminum handle and should weigh 39g
    Black Tip Super-Speed "X2” has a steel handle with nickel plated head and should weigh 46g
    Black Tip Super-Speed "X3" handle and base plate are steel made and should weigh 45g
     
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  15. BBS

    BBS Well-Known Member

    Today's shave with a Ladas blade was pretty much the same as the Otto Roth when loaded with a Ladas. Both these razors for whatever reasons perform better with a less sharp blade. No irritation and only 1 small cut this time around. The new DeLuxe is still the best performer thus far with either blade, next up the New short comb and finally in the New style of base plates will be the Goodwill 160 and 175.

    I plan to revisit this razor with some other blades like a voskhod and see how it performs.
     
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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you sir..
     
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  17. brit

    brit in a box

    nice shaves gentlemen..
     
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  18. BigD

    BigD Well-Known Member

    I really need to get that brush for my father. His nickname growing up was Duke.
     
  19. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thanks Gary!

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  20. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    47-48 Aristocrat




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