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Wednesday's Shave

'64 Gillette Slim Adjustable (J4)
Gillette Platinum (2)
Omega 10066 Boar
Mike's Bay Rum Shaving Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Grand Bay, Bay Rum Aftershave

 

awesome slim shave and pic Andrew..good afternoon..

 

Good afternoon, Gary. Thank you!

 

christmas eve shave
brit new/tech hybrid-french fat handle
gillette spoiler
stonefield bowl
opal f200 badger
lea

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Thanks for the welcome! Today was another excellent shave using the Gillette Tech.

 

awesome Frank..techs are the gillette workhorse.if they interest you further,try to find a canadian prewar set..note the triangular vent holes in the baseplate.quite easy to find in good shape .came in a few different cases..

 

I am loving this razor! With Wilkinson blades it's been very good. I like it's compact size. It's perfect for daily use. Since I started shaving with a DE razor 4 weeks ago I feel my technique has improved greatly and I can feel the difference with this "workhorse" razor. I am aware the tech is not 'rare' in that millions were sold over the years but it's still a very good razor! The fact that it's on the milder end of the spectrum works for me in that I can get a nice three pass shave with it and my face feels smooth for hours.

Thank you for the info on the war time Canadian made Gillette techs. I have not seen those before. I would like to get one of those war time fat handle techs with the triangular base plate holes to try out and add to my collection one day. Along with a 1955 speed razor I have two more ball end handle techs coming in the mail. A 1962 (H2) one since that's my birth year and also a gold plated one without a date code on the base plate but it was advertised as "post war" so I'm assuming anywhere between 1946-51. Both of them didn't cost as much and are not in as excellent condition as my 1951 tech that I have been using though. Those I will use as display pieces probably and not shave with them much.

 

very cool Frank.looking forward to seeing your others.i have a soft spot for tech razors and have a few from around the world.the prewar and 40s british flat bottom ones seem to be the most efficient ones for many folks.i prefer mild razors myself.they just require a learning curve to get the best from them..i have no problem with that..if you haven't already, check this site out..
https://mr-razor.com/ .

 

Awesome advice Gary! I just hope @Frank Shaves braces himself for the https://mr-razor.com/ experience...it's like throwing open the door to the rabbit hole & diving in head first. Your Gillette collection is almost certain to grow. Enjoy the ride!

 

Great looking pictures, everyone.

 

Thank you Mr.D..

 

I just looked mr-razor.com. Some very fine examples of vintage Gillette razors there! Now I know what to look for when I'm out at the thrift stores.
Thanks!

 

christmas day shave
#58 aristocrat jr
gillette spoiler
yaqi ruby badger
percy nobleman
givenchy gentleman

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Gillette Fatboy / Gillette Stainless

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cool fatboy shave and pic Stuart..

 

Thank you

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saturday shave
1945 #77 new rfb thin handle
gillette spoiler
EEmega 10098 boar
simpson enscented
givenchy gentleman edp

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Fine setup, shave and pic Gary.

 

thank you Jim..