-Vintage-Gillette-Shave-

Chunky is the word that comes to mind, very pleasing to behold!

 

31 Jan 2024

Popular again, Nacet (1), Omega 10049, Sterling, Rinfrescante, Guerlain

 

thank you Chris..razor feels good in the hand,

 

1 Feb 2024

Persisting with the Popular + Nacet (2)
Trialling the Proraso cream this time

 

That's a fantastic photo Chris!

Paul

 

thanks Paul

 

fine shave and pic Chris.

 

-Thursday-
1909 canadian single ring
rubberset
fine
rr puros

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-Fat-Friday-
1959 brit gold 1 piece
simpson
mwf
89

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-The-Weekender-
canadian #175 goodwill
omega
canada
whisky woods

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-The-Sunday-Shave-
u.s new lc
mr.ee custom
seaforth!

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Groundhog Day Shave:

Back with Fine Latigo, but a different

brush-Razorock Plissoft 400 synthetic

 

Friday
Gillette Fatboy / Kai blade

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thanks Gary

 

some more super additions to your collection Gary

btw I often wonder about those tiny splits in the handles, they don't seem to phase you

 

02 Feb 2024

Gillette Aristocrat + Gillette 7 o'clock super platinum + Menthol, phew! ,

 

Nice Stuart, the Fatboy + Kai has to be a good shave, right? So far I am still resisting the urge for a Fatboy, but you keep tempting me Stuart!

 

thank you Chris.these early ball end and similar handles are prone to cracks from the original assembly process.some split completely across the handle.i purchased a mid 20's old type pocket set NOS with a completely split handle for cheap..new case,shipper etc.found a near mint uncracked handle(rare) and resold it.here is the u.s New LC plate and cap from a 1930 Federal set.would have come with a split ball end handle.note the logo stamping is off kilter,like a rare stamp or coin...but seriously,i will use this plate and cap with a mint gold tech fat handle and have a fantastically shaving new razor..

 

this particular canadian handle has been cleaned and epoxied to stabilize the crack.it will last as long as it will,maybe crack more.

 

very cool Chris.so your 1938 'crat has the "400621" baseplate,while my 1939 has the "430030" baseplate.are they different?..not sure.both are rhodium plated and i believe made one year only each.the 430030 baseplate was carried forward onto later brit made safety bar aristocrat models.the 1936-37 models are silver plated.i believe the '36-7 models have the flat non "H' center bar.