--Vintage-Gillette-Shave--

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by brit, May 23, 2021.

  1. brit

    brit in a box

    fine flare tip.:cool:for me,i find the slim head u.s flare tip and canada market 1965 flare tip rocket more efficient than the 50's versions,they seem to get more done in less time..i still love using the 50's versions though,better plating and slightly heavier so equally enjoyable..:):eatdrink047:
     
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  2. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Gold Aristocrat / Kai blade [​IMG]

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  3. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

    Cold Water Rinse
    Williams Mug Soap
    Semogue Owners Club Boar
    1905 Gillette Double Ring
    Gillette Super Blue Blade X3
    Cold Water Rinse
    Derby City Chop Shop Winter Reserve After Shave

    The Williams Mug Soap lathered well with the Semogue Owners Club Boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1905 Gillette Double Ring Razor and the Gillette Super Blue Blade X3 gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Derby City Chop Shop Winter Reserve After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
     
  4. Umma2gumma

    Umma2gumma Well-Known Member

    Vintage - Vintage Shave #4
    Pre-War Tech
    1952 Gillette “Red” Thin Blade (4)
    Proraso Green
    Pinaud Clubman

    I think this old blade is done after 4 fine shaves. I could probably use it one more time but it may start to tug. So, this was the final shave with a 72 year old blade, that performed just wonderfully.

    There’s not a spot of rust on it after been used for over a week. I did tap-dry it after each use.

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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool.:cool:i would still keep it in the wrapper if you collect them .they keep well in old photo albums..:)
     
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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    -Thursday-
    1960 brit rhodium flare tip
    simpson
    sandalwood

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  7. brit

    brit in a box

    -Friday-
    1948 #48 aristocrat jr
    simpson
    west indian lime
    #74 victorian lime

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  8. Umma2gumma

    Umma2gumma Well-Known Member

    Thanks. I still have two unused ones which I plan on keeping.
     
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  9. brit

    brit in a box

    :eatdrink047::)
     
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  10. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Canadian Gillette LC w/Colonial General Razor
    Gillette Nacet Stainless Blade
    Yaqi w/Maggard Badger/Boar Brush
    De Vergulde Hand Soap Stick
    Sea Breeze Astringent
    Fine Aquamarine After Shave


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  11. Umma2gumma

    Umma2gumma Well-Known Member

    1962 Slim (H-2) @6
    Treet Platinum (2)
    Proraso Green
    Aqua Velva

    Trying the Treet blades and so far I am liking them. Smooth, sharp, and perform well in vintage razors.

    This shave was completely uneventful, in a good way.

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  12. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Thursday's Cold Water Shave

    Cold Water Rinse
    Vintage Life Licorice Shave Soap
    Semogue Owners Club Boar
    1905 Gillette Double Ring
    Gillette Super Blue Blade X3 (9)
    Cold Water Rinse
    Derby City Chop Shop Winter Reserve After Shave

    The Vintage Life Licorice Shave Soap lathered well with the Semogue Owners Club Boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1905 Gillette Double Ring Razor and the Gillette Super Blue Blade X3 gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Derby City Chop Shop Winter Reserve After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
     
  13. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome gillette set ups,shaves and pics gentlemen.:cool::bounce017::happy096:
     
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  14. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

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    Friday Shave
    RAZOR: Gillette Y-1 ‘53 Tech Walnut Handle-Dyed
    BLADE: Gillette 7 O'clock Super Stainless Green
    BRUSH: Rudy Vey Butterscotch Beehive 20mm Silvertip Badger
    LATHER: Haslinger Schafmilch Shaving Soap
    POST: RazoRock XXX Aftershave Splash
     
  15. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome set up and pic James.:cool::bounce017:the tech's look cool with thouse new handles.:):eatdrink047:
     
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  16. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Gary. ;)
     
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  17. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Friday's Cold Water Shave

    Cold Water Rinse
    Vintage Life Licorice Shave Soap
    Semogue Owners Club Boar
    1905 Gillette Double Ring
    Gillette Super Blue Blade X3
    Cold Water Rinse
    Derby City Chop Shop Winter Reserve After Shave

    The Vintage Life Licorice Shave Soap lathered well with the Semogue Owners Club Boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1905 Gillette Double Ring Razor and the Gillette Super Blue Blade X3 gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Derby City Chop Shop Winter Reserve After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
     
  18. Umma2gumma

    Umma2gumma Well-Known Member

    '71 Super 109 @6
    Treet Platinum (3)
    The House of Mammoth Kryptonite
    B+M Cool Splash
    Yet another great shave with a classic Gillette that in the past I haven't liked all that much. I still prefer the Super 84 for its better balance and maneuverability, but this razor is an excellent shaver in its own right. While not as striking looking as Slims / Fatboys, the Super Adjustables seem to be just a little more efficient.

    Also really liking the Treet Platinum that I got via the Great Blade Exchange on B&B. The first three shaves I had with it so far have all been smooth and close, with no signs of dulling.

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    Last edited: Sep 20, 2024
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  19. brit

    brit in a box

    fine friday shaves with iconic gillettes..:cool::bounce017:
     
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  20. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Thank you

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