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Coming back around to this new Gillette DE, and their other new one, The Heritage, I'm disappointed in Gillette. In these modern times, the head pieces should cover the ends of the blades. I can only imagine how many new wet shavers saw this razor in Walmart, bought it, went home and put a blade in it, went to shave, sliced their ears up with the edge of the blade poking out of the side of the head, and either tossed it all in the garbage or took it back for a refund. Hell, I'm an experienced safety razor user and I still from time to time cut and knick my ear's tragus when I use my early vintage Gillette razors that don't fully cover the blade. Or maybe it is Gillette's plan all along, to drive people away from using a safety razor and back to their expensive cartridges. Either way, I think it's an utter failure on Gillette for this. I was thinking about passing on The Heritage razor I purchased and opened and used, to my brother. He's always asking me about my wet shaving but he's never took the initiative to try it. But I can already hear his voice in my head the first time he slices his ear, and I know how he is. He won't try it again. He won't keep practicing.

 

i do agree,it's a flaw that most earlier de razors had.on razors like the early news and stuff i trim a touch off the blade side tabs with scissors.i know it's a pain but i am loyal to the cause.a bit more work but way better than carts for me.35 years of those was enough. i can see the "want it all now" folks giving up on it quickly though..injectors and carts didn't have that issue of course but they have their own issues..there are some cool DE designs out there that cover the tabs.

 

brit weekend shave
brit 1939 #47 popular
platinum
simpson commodore
st james of london
burberry weekend


good day gents.
fabulous 2 pass bbs today with the rare,elegant brit popular
the aristocrats baby brother.
fine st.james lather built with the commodore/best badger.
maybe not the simpson brush of the past but a fine performer for me.
bit of twisted thayers and burberry weekend edt caps it off.
awesome.have fine day everyone.

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fathers day shave
#25 brit fb tech
k-c-g
yaqi silvertip
percy nobleman
burberry

good day gents,
3rd shave with the NOS #25 set
handle is lighter than i like but that's just fine by me with this set
fabulous nobleman lather built with the yaqi silvertip.
twisted thayers and burberry edt to finish.
awesome
have a great father's day everyone
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misc monday
french service set
k-c-g
razorock 400
templeton tonics white whale
good day gents.
using some product i haven't used since last summer this week
have a few.
fine white whale lather built by the 400 synthetic
smooth 2 passer in the usual manner.
light salty scent,quite refreshing
awesome,perfect for a hot day.
have a great monday everyone

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Tuesday's Adventure
Brit New Milady "fang tooth"
Platinum
Mr.EE #002 finest badger
MLS
Good day gents.
another fine shave with product i haven't used in a while
smooth 2 passer in the usual manner with the "fang tooth" rfb/platinum combo.
the handle is from who knows what,
probably a late 20s old type or goodwill, but its gold
fine MLS orangy lather,
matching splash to finish.
awesome
have a fine day every one

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Awesome is always very cool!!

 

thank you.refreshing shave on a hot day..

 

Fantastic presentation Gary!

 

thank you so much ..

 

Glad to see that you’re ’chilling’ today Gary! Very nice setup!

 

thank you sir.very refreshing.i foresee a few more mentholated shaves in the near future..

 

That’s a refreshing lineup Gary! Have a great weekend!!

 

thank you so much.yourself as well..

 

Gillette Set #58 (England) Razor
Nacet Stainless Blade
Simpson BAC3/Two Band Badger (restored) Brush
Sudsy Soapery Citrus & Bay Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Egyptian Musk
Aqua Velva Musk After Shave

 

fabulous #58 shave and pic Jim..

 

Thank you Gary.

 

Awesome setup Gary! Do you live out on the west coast? I can't believe the temperatures out in BC!

 

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Took the 1910 Gillette Old Type out of the display cabinet for a fun drive today...

• Razor: 1910 Gillette Old Type "adjustable"
• Brush: 1950s Fuller; black and cream color; restored with TGN 22mm Super-grade 3-band badger hair knot
  
• Soap/Cream: 1970s NOS Gillette Regular Lather Shave Cream
• Blade: 1960s NOS Schick Super Stainless Steel blade
• Post: Tet-A-Tet aftershave balm

Fantastic, fun BBS shave!

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