Looking forward to it - will probably load with an Astra SP and see how it shaves. Anything about cleaning or disinfecting that I need to know about? It looks good as it is but may dip it in some Barbicide before giving it a go.
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Looking forward to it - will probably load with an Astra SP and see how it shaves. Anything about cleaning or disinfecting that I need to know about? It looks good as it is but may dip it in some Barbicide before giving it a go.
Nice.
I came across something that might have been a Bostonian at an antique store a long time ago, before I really knew how to shave with a DE razor. I tried maybe two strokes on my cheecks and put it away. Sold it about a week later.
Matter of fact, if memory serves, I'm pretty sure I sold it to Alex! He probably passed it on a long time ago.
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Well, Im official DONE trying to use a SE.....tried again today, and although not as bad as my first and second attempts, the third attempt was still not nearly as rewarding or as easy as using my beloved OC......the SE will be boxed and sent back to my brother........
Thats a shame. SE's seem to be very polarizing. Either you love them or they don't work for you.
In my case the Damaskeene has been the most intuitavie, efficient and effective razor I've ever used. From the first attempt. For other people it just doesn't seem to work out.
At least you gave it a fair try.
Daddy's home.....
Please riddle me this brothers of the OC?
What does a Gillette New Double edge razor look like.... so I know what to look for?
Thanks
Van
What does a Gillette New Double edge razor look like.... so I know what to look for?
Thanks
Van
rub it in why don't you.......Daddy's home.....
Sorry man... You know that you were more than welcome to keep it longer if you wanted to...
Had I kept it any longer, you would not have gotten it back at all.
Just like the one below your post. That is not a NEW handle, but that is a LC NEW head. On the LC, the comb is parellel to the handle, on the SC, it points out at a 45 or so degree angle to the handle.
Check out post 3205 in this thread. I posted three pictures of my LC NEW in that post. The post is on page 161.
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that looks like a replated NEW on a Bob's Razor Works custom handle, to me.
If I had to be more specific I'd guess it's a long comb NEW on a Bull Mastiff Deluxe handle. Turtle will be along shortly to tell me what I've won.
If I had to be more specific I'd guess it's a long comb NEW on a Bull Mastiff Deluxe handle. Turtle will be along shortly to tell me what I've won.
Looking to get a sturdy heavy OC merkurs, gillette maybe- dont want to spend a whole lot- lay it on me
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Ok Brother...my first question is what qualities are you looking for in a razor?? Mild? aggressive?
How about your beard type? Coarse? Dense? Thin? light?
How often do you shave? Daily? Every other day? A few times a week?
........all of these things are important to know before any razor choice....As far as merkurs, the 11C or 12C ( if you can find...have been discontinued) are good MILD razors.
The mantra we seem to preach for those who first venture into OC territory is the Gillette NEW...you can pick up a user grade cheap, and if's something you like, can always buy a replated version for less money than the cost of buying one and sending it off...For many here is there razor of choice...not overly aggressive at all and just about perfect for most face and beard types.
If you are looking aggressive, the Gillette Old is a step up from the NEW, and the Fatip and 2011 R41 top the scale.....
I hope this helped!
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