A terrible shave. Could not figure out what was going on. Cut my self, loads of irritation just bad. I’ve used this razor and blade combo before with no issues. I’ve used the soap no issues. When I was cleaning up and cleaning the razor I saw the problem. These pictures we taken after the shave and I think you will be able to see the issue
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That hurts just to look at. Was it a spontaneous failure or did something happen. Hope you can save it
I have no idea. When I tried to open it to take the blade out the head just started spinning. I did not pay much for it and it can be replaced. I have plenty of other razors just sucks to see one go down.
Well, I got a little bored and just decided to drag a finger nail on the discoloration on knurling of the Toggle i posted/used earlier today and wouldn't you know, it all came off. Due to the nature of the razor I did not scrub it as vigorously as I generally do and figured the discoloration was something I was going to have to live with. Looks so much nicer now.
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Parker adjustable up to bat.
Parker adjustable up to bat.
| Adjustable April 24 - Shave 17 Renox Rasoir Wizamet SI Rubberset 400 / Declaration B14 River Valley trading - Yuka-Lyptik Master Soap Creation - Betty Bets Splash This Renox rasoir goes back to the 1930's and was one of the early French adjustables. The base plate moves across like the Shield that I used yesterday (HERE) except that this utilizes an offset cam which is a more elegant way of doing the adjustment. It also does not have any graduations anywhere so repeatability is also a problem. Its a very mild to medium shaver and is nowhere near as aggressive as the Shield in the extreme position. |
Heads up, I haven't abandoned Adjustable April, my next shave will be again with the Yaqi Ultima. It is my favorite adjustable razor out of 4 "real" adjustable designs, all others are more or less Futur clones.
I won't shave with my Bohemia and post it here like this infidel @Shaun asleep.
I won't shave with my Bohemia and post it here like this infidel @Shaun asleep.
AA ‘24
The Taiga open comb. Really a nice and very comfortable shave with plenty of efficiency for me as long as it’s above 2.5. Below that, I don’t get much cutting action. The open comb just adds another dimension to an already excellent razor and I actually think it’s a better shaver that feels smoother to my skin. Of course, that’s a ymmv thing.
Great shaves to all…
The Taiga open comb. Really a nice and very comfortable shave with plenty of efficiency for me as long as it’s above 2.5. Below that, I don’t get much cutting action. The open comb just adds another dimension to an already excellent razor and I actually think it’s a better shaver that feels smoother to my skin. Of course, that’s a ymmv thing.
Great shaves to all…
No shave today due to illness.
Long handle Progress
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The Snmirn. Glad to see it still being manufactured under a different name. When it was originally released some called it the "Baby Futur." I would call it the "Gentle Futur."
The Snmirn. Glad to see it still being manufactured under a different name. When it was originally released some called it the "Baby Futur." I would call it the "Gentle Futur."
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Sunday 20240414
366 Shaves in 2024: 105 of 105 = 100%
Adjustable April 2024
Synthetic Sunday
Vintage April 2024
Razor: Gillette Aristocrat Adjustable (Setting = 5)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (1 shave, 2 passes)
Monday 20240415
366 Shaves in 2024: 106 of 106 = 100%
Adjustable April 2024
Vintage April 2024
Razor: Gillette Aristocrat Adjustable (Setting = 5)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (2 shaves, 4 passes)
Tuesday 20240416
366 Shaves in 2024: 107 of 107 = 100%
Adjustable April 2024
Vintage April 2024
Razor: Gillette Aristocrat Adjustable (Setting = 5)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (3 shaves, 6 passes)
Wednesday 20240417
366 Shaves in 2024: 108 of 108 = 100%
Adjustable April 2024
Vintage April 2024
Razor: Gillette Aristocrat Adjustable (Setting = 5)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (4 shaves, 8 passes)
Brush: AP Shave Co White (AP Shave Co 26mm G5C Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Haslinger Schafmilch
Aftershave: RazoRock The Stallion
Superb 2-pass shaves!
Please visit My Journal for shave notes.
366 Shaves in 2024: 105 of 105 = 100%
Adjustable April 2024
Synthetic Sunday
Vintage April 2024
Razor: Gillette Aristocrat Adjustable (Setting = 5)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (1 shave, 2 passes)
Monday 20240415
366 Shaves in 2024: 106 of 106 = 100%
Adjustable April 2024
Vintage April 2024
Razor: Gillette Aristocrat Adjustable (Setting = 5)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (2 shaves, 4 passes)
Tuesday 20240416
366 Shaves in 2024: 107 of 107 = 100%
Adjustable April 2024
Vintage April 2024
Razor: Gillette Aristocrat Adjustable (Setting = 5)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (3 shaves, 6 passes)
Wednesday 20240417
366 Shaves in 2024: 108 of 108 = 100%
Adjustable April 2024
Vintage April 2024
Razor: Gillette Aristocrat Adjustable (Setting = 5)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (4 shaves, 8 passes)
Brush: AP Shave Co White (AP Shave Co 26mm G5C Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Haslinger Schafmilch
Aftershave: RazoRock The Stallion
Superb 2-pass shaves!
Please visit My Journal for shave notes.
| AA 24 Shave 18 Gibbs Reglable Wizamet SI Black Eagle (once of) with a Pre-tied Badger Master Soap Creations - Vintage Lapidus Soap and Splash Those that have seen a lot of my posts know that either this or my other converted Gibbs are my desert island razors. This one was the first one that I converted to take non-modified blades. It was done during the first lockdown and between this and the second converted one, they are by far my most used razors. I think thats Nuff-Said.... Have an marvelous Thursday everyone. |
After the terrible shave and breakage of my razor, I took a couple days to heal my face and went with a razor that as of right now would be my deserted island
Razor:63’ Aristocrat on 7
Blade
ersonna CC
Soap: Nobel Otter Neon Sun
Brush: Chisel & Hound
Bowl: CaYuen Diablo.
First time using the Neon Sub croap I’m a fan
Razor:63’ Aristocrat on 7
Blade
ersonna CCSoap: Nobel Otter Neon Sun
Brush: Chisel & Hound
Bowl: CaYuen Diablo.
First time using the Neon Sub croap I’m a fan
AA ‘24
The T2 in Gunmetal Chrome. Installed a fresh KAI blade and proceeded forward with 3 easy passes that produced a superb BBS finish. The B&M soap was just as good providing excellent protection with a Fig scent that I can’t get enough of. A shame that this was a limited release and I was lucky enough to find this set brand new off of the b/s/t forum. In the end just a great shave.
Great shaves to all…
The T2 in Gunmetal Chrome. Installed a fresh KAI blade and proceeded forward with 3 easy passes that produced a superb BBS finish. The B&M soap was just as good providing excellent protection with a Fig scent that I can’t get enough of. A shame that this was a limited release and I was lucky enough to find this set brand new off of the b/s/t forum. In the end just a great shave.
Great shaves to all…
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Parker Variant OC edition
Parker Variant OC edition
1967 M-1 Slim on 7 / Kai / Shavemac synthetic / Brito lime / Seaforth sea ice lime / Clubman vanilla
Wow, you cut off the sides then welded another plate on top, then drilled holes through the top cap?
I'm not sure I would be brave and handy enough to pull that off.
The blade punching works great for me on the stiffer blades, but more flexible ones cause me some headaches.
I'll try just trimming the edges next time, I received plastic blade holders from Black-Tie that should keep the blade in place.
Gibbs Micro Réglable (ref.9) • Perma-Sharp
Wickham 1912 Magnum • RazoRock Plissoft
This particular razor is dear to my heart as it arrived totally seized up and it's innards caked with what appeared to be congealed vegetable oil!
Fortunately it is designed to come apart. Unfortunately not to the degree that I - in my ignorance - managed, which broke it down into all of its constituent parts. Suffice to say that putting it together again took several rather fraught hours involving the delicate positioning inside the barrel of a fragile-looking plastic compression clip. I've seldom been more relieved than when it finally all clicked back into place! I can also say that it is now spotlessly clean!
I absolutely love the shave from this - way better than the original Gibbs adjustable for me, but only at the highest settings. And of course it takes regular blades. Maximum 6 for the first pass, 5 thereafter, and a gorgeous, silky smooth close shave that's left my face feeling fabulous.
Wickham 1912 Magnum • RazoRock Plissoft
This particular razor is dear to my heart as it arrived totally seized up and it's innards caked with what appeared to be congealed vegetable oil!
Fortunately it is designed to come apart. Unfortunately not to the degree that I - in my ignorance - managed, which broke it down into all of its constituent parts. Suffice to say that putting it together again took several rather fraught hours involving the delicate positioning inside the barrel of a fragile-looking plastic compression clip. I've seldom been more relieved than when it finally all clicked back into place! I can also say that it is now spotlessly clean!
I absolutely love the shave from this - way better than the original Gibbs adjustable for me, but only at the highest settings. And of course it takes regular blades. Maximum 6 for the first pass, 5 thereafter, and a gorgeous, silky smooth close shave that's left my face feeling fabulous.
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