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[Leverspro]

Glanced this evening through a few posts here. Had no idea what you and your wife were working through. God be with you.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Glanced this evening through a few posts here. Had no idea what you and your wife were working through. God be with you.

Thank you for your kind wishes.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Monday 20240304
366 Shaves in 2024: 64 for 64 = 100%
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance
Razor: Alpha Shaving Claymore Evolution (Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti Handle)
Blade: Feather Pro Super (5 shaves, 12 Passes Total)

Tuesday 20240305
366 Shaves in 2024: 65 for 65 = 100%
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance
Razor: Alpha Shaving Claymore Evolution (Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti Handle)
Blade: Feather Pro Super (6 shaves, 13 Passes Total)

Brush: AP Shave Co Purple Haze (Mühle 25mm STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Special Reserve

Didn't have it together yesterday, so I'm posting my Monday and Tuesday shaves together today.

The Claymore Evolution + Feather Pro Super combination perfprmed as expected with a 2-pass CCS on Monday and a 1-pass SAS on Tuesday. Impressive.

Superb shaves.

 

[Phoenixkh]

David, I've avoided buying any Vintage razors for a while now, but a Canada Gillette 1932 Tech popped up on Etsy and I didn't manage to fight off the urge. I know it's your top Tech so I figured I'd take a chance. I hope I can make it sing like you do. I have a titanium Destroyer handle sitting headless so I'll probably try that handle after at least one shave with the OEM handle, though even the "fat" Gillette handles feel so skinny to me now. From the photos, it looks to be in pristine condition and might not even benefit from a Back Roads Gold replate. I'll let you know what I think when we get back to the States as it should beat me home.

Gillette Canada Tech 1932 - Etsy

This Razors item by TattooedShaver has 5 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from The Netherlands. Listed on Jan 11, 2024

www.etsy.com

 

[never-stop-learning]

David, I've avoided buying any Vintage razors for a while now, but a Canada Gillette 1932 Tech popped up on Etsy and I didn't manage to fight off the urge. I know it's your top Tech so I figured I'd take a chance. I hope I can make it sing like you do. I have a titanium Destroyer handle sitting headless so I'll probably try that handle after at least one shave with the OEM handle, though even the "fat" Gillette handles feel so skinny to me now. From the photos, it looks to be in pristine condition and might not even benefit from a Back Roads Gold replate. I'll let you know what I think when we get back to the States as it should beat me home.

Gillette Canada Tech 1932 - Etsy

This Razors item by TattooedShaver has 5 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from The Netherlands. Listed on Jan 11, 2024

www.etsy.com

Hi Kim - A nice Gillete Canada Pre-War Tech is an excellent addition to your den!

There are a lot of shavers who find the stock handle very acceptable. My preference is for a larger diameter handle. The best match I have is one of Doug’s GTx 25g handles. The Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti handle is also an outstanding match.

Where blades are concerned, Feather, Kai, Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum and Personna Israeli Platinum Red have all worked wonderfully for me. I suspect that Perma-Sharp and Eddison Israeli Stainless blades will also work well.

With my Canada Pre-War Tech I shave steep and enjoy a medium efficient, highly smooth, wonderfully nimble & maneuverable, highly predictable and very effective razor.

Looking forward to your shaving impressions.

 

[Guido75]

David, I've avoided buying any Vintage razors for a while now, but a Canada Gillette 1932 Tech popped up on Etsy and I didn't manage to fight off the urge. I know it's your top Tech so I figured I'd take a chance. I hope I can make it sing like you do. I have a titanium Destroyer handle sitting headless so I'll probably try that handle after at least one shave with the OEM handle, though even the "fat" Gillette handles feel so skinny to me now. From the photos, it looks to be in pristine condition and might not even benefit from a Back Roads Gold replate. I'll let you know what I think when we get back to the States as it should beat me home.

Gillette Canada Tech 1932 - Etsy

This Razors item by TattooedShaver has 5 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from The Netherlands. Listed on Jan 11, 2024

www.etsy.com

Dutch seller by the way! The Canadian Tech is a very effective shaver Kim. Looking good too!

Enjoy it when you return!

Guido

(And welcome back to vintage!! )

 

[Phoenixkh]

Dutch seller by the way! The Canadian Tech is a very effective shaver Kim. Looking good too!

Enjoy it when you return!

Guido

(And welcome back to vintage!! )

Guido, I smiled when I saw it was a Dutch seller as I thought of you... Isn't it odd???? Buying shaving gear from all around the world?

 

[never-stop-learning]

Dutch seller by the way! The Canadian Tech is a very effective shaver Kim. Looking good too!

Enjoy it when you return!

Guido

(And welcome back to vintage!! )

Guido, I smiled when I saw it was a Dutch seller as I thought of you... Isn't it odd???? Buying shaving gear from all around the world?

Multinational commerce in action.

 

[Guido75]

Guido, I smiled when I saw it was a Dutch seller as I thought of you... Isn't it odd???? Buying shaving gear from all around the world?

Aww…you thought of me …

Yeah, without internet I would not have been reintroduced to wet shaving let alone get into vintage razors and learn about their history.

I recently bought two vintage razors to pass on and turned out that the seller was actually a fellow B&B member. What are the odds?! And what I find amazing is that once he knew that the package contents “naturally” changed in the way only B&B can do. Super cool!

My Canadian Tech actually came from Canada last year. I thought that was kismet too.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Wednesday 20240306
366 Shaves in 2024: 66 for 66 = 100%
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance

Razor: Alpha Shaving Claymore Evolution (Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti Handle)
Blade: Feather Pro Super (7 shaves, 14 Passes Total)
Brush: AP Shave Co Purple Haze (Mühle 25mm STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Special Reserve

The Claymore Evolution + Feather Pro Super combination continued to perform as expected with a nice 1-pass SAS. Very smooth razor/blade combination.

Superb shave.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Thursday 20240307
366 Shaves in 2024: 67 for 67 = 100%
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance

Razor: Alpha Shaving Claymore Evolution (Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti Handle)
Blade: Feather Pro Super (8 shaves, 16 Passes Total)
Brush: AP Shave Co Purple Haze (Mühle 25mm STF)

Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Special Reserve

An excellent 2-pass CCS/DFS shave today. Relaxing and very comfortable.

 

[Eric_75]

Have a great weekend, David.

God bless you and your family.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Have a great weekend, David.

God bless you and your family.

Thank you, Eric.

I appreciate your Friday Blessings very much.

May God bless you and your family, too.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Friday 20240308
366 Shaves in 2024: 68 for 68 = 100%
Clubman Friday
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance

Razor: Alpha Shaving Claymore Evolution (Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti Handle)
Blade: Feather Pro Super (9 shaves, 18 Passes Total)
Brush: AP Shave Co Purple Haze (Mühle 25mm STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Special Reserve

Another excellent 2-pass CCS/DFS shave today. Very smooth, yet efficient. Well balanced with the Ti Crown handle. Outstanding performance and results.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Saturday 20240309
366 Shaves in 2024: 69 for 69 = 100%
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance

Razor: Alpha Shaving Claymore Evolution (Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti Handle)
Blade: Feather Pro Super (10 shaves, 19 Passes Total)
Brush: AP Shave Co Purple Haze (Mühle 25mm STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Special Reserve

The Claymore Evolution + Pro Super combination is efficient and effective enough to let me get by with a 1-pass (WTG on my face, ATG on my neck) Socially Acceptable Shave (SAS) on those days when I don't need my usual 3-Pass + Touch-ups DFS (or better) results. The balance, with the Ti Crown handle, is spot on. Currently one of my Top 5 AC Blade razors.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Sunday 20240310
366 Shaves in 2024: 70 for 70 = 100%
Single Edge Sunday
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance
Synthetic Sunday

Razor: Above The Tie X1 Slant (Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (1 shaves, 2 Passes Total)

Brush: AP Shave Co Red (AP Shave Co 30mm Cashmere Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Tallow + Steel Hokkaido
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud

The X1 Slant is a world class razor. A daily driver in all respects. Using a Schick Proline P blade, the X1 Slant is highly efficient, highly smooth, medium nimble & maneuverable, and highly predictable. Overall, an exceptionally effective razor. The X1 Slant is solidly positioned in my Top 5 AC blade razors.

The AP Shave Co Red Cashmere Fan is really easy to use. Effortlessly builds lather and comfortably applies it for the shave.

Tallow + Steel Hokkaido soap is one of my favorites. Love the scent, the lather, and the post-shave feel.

A superb, top tier shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Monday 20240311
366 Shaves in 2024: 71 for 71 = 100%
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance

Razor: Above The Tie X1 Slant (Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (2 shaves, 4 Passes Total)
Brush: AP Shave Co Red (AP Shave Co 30mm Cashmere Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Tallow + Steel Hokkaido
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud

Led by the ATT X1 Slant, this week's kit is an absolute joy to use. An exceptional shaving experience.

Superb shave.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Tuesday 20240312
366 Shaves in 2024: 72 for 72 = 100%
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance

Razor: Above The Tie X1 Slant (Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (3 shaves, 5 Passes Total)
Brush: AP Shave Co Red (AP Shave Co 30mm Cashmere Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Tallow + Steel Hokkaido
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud

Rushing around this morning. Made time for a quick 1-pass SAS. The X1 Slant performed wonderfully.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Great news! My Bride finally gets out of the hospital on Saturday.

She will now have in home physical therapy and regular nurse visits. She still has a long way to go.

 

[Eric_75]

Great news! My Bride finally gets out of the hospital on Saturday.

She will now have in home physical therapy and regular nurse visits. She still has a long way to go.

I will continue to keep her in my prayers, my friend.

God bless you all.