Look at my Big Fellow!

[Krona Kruiser]

On my way to the doctor (I have a bad case of strep) I had a little time to kill and I entered a small antique shop that had been closed every time that I have driven by it. I figured I'd go in and lo and behold I found three razors. A Slim in need of cleaning, an underrated Knack, and a Big Fellow. Wow, I was taken aback. I'm too excited to clean them but I needed pics for a "before" demo.

[ERVARGASNY]

Wow you Really have a Big one, LOL

All Kidding aside, Those are Pretty kool, Hefty ones for sure, Have you Shaved with it ?

[Krona Kruiser]

Wow you Really have a Big one, LOL

All Kidding aside, Those are Pretty kool, Hefty ones for sure, Have you Shaved with it ?

Not yet. I do have a Tuckaway and a Critierion NEW Deluxe but this thing is a monster. It needs a good scrubbing. I gotta be careful since it's silver plated.
I wonder if I got strep from all of these old razors?:confused1

[Azarius]

That is a great find....let us know how she shaves.

[dgilman]

Almost worth getting strep, if it led you indirectly to that haul.

[alex2363]

post clean up pics...

[turtle]

I want to see the "after" photos. Super find. Gives me hope that I will find something nice soon

[bluesbishop]

Nice haul!! Can't wait to see the clean up pics!!!

[Krona Kruiser]

Sorry for the delay. I was at traffic school for a not making a complete stop.:001_unsur The good news is that traffic school was on my computer and I passed. :thumbup:

Here are the clean-up pics. For the Slim and Knack I let them sit in near boiling water with Lyme-Away. After that, a good scrub with a nail brush and wash with dish soap. The Big Fellow was soaked in scrubbing bubbles before being washed in dish soap and polished with Blue Magic.

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[ERVARGASNY]

Sorry for the delay. I was at traffic school for a not making a complete stop.:001_unsur The good news is that traffic school was on my computer and I passed. :thumbup:

Here are the clean-up pics. For the Slim and Knack I let them sit in near boiling water with Lyme-Away. After that, a good scrub with a nail brush and wash with dish soap. The Big Fellow was soaked in scrubbing bubbles before being washed in dish soap and polished with Blue Magic.



Wow Those Cleaned up Nicely, Great Job with that Clean up :thumbup:

[combatwombat]

Very good job. what is another good safe method for cleaning a silver coated razor like your big fellow. Did you consider any other methods or was the one that you used the best so far?

[bluesbishop]

There seems to be a problem with the Big Fellow....I really would hate to see you harm yourself...so being the generous guy I am, let me dispose of that terrible razor for you.....:001_tt2:

Nice Nice Nice!!!

[Krona Kruiser]

There seems to be a problem with the Big Fellow....I really would hate to see you harm yourself...so being the generous guy I am, let me dispose of that terrible razor for you.....:001_tt2:

Nice Nice Nice!!!

You're as bad as JBradley :out:

[Krona Kruiser]

Very good job. what is another good safe method for cleaning a silver coated razor like your big fellow. Did you consider any other methods or was the one that you used the best so far?

I was going to try this one: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/146433-New-Baking-Soda-amp-Aluminum-Foil-Trick-Photo-Tutorial-for-Restoring-Silver-Razors
But I've had good luck with Blue Magic and silver (not gold plating, it wears it off :sad:).

[jbradley]

There seems to be a problem with the Big Fellow....I really would hate to see you harm yourself...so being the generous guy I am, let me dispose of that terrible razor for you.....:001_tt2:

Nice Nice Nice!!!


You're as bad as JBradley :out:

Bluesbishop, I think we should be insulted! I'm not, but I think we should be!
Johnnie

[Azarius]

Sorry for the delay. I was at traffic school for a not making a complete stop.:001_unsur The good news is that traffic school was on my computer and I passed. :thumbup:

Here are the clean-up pics. For the Slim and Knack I let them sit in near boiling water with Lyme-Away. After that, a good scrub with a nail brush and wash with dish soap. The Big Fellow was soaked in scrubbing bubbles before being washed in dish soap and polished with Blue Magic.

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Wow did they clean up nicely, love to see when others find razors in the wild that clean up nicer than 90% of what you would find on the bay.

Congrats again.

[Azarius]

...and since Ken and Johnnie won't ask you alright. If you ever want to sell her, please, please, I beg of you please, hit me up first, before putting her on B/S/T.

(I am not ashamed to beg for a Big Fellow, I feel strong enough in my manhood.)

[bluesbishop]

Bluesbishop, I think we should be insulted! I'm not, but I think we should be!
Johnnie

I took it as a compliment Johnnie:biggrin1: You know you must have been thinking the same thing....Krona really shouldn't be playing with open combs...I'm willing to have you help me dispose of it properly....:001_tt2:

[bluesbishop]

...and since Ken and Johnnie won't ask you alright. If you ever want to sell her, please, please, I beg of you please, hit me up first, before putting her on B/S/T.

(I am not ashamed to beg for a Big Fellow, I feel strong enough in my manhood.)

Ahh...if you ever come across a Big fellow...you better come across two....one for me..one for Johnnie...you already have enough open combs! :001_tt2:

Seriously...nice finds on the lot...but that Big fellow is awesome...I'm always a day late and a dollar short on my quest...:angry:

[jbradley]

I've already PM'd him. Sent him my address & MC number! I told him that OCs would hurt him, that he really should send me all his razors and grow a beard!
Johnnie

[bluesbishop]

I've already PM'd him. Sent him my address & MC number! I told him that OCs would hurt him, that he really should send me all his razors and grow a beard!
Johnnie

Maybe we should start a Open Comb rescue group here on B&B? Warn all the members of the dangers of Open Combs, and have them send to us for disposal....and we will be generous....we won't charge them a penny for our service...we will do this simply out of the kindness of our hearts, and the love of our brethren.....

[Azarius]

I've already PM'd him. Sent him my address & MC number! I told him that OCs would hurt him, that he really should send me all his razors and grow a beard!
Johnnie

Now that is great advice, I need to rember this and duplicate it. Brilliant.

Need to start a Zero Tolerance For Open Comb Club, and have the others members send to us, because open combs are bad, and we only have the knowledge on how to properly dispose of them.

[DougieB]

Krona, Hope your feelin better! Take care of yourself.

Nice haul. great lookin razor's and great job cleaning them up.

[jbradley]

Maybe we should start a Open Comb rescue group here on B&B? Warn all the members of the dangers of Open Combs, and have them send to us for disposal....and we will be generous....we won't charge them a penny for our service...we will do this simply out of the kindness of our hearts, and the love of our brethren.....


Now that is great advice, I need to rember this and duplicate it. Brilliant.

Need to start a Zero Tolerance For Open Comb Club, and have the others members send to us, because open combs are bad, and we only have the knowledge on how to properly dispose of them.

Sounds plausible to me. After all, we do have the proper training and equipment to handle these dangerous objects. Being highly trained professionals, we would be commiting malpractice if we didn't help rid the world of the scourge of OC razors.

SWMBO recommends that we start an Addiction Disorder Recovery & Treatment Center, and as part of the treatment have everyone send their OCs to us, in order to help prevent relapse. After all, friends don't let friends use OC razors!

[Krona Kruiser]

You guys should call it Open Comb Intervention Crue (OCIC) :lol:

[H.S.M.Jr.]

K K;

Thanks for sharing your find with us. I'm still too new to recognize any given razor by name, but, I do appreciate the fine workmanship that went into these great old treasures. I now have my wife and sister-in-law seeking out old DE razors in their treasure hunting. One Antique store close by where I bought the GEM SE a couple of weeks ago, had just sold several DE razors right before my wife went into the shop. My loss. But, she left my cell number with the fellow who owns the shop, and he promised to give me a call when he gets more in.

[jbradley]

You guys should call it Open Comb Intervention Crue (OCIC) :lol:

I was thinking of the Brotherhood Of Opencomb Killers, or BOOKs for short.

[celestino]

Great find, sir! Good luck with the cleaning and the shaves.

[Azarius]

You guys should call it Open Comb Intervention Crue (OCIC) :lol:

Brilliant!!!

[Azarius]

I was thinking of the Brotherhood Of Opencomb Killers, or BOOKs for short.

Or knighthood of open comb killers or kooks (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kook_(person)) for short, just saying :001_tt2:

[Krona Kruiser]

K K;

Thanks for sharing your find with us. I'm still too new to recognize any given razor by name, but, I do appreciate the fine workmanship that went into these great old treasures. I now have my wife and sister-in-law seeking out old DE razors in their treasure hunting. One Antique store close by where I bought the GEM SE a couple of weeks ago, had just sold several DE razors right before my wife went into the shop. My loss. But, she left my cell number with the fellow who owns the shop, and he promised to give me a call when he gets more in.

Don't let these crazies get to you. It's in good fun!
I'd recommend creating a network of family and friends to look for these gems. Also, scope out your area well and revisit. It can be frustrating at first but it pays off. Befriend antique shop proprietors (they have connections). One last thing, always ask. Many members can tell you that they have found some amazing razors by just asking.
Oh yeah, when you're going to the doctor, make sure to stop at any thrift/antique shop along the way. Do make it to the doctor though. :thumbup1:

[ben74]

Great score - you really cleaned up!!!

[bluesbishop]

You guys should call it Open Comb Intervention Crue (OCIC) :lol:


I was thinking of the Brotherhood Of Opencomb Killers, or BOOKs for short.


Brilliant!!!


Or knighthood of open comb killers or kooks (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kook_(person)) for short, just saying :001_tt2:

We must begin our mission of saving our brothers from the "myth" that open comb is better...

I think the mods even need to give us our own sub forum:001_tt2:


Krona...our friend, let us lift this weight off your shoulders....let us take the risk, and save your face from that Big Fellow..In the long run, you will thank us...228552

It is a heavy burden, but one that we must rise to .....this noble cause may save many a shavers face...

[jbradley]

The task is large, but we must persevere. Many have failed in the past, as is evidenced by all the OCs on the market, continuing to give great, uh, scarring, yeah, scarring shaves!

[Sledgehammer39]

It looks awesome!

[Krona Kruiser]

First of all, no OC assault team is coming between me and my Big Fellow............................:a33:Now that I've taken care of the that, let's get to business.

The shave:
This thing is big, hence the name. Due to it's large size, it finds the correct shaving angle for you. You can't claim that this razor is top-heavy in any way. Finding the right balance is a breeze.
One thing I noticed when holding the handle is that though the knurling is very deep it does have a slicker feel. I wonder if it's due to the silver plating. However, a little pinch from the Alum bar allowed me to have a secure grip.
My previous shave was with a complete opposite (1940 Gillette Milady) and switching to this was like switching from a Porshe to a Mac truck. I loaded it with an Astra SP (my go-to OC blade) and loaded up some lather with an Omega Mighty Midget (very nice scrubby mixed boar/badger) and VDH luxury soap.
I went for 3 passes today. My experience with my Tuckaway and Criterion New Deluxe has taught me that I don't need to have a multiple pass Mantic59 style shave with these guys.
I decided to go with a XTG, ATG, and blade buff ATG pass. The plan worked!
There was no irritation (except for a tiny weeper from a tiny zit on my neck). Starting with a XTG pass was not a problem. I don't have quill like beard growth but the Big Fellow plows it down like no one's business. Blade buffing was fun and I did not have any irritation whatsoever. For my post shave, I rubbed a block of Alum on my face to assess the damage........but no irritation, just an invigorating tingle. I closed with some vintage Avon Wild Country from a keg-style decanter and had a positive feeling about my day. The Big Boy's a keeper.
The New Improved and NEW style razors (long comb) have a rather nice combination of aggressivness and smoothness unparallelled to no other OC's that I've tried.

[Azarius]

First of all, no OC assault team is coming between me and my Big Fellow............................:a33:Now that I've taken care of the that, let's get to business.

The shave:
This thing is big, hence the name. Due to it's large size, it finds the correct shaving angle for you. You can't claim that this razor is top-heavy in any way. Finding the right balance is a breeze.

One thing I noticed when holding the handle is that though the knurling is very deep it does have a slicker feel. I wonder if it's due to the silver plating. However, a little pinch from the Alum bar allowed me to have a secure grip.

My previous shave was with a complete opposite (1940 Gillette Milady) and switching to this was like switching from a Porshe to a Mac truck. I loaded it with an Astra SP (my go-to OC blade) and loaded up some lather with an Omega Mighty Midget (very nice scrubby mixed boar/badger) and VDH luxury soap.

I went for 3 passes today. My experience with my Tuckaway and Criterion New Deluxe has taught me that I don't need to have a multiple pass Mantic59 style shave with these guys.

I decided to go with a XTG, ATG, and blade buff ATG pass. The plan worked!

There was no irritation (except for a tiny weeper from a tiny zit on my neck). Starting with a XTG pass was not a problem. I don't have quill like beard growth but the Big Fellow plows it down like no one's business. Blade buffing was fun and I did not have any irritation whatsoever. For my post shave, I rubbed a block of Alum on my face to assess the damage........but no irritation, just an invigorating tingle. I closed with some vintage Avon Wild Country from a keg-style decanter and had a positive feeling about my day. The Big Boy's a keeper.

The New Improved and NEW style razors (long comb) have a rather nice combination of aggressivness and smoothness unparallelled to no other OC's that I've tried.

Sounds like a great shaving experience. Like you, for all of my open combs, I am a two pass and buffing shaver, anything more than that is just not needed.

[bluesbishop]

First of all, no OC assault team is coming between me and my Big Fellow............................:a33:Now that I've taken care of the that, let's get to business.....The Big Boy's a keeper. The New Improved and NEW style razors (long comb) have a rather nice combination of aggressivness and smoothness unparallelled to no other OC's that I've tried.


Krona nice review, but just remember BOTOC (Brotherhood Of The Open Comb)as I like to call it (I know Johnnie and Arley have different names, but hey....it was my idea) is here to save you!!

Just as Botox has saved many of a woman from unsightly wrinkles, we at BOTOC want to save our brothers from unsightly nicks, cuts and weepers. All members of BOTOC have been properly trained in the use and removal of open combs for our brothers.

We want to dispel the myth that open combs give superior shaves, and for that purpose we must kindly request your Big Fellow be shipped immediately to a member of BOTOC. if you read your post...did you not see this evil tool cause a weeper on your neck?? The horror!! Let us save you brother!!




(BOTOC is a secret society dedicated to the return of OC razors to the founding members. Any question regarding membership is strictly prohibited. All rites, rituals, and razors are the exclusive property of BOTOC and must be returned to the sacred brotherhood)

[Krona Kruiser]

:clown:......fine print, gotta love it!

[bluesbishop]

:clown:......fine print, gotta love it!

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[jbradley]

I bow to the wisdom of our Supreme Master of Shaving, or SMOSH, and agree the name should be BOTOC, but thought we weren't supposed to reveal it to anyone?

Glad you had a good shave with it Krona, except I see it did bite you, just as was foretold by the kind, wise, caring members of BOTOC!
Johnnie

[bluesbishop]

I bow to the wisdom of our Supreme Master of Shaving, or SMOSH, and agree the name should be BOTOC, but thought we weren't supposed to reveal it to anyone?

Glad you had a good shave with it Krona, except I see it did bite you, just as was foretold by the kind, wise, caring members of BOTOC!
Johnnie

Well Johnnie, since we sorta let the cat out of the bag..but see what happens when B&B members ignore the SMOSH and BOTOC? they get bit....

Krona should have listened.....

(we may have to secretly initiate him into the brotherhood if he refuses to stop shaving with the Big Fellow...for his own protection )

[jbradley]

Y'all do realize that if we hadn't been messing around like this, this thread would only be 1 page long, rather than 3, right?
Johnnie

[Azarius]

Y'all do realize that if we hadn't been messing around like this, this thread would only be 1 page long, rather than 3, right?
Johnnie

But what a great way to bump a thread with a beautiful wild found Big Fellow.

[Krona Kruiser]

But what a great way to bump a thread with a beautiful wild found Big Fellow.

Agreed...We also learned about OC societies and brotherhoods

[jbradley]

But what a great way to bump a thread with a beautiful wild found Big Fellow.

True. And maybe one day we will convince everyone that OCs are evil! The shave is so close, it eliminates the need for a 3rd & 4th pass. Think of all the poor razor blade companies that may be put out of business if this is allowed to continue! Not to mention creams, soaps, brushes, that aren't used. And the joy of the longer shaves!
Johnnie

[itsmedave]

This sounds really bad but I'd love to happen on some open comb finds. All I ever find is Slims and Fatboys (which I have zero interest in)

[Krona Kruiser]

This sounds really bad but I'd love to happen on some open comb finds. All I ever find is Slims and Fatboys (which I have zero interest in)

Spread the love, buy and post them on BST for members (at reasonable prices of course).

[alex2363]

Y'all do realize that if we hadn't been messing around like this, this thread would only be 1 page long, rather than 3, right?
Johnnie

Johnie, you had worries that this thread was 3 pages....the BOTOC thread probably broke B&B records in pages length, its 280 pages and has 5,596 replies as of Today Monday 25th June

[DMT]

Oh thank god, for a second I thought he meant his....

Umm anyways.. nice clean job sprucing them up have you tried any of them out yet?

[Krona Kruiser]

Oh thank god, for a second I thought he meant his....

Umm anyways.. nice clean job sprucing them up have you tried any of them out yet?

All of these razors have new homes but I do have an old-type Big Fellow and I'd say it's more aggressive than this one was. Not to say, that this one wasn't. It's a pretty hefty razor with nice balance and straight forward angle of attack. The craftsmanship on the older models from this era are superb.

[elmerwood]

So do you still want me to keep my eye out for one? I bet you do

[DMT]

All of these razors have new homes but I do have an old-type Big Fellow and I'd say it's more aggressive than this one was. Not to say, that this one wasn't. It's a pretty hefty razor with nice balance and straight forward angle of attack. The craftsmanship on the older models from this era are superb.

Sounds nice I'll be trying out my first vintage gillette shortly so who knows if I'm pleased with their milder shavers I might chance my arm with a more aggressive model.