<![CDATA[Badger & Blade - Double Edged Razors]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/ en Tue, 21 May 2013 08:01:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://badgerandblade.com/vb/images/styles/RoyalFlush/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[Badger & Blade - Double Edged Razors]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/ ikon top cap http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347269-ikon-top-cap?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 06:52:49 GMT i've recently aquired both an Ikon bulldog handle and an open comb bottom plate. A visit to Ikon's site shows the top cap's not in stock. Where can I get one, or what, if anything can I substitute for an Ikon top cap? ]]> Double Edged Razors tadas http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347269-ikon-top-cap Holy crap I think I bought a double ring http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347227-Holy-crap-I-think-I-bought-a-double-ring?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 02:10:37 GMT Edit:And I was wrong:blushing:, but its a nice haul sorry for the bad pics auction ended tonight Edit:And I was wrong:blushing:, but its a nice haul

sorry for the bad pics auction ended tonight
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]]> Double Edged Razors adamz712003 http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347227-Holy-crap-I-think-I-bought-a-double-ring Snatched up a mislabeled Executive http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347218-Snatched-up-a-mislabeled-Executive?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 01:38:39 GMT Found this guy mislabeled as an Aristocrat on the bay. The pics were not good, but I had a hunch based on what I could see. Image: http://imageshack.us/a/img843/870/img0204vr.jpg Image: http://imageshack.us/a/img402/4868/img0206xv.jpg Image: http://imageshack.us/a/img811/2485/img0207id.jpg ... Found this guy mislabeled as an Aristocrat on the bay. The pics were not good, but I had a hunch based on what I could see.






very minimal wear on the bar and nothing else. Moves freely and clicks perfect. ]]> Double Edged Razors Lamboy http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347218-Snatched-up-a-mislabeled-Executive A Gillette Executive for Just 50 Shillings http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347210-A-Gillette-Executive-for-Just-50-Shillings?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 00:54:31 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vWzo3raPuQ ]]> Double Edged Razors sgreenstreet http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347210-A-Gillette-Executive-for-Just-50-Shillings Muhle R41: Holy Cow! http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347193-Muhle-R41-Holy-Cow!?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 22:35:51 GMT Just received an R41, and I must say, that is the most aggressive razor I have ever tried. I would say it's about as close to a straight as you can get. I use Joris OCs all the time, actually exclusively, so my technique is pretty good, but the Muhle needs to be handled very carefully. What a great razor! ]]> Double Edged Razors patten1969 http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347193-Muhle-R41-Holy-Cow! Polishing goof http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347192-Polishing-goof?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 22:33:30 GMT I decided I wanted to see if I could "brighten up" my goodwill. I happened to have some Carbona silver wipes and just began rubbing the head of the razor by hand. Well next thing I know, its no longer a gold color but a copper/rose gold color :blink:

What is this razor made out of? What did i rub off? How did it come off so easily? I did the base and nothing came off but tarnish... It wasn't like i was scrubbing hard for an hour. It was maybe 5 minutes while watching tv!!! ]]> Double Edged Razors Bowtie2Bimmer http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347192-Polishing-goof DE razor for Asian facial hair/skin? http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347190-DE-razor-for-Asian-facial-hair-skin?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 22:17:31 GMT Hi all, newly registered to ask this question.

I don't have a thick full beard but just a tad more facial hair than the typical Asian.

Unfortunately enough to necessitate shaving, not enough to forgo shaving and keep a beard.

My early shaving experiences were with a DE that my dad used.

I was looking at the Merkur Futur but the 34C HD comes highly recommended around these parts.

What I'm asking is: Are they overkill if I don't have a thick beard? Should I consider something else?

Thanks in advance, looking forward to ditching my disposables. ]]> Double Edged Razors RayL http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347190-DE-razor-for-Asian-facial-hair-skin 1936 Gillette Aristocrat http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347158-1936-Gillette-Aristocrat?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 19:43:33 GMT Good news. A B&B member won this one. Even better news, it was me. My #1 Grail razor. I can sleep now.:biggrin1::thumbup:
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]]> Double Edged Razors coolbus18 http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347158-1936-Gillette-Aristocrat Newbie - needs help getting started with safety razor shaving http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347154-Newbie-needs-help-getting-started-with-safety-razor-shaving?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 19:35:30 GMT Been shaving with the Gillette 5 blade system and the cost of blades is too high. I shave 5 days a week and shave my face and head. Asking for advise on getting started with a safety razor, blades, shave cream, brush etc. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Been shaving with the Gillette 5 blade system and the cost of blades is too high. I shave 5 days a week and shave my face and head. Asking for advise on getting started with a safety razor, blades, shave cream, brush etc. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. ]]> Double Edged Razors bassman http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347154-Newbie-needs-help-getting-started-with-safety-razor-shaving Good DE razors from the mid 70s http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347139-Good-DE-razors-from-the-mid-70s?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 17:50:09 GMT I've seen a few people talking about birth razors, razors that were made at the same time as them. This seems like as good an excuse as any to buy a razor. So I was born in 1976; what razors were good then?

For full marks they need to be a kind that's date stamped, otherwise I lose my excuse and have to think of another one. ]]> Double Edged Razors dancehallwraith http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347139-Good-DE-razors-from-the-mid-70s <![CDATA[The "Futur" moves ahead]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347136-The-quot-Futur-quot-moves-ahead?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 17:48:43 GMT I've been shaving with this for the past couple weeks and am very very impressed. An outstanding shave. For comparison, I also have a Feather AS-D2, Ikon OSS, Muhle R89, Merkur 34C, Merkur 1904 OC and Gillette Slim Adjustable. The Futur has taken its position as starter in the rotation. However, I have been so impressed with the Futur that I ordered the Vision. So there may be competition ahead. But for now, I can't recommend the Futur enough. I just face lathered with Proraso white and plowed through 2 days growth on a WTG pass at setting 2 and for a DFS could have stopped there with a little buffing. Dialed her down to one and did an ATG pass and was done. No irritation per the Alum block. High praise for the Futur. ]]> Double Edged Razors PDman http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347136-The-quot-Futur-quot-moves-ahead Is the 2013 Muhle R41 a New Design? http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347097-Is-the-2013-Muhle-R41-a-New-Design?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 12:44:58 GMT I just read a few posts on a different thread that specifically referenced the 2013 R41. Has the razor been re-designed AGAIN? Milder? More Aggressive? I just read a few posts on a different thread that specifically referenced the 2013 R41. Has the razor been re-designed AGAIN? Milder? More Aggressive? ]]> Double Edged Razors cfender http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347097-Is-the-2013-Muhle-R41-a-New-Design Above The Tie Titan H1 vs. iKon Deluxe OC http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347089-Above-The-Tie-Titan-H1-vs-iKon-Deluxe-OC?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 09:12:55 GMT Hello everyone,

I started DE shaving not so long ago, and was lucky enough to find two DE razors at my fathers house. Since he wasn't using them he gave them to me. One is Brazilian made Gillette most probably 1975 MonoTech, but even after some discussion here: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...-Aristocrat-B1, I'm not completely sure of it.
The other one is a no name OC travel razor, small and light. I thought Gillette would be great for me, but I was wrong. I thought that my shaving technique was to blame, me being new to this and all, but just out of curiosity I tried the OC travel razor and the results were significantly better. Almost no irritation on the neck and very few nicks the first time I shaved with it.
Since it's very small and light, and slightly damaged I decided to buy a bigger, more hefty and durable razor. At first I decided to get an open comb razor since I thought they are definitely more aggressive. However after searching the web I found that that's not entirely correct. I decided on a stainless steel razor because they are big, hefty and IMHO build to last, and after a thorough research two razors caught my attention: Above The Tie Titan H1 and iKon Deluxe OC (or a closed comb since I read that it's more aggressive one).
Now, I know that there other more, or slightly less aggressive razors, far less expensive than these two, but I think I have a bad case of RAD:drool:, and I justify it by telling myself that I just want a razor that is built with such a great quality and will last for generations, so just bear with me on this.

Sorry for the long introduction and thank you for your insight. ]]> Double Edged Razors AlexMir http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347089-Above-The-Tie-Titan-H1-vs-iKon-Deluxe-OC Plate loss with black underneath in fat handle Tech http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347088-Plate-loss-with-black-underneath-in-fat-handle-Tech?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 08:33:27 GMT $(KGrHqZHJBQFEHHdlYe1BRH8RU,-y!~~60_58.JPG

This Canadian WWII Tech shaves beautifully, but the plating is not that great. One flea-bite and a bit of 'bubbling' on top of the head, and underneath, there is a patch where it has worn off completely. Underneath, as you can see in the picture, the metal is black and rough to the touch. It seems to cause rust on blades after a few days. Any idea what the metal is, why it reacts like this, and if there's anything I can do (short of replating) to make it better? I'd like to keep shaving with it, but the rust on the blades is not ideal.
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]]> Double Edged Razors badgerparade http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347088-Plate-loss-with-black-underneath-in-fat-handle-Tech Above The Tie Atlas M1 anyone? http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347086-Above-The-Tie-Atlas-M1-anyone?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 07:42:07 GMT Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has used the Atlas with the M1 plate from Above The Tie comany?
It looks like a great razor but I can't seem to find and reviews.
Thanks! ]]> Double Edged Razors Cornishman http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347086-Above-The-Tie-Atlas-M1-anyone