Brotherhood of the Open Comb

[Ray Settanta]

laphroaig is peaty enough to put goats on a hare's chest, or something like that.

lol

[RaiserLiebe]

RaiserLeibe, gentle is the key when cleaning a gold razor. The plating is whisper thin. Clean it the way you proposed and you would say goodbye to the gold plating.
Just soap and water and a very soft toothbrush. Even scrubbing bubbles are sometimes too harsh. Use 70 percent rubbing alcohol to sanitize it after you have soaked it in dishwashing soap/water and gently scrubbed it with a soft toothbrush. No metal polishes, OK? In other words, as they say, "no Maas!" (see what I did there?)

Ah, thanks for the words of wisdom! I want the gold, not the underlying brass (is that the basic metal??) peeking through.

Cheers!

[bluesbishop]

Fatip head+iKon Bull Dog handle = pure shaving bliss!!!
Just received ny iKon handle yesterday ... After hearing and seeing all the pics.... Resistance was futile ......gave into my RAD and I'm so glad I did!!

BBS shave in 2 passes plus touch ups!! Nice!

[bluesbishop]

You do realize that us BOTOC guys like to tease, kid and have fun!! And we will harass you ti the end of time to use that NEW!! LOL!!

No polish on the Gold!! Trust me... I learned the hard way!! Dawn, hot water... Scrubbing bubbles, .... That's it!

Whoa, dude-- I thought I had to try 'em and agree that they are my preferred shave first?! (Seriously, what a great forum!)

And BTW, I think I have read much of this monster thread... saw the baking soda and aluminum foil for silver, the Maas and newspaper, the scrubbing bubbles and Dawn, etc. But I see only a few gold-tone razors pictured here, and no particular directions for cleaning. Was going to try washing with hot soap and water, then scrubbing bubbles, then Maas. Does that sound reasonable? Any other suggestions out there?

Cheers!

[RaiserLiebe]

Not to worry-- I am DYING to clean up those beauties and start in with an OC. Then I will sell my eternal soul to the demons inhabiting the BOTOC thread!
Cheers!

You do realize that us BOTOC guys like to tease, kid and have fun!! And we will harass you ti the end of time to use that NEW!! LOL!!

No polish on the Gold!! Trust me... I learned the hard way!! Dawn, hot water... Scrubbing bubbles, .... That's it!

[April Dawn]

hahaha another soul

[mrchilli]

Just had another FABULOUS shave from my 1918 Old. The more I use it the more I'm convinced I've found the PERFECT razor (for me!). It was the first OC I ever used (or even saw 'in the flesh' so to speak) and from the very first WTG stroke I knew it was 'right'. The balance, the feel, the feedback...all spot-on.

Just HAD to tell y'all.......lol

[syngent]

Whoa, dude-- I thought I had to try 'em and agree that they are my preferred shave first?! (Seriously, what a great forum!)

And BTW, I think I have read much of this monster thread... saw the baking soda and aluminum foil for silver, the Maas and newspaper, the scrubbing bubbles and Dawn, etc. But I see only a few gold-tone razors pictured here, and no particular directions for cleaning. Was going to try washing with hot soap and water, then scrubbing bubbles, then Maas. Does that sound reasonable? Any other suggestions out there?

Cheers!

Just dont eat the brown cookie, stay away from the brown cookies

[gingerweir]

[hide][top]SOTD 26.05.12
Shower, Badedas.
Hot towel.
Bluebeards Revenge, Simpsons super badger Chubby 2. VEREY nice lather !
Gillette "New" open short comb. 7 o/clock stainless.
Cold rinse and Osma block.
Acqua di Gio balm
Acqua di Gio cologne
Bay Rum hair tonic.
Tash trim.
BBS with the "New" short after two passse and a clean up.
Found the razor to be very light weight after using mainly SS DE lately.
I felt good until the wife said I smelt like a whores handbag !
Might need to lose the Giorgio Armani !
;O))

[kingfisher]

Just had another FABULOUS shave from my 1918 Old. The more I use it the more I'm convinced I've found the PERFECT razor (for me!). It was the first OC I ever used (or even saw 'in the flesh' so to speak) and from the very first WTG stroke I knew it was 'right'. The balance, the feel, the feedback...all spot-on.

Just HAD to tell y'all.......lol

Glad you like it. You're one of the very few that really likes the Old Type. A lot of people think they're too finicky with blade loading, too aggressive, too harsh, yada yada, yada yada. I have a 1918 in my rotation as well. It's a nice razor that requires a light touch. I'm still trying to figure out what handle will bring out its best qualities. I like it on the Tradere pretty well. I tried it on a handle from a fat-handled Tech, and it didn't work as well. I don't have the original ball-end handle because when I got the razor it was a Frankenrazor with a ball-end Tech handle on it. Hmmm.....come to think of it, I don't think I've ever tried it on the ball-end Tech handle. Maybe it's a good match?

[syngent]

First the old, and now the new.. that should be a good basis for the open comb experience, (for the record i guess the senator was the first)
Head has some plate loss but looks like it will work just fine,... after i get some time to put into the sen, then the old type, then the new.. I can then think about if and what is worth a re plate

[kingfisher]

Nice-looking LC NEW, James. Let us know how the Senator, Old Type, and LC NEW compare for YOU after you have tried them all a few times.

[brother cavefish]

You haven't seen the other one then.....

I did a head to head comparison of the BRW New long and short comb razors a little while ago

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...-LC-or-SC-head

what is the head on the right

[elderberry99]

Head on right is the long comb new. left is short comb new

[celestino]

Good day, everyone. i wanted to let everyone know that i tried to give my SEs another chance, but i could not get a decent shave with them. i tried them this morning for the second time to see if i could get used to them, but i had no luck!
i tried the Damaskeene and the 1912 firstly, but too mild and then tried the OCMM which was much better, but too much irritation with the GEM blades! i have now given up on SEs except for my Cobra and will stick to my OCs for a comfortable, close and great shave! It is amazing how we all react differently to shaving products! LONG LIVE THE OPEN-COMBS!
Enjoy your weekend!

[Xilbus]

Hi guys,

Just wanted to let you guys know that i just had my 1st experience with a open comb razor. My open comb razor is a 1936 Gillette aristocrat TTO. The learning curve is fast, i was able to find a nice angle on my 1st pass. I wasnt scared to put pressure and after 3 passes my week long wiskers were all gone and im happy to say that i had no nicks. The blade that i used was a feather. I was also surprised to see the edges of the blades coming out from the sides but that is ok it didnt change anything to the shave experience.

[celestino]

xilbus, very nice Aristocrat! i have a similar one and they are great shavers!

[mongo1958]

Man I'd like one of these!!!!

[mongo1958]

Purdy!!!

Hi guys,

Just wanted to let you guys know that i just had my 1st experience with a open comb razor. My open comb razor is a 1936 Gillette aristocrat TTO. The learning curve is fast, i was able to find a nice angle on my 1st pass. I wasnt scared to put pressure and after 3 passes my week long wiskers were all gone and im happy to say that i had no nicks. The blade that i used was a feather. I was also surprised to see the edges of the blades coming out from the sides but that is ok it didnt change anything to the shave experience.

[Jbum]

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........

I dropped them years back could never master the darn things.