How do you know this case belongs to a New?Yes, but what was it doing in the NEW's case??
I looked at the charts and the top of case only says Gillette on lower left corner.
How do you know this case belongs to a New?Yes, but what was it doing in the NEW's case??
So after shaving with my Merkur but the head still being closed, I decided to take everyone's advice and try an open comb.
I got the New bar handle (it's in the BST) and if anyone has any tips etc. please let me know. I'm going to try some more aggressive closed-combs before I jump into this one though, I am a little bit of a scaredy cat
BTW - Bishop I was not given a BOTOC discount
Been away from my OCs too long. I knew Ralph was up to something the other night, he disappeared just as I was pouring the 3rd scotch. Don't know what he did to my Old Type Ball Handle, but the results, well, let's just say they were less than perfect:
How do you know this case belongs to a New?
I looked at the charts and the top of case only says Gillette on lower left corner.
Yes, but what was it doing in the NEW's case??
Not the same case. the Red and Black case shows the razor set at an angle, and does not have the Gillette name on lower left corner of case.Don't know for sure, but the case sure looks like a typical "Red and Black" case from the 1934 NEW razors.
I could be wrong.
Check out the "red and black" NEW on mr-razor.com and compare it with your case and see what you think.
My general rule of thumb is... Mild razor - sharp blade, Agressive razor - sharp blade
I do believe that OCs have an exaggerated reputation for aggressiveness. I don't think a LC NEW is all that much more aggressive than, say, a Superspeed. The feel is slightly different, but it's not like you'll cut yourself to ribbons with it. You have to use solid technique with any razor.
If you are comfortable with a Merkur 34C, you should be able to jump right into a LC NEW. If you are still afraid of the 34C, and/or getting lots of cuts/nicks/weepers, you may want to wait until you are comfortable with it.
lolOuch!
so Mr Ken did you like your gift? or are you still whipping up that lather?
You, my dear are a BRAT!!! BUT...it did make me laugh!!!
April sent me a VINTAGE shaving set.........................for a KEN DOLL!!!!!!!!!
I'm waiting for the fatip to arrive, and when it does...will take pics of it, along with the Doll set, and my new single ring to post.....
Thanks for making me laugh today!!
I think the biggest secret is not to apply pressure on the razor. Let the razor and blade do all the work.......l.