Brotherhood of the Open Comb

**alex2363** · 04-28-2012, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by wstruth

LOL. SWMBO asked me You're not going to buy any more of those are you? I replied no....... not for now.

that answer is just a deceptive one, you know if you see a bargain on a razor you will give in.....

**bluesbishop** · 04-28-2012, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by retturn2blades

Oh, I thought this was Carolina Prep.

The carolina prep involves spraying on the foam with a fire hose....the aftershave involves clubman being moved at 2500psi and hosing you down.....LMAO!!

**Winblows** · 04-28-2012, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by jamesspo

My guess is that with the later tech, you're having to work harder to get close, leading to burn..maybe even pressing some unconsciously? The less blade exposure a razor has, the smaller the range of shaveable angles where the blade can touch your skin. They can be tricky to keep the blade in contact. Even when you do make contact, that may not be a good blade angle for getting good "bite" on the hairs in your particular beard, thus resulting in need to go over areas more, particularly if you're trying to get *very* close. There is often a claim that "milder" razors will just automatically give you less irritation, but that is sometimes not the case. More aggressive razors give you more angle choices, which can let you tailor the blade angle to the needs of your particular beard. I wouldn't give up on the post-war tech though - you certainly need to make sure your angle is spot on to get the maximum blade contact. But it's possible, if when you do use it perfectly, that it won't work well for your beard. Fortunately, you already have something that works for you..the pre-war Tech :).

... so my new 'New' became today a new COMB (Citizen Of My Bathroom)

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**elderberry99** · 04-28-2012, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by bluesbishop

The carolina prep involves spraying on the foam with a fire hose....the aftershave involves clubman being moved at 2500psi and hosing you down.....LMAO!!

We actually use a pressure washer machine for the prep! Let's get it right gents!

**Ray Settanta** · 04-28-2012, 05:18 PM

I shaved with my New long comb with an Astra blade today for the first time. Either my technique has improved tremendously or it is a fine razor.

**alex2363** · 04-28-2012, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta

I shaved with my New long comb with an Astra blade today for the first time. Either my technique has improved tremendously or it is a fine razor.

its a fine razor..............

**retturn2blades** · 04-28-2012, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by bluesbishop

The carolina prep involves spraying on the foam with a fire hose....the aftershave involves clubman being moved at 2500psi and hosing you down.....LMAO!!

See! I'm such a rookie! I should have known that... :)

**elderberry99** · 04-28-2012, 05:38 PM

I picked this up today at a sale. It cleaned up really good. Teeth are very straight. I will give it a try first thing Monday morning to see how it handles a two day growth.

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**celestino** · 04-28-2012, 06:11 PM

Great razor, Frank. Looks fantastic!

**celestino** · 04-28-2012, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by bluesbishop

WOW!!...I love that!! I just got a new single ring this week.....mine is chrome though....wish I found a nice silver one....I LOVE sliver razors!!!

Good luck in your search, Ken. Silver is quite beautiful although i like Chrome or Nickel better!

**elderberry99** · 04-28-2012, 06:14 PM

I would love to have it refinished if it turns out to be a great shaver.

**whavens** · 04-28-2012, 07:42 PM

That is awfully nice looking, is it replated or original?

Originally Posted by celestino

Hello, gentlemen. Look what i got. Smoothest OC shaver so far!
Gillette Single-Ring, silver-plated!
Amazing shaver!

**alex2363** · 04-28-2012, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by elderberry99

I picked this up today at a sale. It cleaned up really good. Teeth are very straight. I will give it a try first thing Monday morning to see how it handles a two day growth.

nice long toothy......let us know Monday

**mongo1958** · 04-29-2012, 04:11 AM

Frank,

You have a nice gem there.

**elderberry99** · 04-29-2012, 04:15 AM

Thank you. Can't wait to try it.

**retturn2blades** · 04-29-2012, 04:38 AM

I want one like that!

**jeffzeitlin** · 04-29-2012, 05:17 AM

The weight is heavier than the stock handle - the length is longer and it balances the R41 ideally for me.

**jbradley** · 04-29-2012, 06:05 AM

Originally Posted by elderberry99

I picked this up today at a sale. It cleaned up really good. Teeth are very straight. I will give it a try first thing Monday morning to see how it handles a two day growth.

Don't shave with it like that! The head isn't tight. Rip you all up.

**Ray Settanta** · 04-29-2012, 07:12 AM

Originally Posted by alex2363

its a fine razor..............

Man, that's cold. Not even a small "Attaboy" for my technique?

**alex2363** · 04-29-2012, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta

Man, that's cold. Not even a small "Attaboy" for my technique?

Well, if u need a atta boy.....Ray, great job at shaving, you did awsome, il think next time you will get the all elusive, never done before, coveted, chased by many, the big kawa banga from deep down unda, legendary " PERFECT SHAVE"