Brotherhood of the Open Comb

**celestino** · 05-10-2012, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by jbradley

SUCCESS!!!!! Round 3 with the R41. Two passes, no buffing. DFS, no blood. I finally figured out that "no pressure" means "NO PRESSURE!" I don't know if it will ever be my favorite, but it is a very good shaver. I'm gonna ride her a few more times before I say I love her though!

Tried mine this morning and am very, very impressed! No pressure and angle are the key. i may have to agree with Johnnie in a few weeks. Will report back soon!

**April Dawn** · 05-10-2012, 08:57 AM

no problem :) I know you were just joking! Thank you :) I am a feisty old bat

**celestino** · 05-10-2012, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by Mooshi Kin

Okay ha ha Yes I work, from home. I make custom made to order wedding accessories ( three websites and several stores that buy direct from me) as well as pay bills for a few clients of mine and work way more hours than the average Joe or Jane probably :) I also take care of the home, laundry, cook , clean , pay bills, take care of the kittehs, fish and take out trash you know the usual mundane stuff.

I keep busy :) I must say..I do not think I am at all lazy.
I am just the average person hahaha

As i have said, i have the upmost respect for women! However, i would like the challenge of experiencing April's flick of the fingernail. Hehe! Good one, Ken!

**April Dawn** · 05-10-2012, 09:00 AM

Thank you Sir Arley :)

Originally Posted by Daniel Plainview

Actually she is one of the hardest working people that I know. She is the sole proprietor of a very successful business. It is too bad more men do not have the same drive, ambition, and go get it attitude as her.

**April Dawn** · 05-10-2012, 09:01 AM

HAHA Thank you! Now where is my super suit?

Originally Posted by alex2363

she is good..........girlpower!

**April Dawn** · 05-10-2012, 09:03 AM

do not test me

Originally Posted by celestino

As i have said, i have the upmost respect for women! However, i would like the challenge of experiencing April's flick of the fingernail. Hehe! Good one, Ken!

**Whilliam** · 05-10-2012, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by jbradley

SUCCESS!!!!! Round 3 with the R41. Two passes, no buffing. DFS, no blood. I finally figured out that "no pressure" means "NO PRESSURE!" I don't know if it will ever be my favorite, but it is a very good shaver. I'm gonna ride her a few more times before I say I love her though!

The problem with zero pressure is zero feedback. Astra SPs allow a tad bit of pressure, sing nicely and deliver BBSs without draining veins and arteries.

**elderberry99** · 05-10-2012, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Whilliam

The problem with zero pressure is zero feedback. Astra SPs allow a tad bit of pressure, sing nicely and deliver BBSs without draining veins and arteries.

I don't think you need any pressure to achieve a good feedback. The right razor and blade combo will allow you to hear the whiskers sing out. I get that from the 7 O'Clock blue blades in my vintage open comb.

**Gissy** · 05-10-2012, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by kingfisher

Well, brothers (and sister), I hate to dampen the mood of the thread, but since you're my brothers (and sister), I feel like I need to tell you that I am hurting today.

Yesterday afternoon my mother passed away. It is hard for me to imagine the world without her in it, so it was a bit tough to get out of bed this morning. Some of you may have already lost one or both parents, but this is new to me.

I managed to get up, get cleaned up, and got a nice two-pass shave. It made me feel a little better.

I hope you all have a better day than I am having.

So sorry for your loss brother. I lost both my parents really early in life, but I can still miss them from time to time. All I can say is that it gets easier and that loss is a part of life unfortunatly.

**Gissy** · 05-10-2012, 12:42 PM

Open comb, but not very pleasant ;)

**mongo1958** · 05-10-2012, 02:13 PM

Get R Done!
That there is "Red Neck" for good job!!

Heh Heh!

Van

Originally Posted by jbradley

SUCCESS!!!!! Round 3 with the R41. Two passes, no buffing. DFS, no blood. I finally figured out that "no pressure" means "NO PRESSURE!" I don't know if it will ever be my favorite, but it is a very good shaver. I'm gonna ride her a few more times before I say I love her though!

**Oscroft** · 05-10-2012, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Whilliam

The problem with zero pressure is zero feedback. Astra SPs allow a tad bit of pressure, sing nicely and deliver BBSs without draining veins and arteries.

I don't find I need any pressure to get feedback with the R41 - I can feel there's blade against my face better than with any other razor.

**mongo1958** · 05-10-2012, 02:27 PM

BINGO! I'd like to get a trader handle. Maybe two. The 1904 needs a handle with a bit more mass as well (IMHO).

Originally Posted by bluesbishop

The Fatip is much less in cost... About $40.00.....the Joris is upwards of $125.00...seen several in the $165.00 range... So for me the gives the nod to the Fatip... You can always change handles.

**Whilliam** · 05-10-2012, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by Gissy

Open comb, but not very pleasant ;)

Gissy, I couldn't finish watching this. Too painful LOL.

Truly, you are a man willing to suffer for his art.

I hope you recover from this and go on to make more videos of a happier ilk, such as your first.

**Gissy** · 05-10-2012, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by Whilliam

Gissy, I couldn't finish watching this. Too painful LOL.

Truly, you are a man willing to suffer for his art.

I hope you recover from this and go on to make more videos of a happier ilk, such as your first.

Actuallt the shave wasn't to bad afterwards. Just a couple of weepers, it wasn't much fun putting on high alcohol content AS afterwards though ;)

**onefallinghope** · 05-10-2012, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by Gissy

Open comb, but not very pleasant ;)

Gissy, another great video!!

It's funny, blades really are a YMMV kind of thing... I really like my Derby blades... and Lords; which are another non favorite.

I heard you say you have a Semogue 1305 brush; tell me what is your impression of this brush? I just recieved my 1305 today and had my first shave with it and I rather enjoyed it, it has a nice stiff backbone. I'm just wondering how it will be once it breaks in.

**Gissy** · 05-10-2012, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by onefallinghope

Gissy, another great video!!

It's funny, blades really are a YMMV kind of thing... I really like my Derby blades... and Lords; which are another non favorite.

I heard you say you have a Semogue 1305 brush; tell me what is your impression of this brush? I just recieved my 1305 today and had my first shave with it and I rather enjoyed it, it has a nice stiff backbone. I'm just wondering how it will be once it breaks in.

After I broke it in it became my favorite brush! It's so easy to use and with really soft tips, but with great backbone. My next brush will be a Semogue SOC.

**Oscroft** · 05-10-2012, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by Gissy

Open comb, but not very pleasant ;)

That was brave! Funny that three of your least favourite products are things that I like - I like Col Conk lime (though it's not amongst the best), I like Arko Aqua too, and I love Vie-Long horse brushes. I agree about the Derby blades though - those and Merkur blades are my least favourites.

Nice to see you wore a more suitable shaving shirt too

**April Dawn** · 05-10-2012, 04:03 PM

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Yeah Ken I am sure this is not up to par for your exquisite taste my Beef wellington asparagus Potatoes and Bearnaise. I will save this for your brother since he appreciates good food.