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I just my pre #15 a #15.
That photo is almost as bad as bosse photo at driving my #16 desire.
Quick someone post a #15!!
That photo is almost as bad as bosse photo at driving my #16 desire.
Quick someone post a #15!!
#15 parade
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Here you go. My previous real #15. I sold her though. Had second thoughts and got the one above. Ha. This one is now owned by one of our brothers on this site that has not joined the parade yet. Well the razor that is. The case may have already participated in the parade much earlier.
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OP, you are by no means alone in preferring the #16. IMHO the #16 is the best made DE razor of them all.
The # 15 is good looking but the performance (paired with adequate technique) of the #16 is noticeably better. I have not used a better razor for me than the #16 of all of the Gillettes and contemporary razors I have used.
My razor rotation: Gillette 3 pieces and TTOs
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Eye candy.
You guys are a bunch of enablers. Now you have me thinking about #16's.
But, I won't. Not until Frenchy is up and running.
You guys are a bunch of enablers. Now you have me thinking about #16's.
But, I won't. Not until Frenchy is up and running.
The #16 is better than some of my OC razors ... 'nuff said ... 
my gold 16 is MY favorite razor even over my bottom dial fatboy
That Goddard's is absolutely magical on silver, isn't it? Beautiful razor!
BTW, what brand are those nylon-tipped pliers, and where might a guy find a pair (of pliers, that is!)?
Mike, is it because it's a #16 or because it's gold plated?
Morning, Edgar!
I'm fortunate to have a couple of rhodium and gold 16's and they seem to not be exactly the same. So, acknowledging your smiley, it's a specific 16 that happens to be gold.
Goddards is very magical. Ha. It made short work of the tarnish and added a nice shine quickly. I could only find the liquid though and it worked fine. I picked up the Beadalon pliers at Michaels craft store. They also have them in Hobby Lobby. They are basically jewelry/beading pliers. They are in that section.
http://www.michaels.com/beadalon-nylon-jaw-flat-nose-pliers/10157928.html#q=Nylon+pliers&start=1
I find Goddard's liquid to be perfect to get into the nooks and crannies, though I realize some might like to leave a little of the original patina behind, and that's where the foam may come in more handy.
And it looks like a trip to Michael's is in order - thanks for the info.
In two weeks John will have two of those. At least that's what happened the last time he boycotted something ...
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Too many safety barred razors in an "Open Comb" thread!
Please resume the #15 parade!
Please resume the #15 parade!
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True story!
Brent, please keep an eye of your #15 and advice us if/when the tarnish will be back after Goddards treatment!
Thanks!
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Will do! I am hoping it lasts awhile at least. I will probably just let it accumulate again for awhile. Not sure I want to use these chemicals on it very often.
I've had good luck with Goddards, on some Kampfes and Wilkinson Sword Empires. Several months, and no tarnish yet. Then again, they aren't used.
What? Not more #15's? There has to be more.
maybe not the right thread, but I thought you are interested on the production steps of the #15. From the 1936 booklet "Gillette´s new palace of industry":
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