Brotherhood of the Open Comb

jbradley said:

I agree with you Kingfisher. I like my Weber, but am still thinking of using xillion's method and painting the handle black. I think I would like these if they were all black though. But of course, YMMV

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celestino said:

+1 i have to agree with you, Johnnie, as an all-black razor would be classy!

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BigBull said:

Another DFS with the LC New to report loaded with the SuperMax SP! This thing is really starting to grow on me (it better! I just picked one up on eBay as I've dialed in the correct angle and get a smooth pass each time. The sweet spot on the LC New is pretty easy to hit, as ya'll all suggested. Two passes on both head and face and had very little touch up. I've really concentrated on using NO pressure whatsoever recently and I think it's made a huge difference in my shaves...not just with irritation.

If I could high five you all, I would!

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bluesbishop said:

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bluesbishop said:

Here is a all Black razor..
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Here is a decent close up of a tech head.....

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CoolGuy90 said:

Just got my BRW NEW short comb on Bull Mastiff to compliment my BRW NEW long comb on Bull Mastiff XXL Deluxe. Been wanting to try out both the long and short combs and I was finally able to get my hands on another one of Bob's(RIP) fantastic razors.

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jsj_297 said:

Glad to join the ranks of the BOTOC. I broke out my 2010 R41 just for this. I forgt what a great shaver it was.

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jsj_297 said:

Glad to join the ranks of the BOTOC. I broke out my 2010 R41 just for this. I forgt what a great shaver it was.

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bluesbishop said:

There are lots of pics of all black "stealth" looking razors....New's, Old types, Techs....they do look kick but in all black.....

For me this process isn't about doing a two tone, or even using a a TTO like the Slim....but a way to "save" a old razor that has plating issues, etc and may increase the performance....

Ifr I was to do it....mine would be all black

Here is a all Black razor..
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Here is a decent close up of a tech head.....

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warhawk said:

I did something different with my Gillette New SC. I paired it with a Gold Gillette Tech handle and I had an incredible face shave using my trusty Astra SP blade. I'm really loving my OC shaves. I figured I will OC practice before taking my R41 for its 1st test drive.
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Unkas said:

Guys and gals,

I need to find an inexpensive open comb DE to convert my father with. I pitched the idea of DE shaving to him when we were out getting coals for the grill when we came across some fusion blades and he complained about them being so expensive. I gave him the whole talk of how efficient a DE can be with mowing down a beard so he doesn't have to use a trimmer before shaving and how blades are incredibly expensive and how it can really be good for your skin and it got him interested. An open comb would be perfect for him I think but I only have my Fatip and I have just started using it so I am not willing to separate with it yet and well, it is a bit expensive since I am sort of short on cash so I would want to find the least expensive OC possible! Ebay would work I guess but it would have to be able to ship to Sweden!

Thanks!

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BigBull said:

Another DFS with the LC New to report loaded with the SuperMax SP! This thing is really starting to grow on me (it better! I just picked one up on eBay as I've dialed in the correct angle and get a smooth pass each time. The sweet spot on the LC New is pretty easy to hit, as ya'll all suggested. Two passes on both head and face and had very little touch up. I've really concentrated on using NO pressure whatsoever recently and I think it's made a huge difference in my shaves...not just with irritation.

If I could high five you all, I would!

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Unkas said:

Guys and gals,

I need to find an inexpensive open comb DE to convert my father with. I pitched the idea of DE shaving to him when we were out getting coals for the grill when we came across some fusion blades and he complained about them being so expensive. I gave him the whole talk of how efficient a DE can be with mowing down a beard so he doesn't have to use a trimmer before shaving and how blades are incredibly expensive and how it can really be good for your skin and it got him interested. An open comb would be perfect for him I think but I only have my Fatip and I have just started using it so I am not willing to separate with it yet and well, it is a bit expensive since I am sort of short on cash so I would want to find the least expensive OC possible! Ebay would work I guess but it would have to be able to ship to Sweden!

Thanks!

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warhawk said:

I did something different with my Gillette New SC. I paired it with a Gold Gillette Tech handle and I had an incredible face shave using my trusty Astra SP blade. I'm really loving my OC shaves. I figured I will OC practice before taking my R41 for its 1st test drive.
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BigBull said:

I'm really new to the OC world, so I just want clarification: that appears to my untrained eye like a LC...what am I missing?

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