I agree Guido…the heavy English version is a brilliant razor…..surpringly efficient and close. One of the best Techs IMO
NOCvember 2024 - No Open Combs in November
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NOCvember #8
Omega 10108
HWF no1 soap
Gillette yellow SharpEdge blade
1969 Gillette Super Adjustable 84
Haven’t used this one for a long time…part of my reason for signing up for NOCvember was to use my collection and re evaluate how each one performs for me, with a view to maybe moving some on. Unfortunately I’ve liked them all so far and can’t see myself getting rid of any soon.
The SA 84 gave a lovely smooth shave…set it on 7 and enjoyed it very much. A great shave but the ‘41 Ranger still edges it IMO. I’d been using my Henson+++ a lot in the last few months but it’s been a bit of a revalation how good some of these vintage razors are. Gave my Henson using buddy a flare tip recently and he loves it.
HWF no1 soap
Gillette yellow SharpEdge blade
1969 Gillette Super Adjustable 84
Haven’t used this one for a long time…part of my reason for signing up for NOCvember was to use my collection and re evaluate how each one performs for me, with a view to maybe moving some on. Unfortunately I’ve liked them all so far and can’t see myself getting rid of any soon.
The SA 84 gave a lovely smooth shave…set it on 7 and enjoyed it very much. A great shave but the ‘41 Ranger still edges it IMO. I’d been using my Henson+++ a lot in the last few months but it’s been a bit of a revalation how good some of these vintage razors are. Gave my Henson using buddy a flare tip recently and he loves it.
NOCvember 8 - Headshave
Eversharp Hydro-magic ’500’
Schick Injector (9)
Yaqi Moka Express 2-Band Badger
Haslinger Schafmilch
La Toja Balm
Eversharp Hydro-magic ’500’
Schick Injector (9)
Yaqi Moka Express 2-Band Badger
Haslinger Schafmilch
La Toja Balm
Preshave: Proraso Red and the Flairisol mister before each pass
Shaving Brush: RV Shaving 25 mm STF in Strawberry Amber
Soap: Proraso Red
Razor: Fatboy 9, 5/2 settings
Blade: Personna 74 (3)
Post: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel Toner
Splash: Proraso Red
Frag: Czech and Speake Oxford and Cambridge
9.5 DFS
2 passes with the fatboy, WTG on 9, XTG on 5 for half pass, 2 ATG the rest. No blood no drama. Nill sting from the splash.
Shaving Brush: RV Shaving 25 mm STF in Strawberry Amber
Soap: Proraso Red
Razor: Fatboy 9, 5/2 settings
Blade: Personna 74 (3)
Post: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel Toner
Splash: Proraso Red
Frag: Czech and Speake Oxford and Cambridge
9.5 DFS
2 passes with the fatboy, WTG on 9, XTG on 5 for half pass, 2 ATG the rest. No blood no drama. Nill sting from the splash.
Brush: Varlet “Gaslamp “ Somerset 29mm XD Classic
Blade: Timor (4)
Soap: GD “After the Fire” Aion Maxima
Razor: WR2 Ti SB 1.25 w/ Timeless Ti Crown
Handle
Doug
Blade: Timor (4)
Soap: GD “After the Fire” Aion Maxima
Razor: WR2 Ti SB 1.25 w/ Timeless Ti Crown
HandleDoug
No Comb November Saturday 09th of November 2024.
Razor: English Gillette Flat Bottom Tech.
1948 Aristocrat #21 set / Kai / Simpson Captain 2 Sovereign / Brito Lime / Panama 1924 / Arctic Lime Blast - Fantastic!
My dad's old Gillette. I think it's a G1000, made in England. Extremely mild, with a very narrow cutting angle. I learned to shave with this when I was around 15 years old. I don't really like it. Too light, too mild.
L'Essor Le Suprême 
Wilkinson Sword ('80s) 
I started off thinking that the idea of a "differential" adjustable was rather ridiculous. But then it occurred to me how often I actually dial back a regular adjustable between the first and second passes anyway (perhaps just because I can!).
By having each side at slightly different blade gaps this superb 1930s Le Suprême negates the need to adjust it mid-shave. Just find the setting you want on the more aggressive blue dial for the first pass, then simply switch to the red dial for the second. Incroyable!
Whatever your views on this rather novel arrangement this antecedent to the Gibbs adjustable is a fantastic razor. A brilliant, silky smooth start to the weekend using one of my favourite blades, a 1980s English Wilkinson Sword.
Wilkinson Sword ('80s) I started off thinking that the idea of a "differential" adjustable was rather ridiculous. But then it occurred to me how often I actually dial back a regular adjustable between the first and second passes anyway (perhaps just because I can!).
By having each side at slightly different blade gaps this superb 1930s Le Suprême negates the need to adjust it mid-shave. Just find the setting you want on the more aggressive blue dial for the first pass, then simply switch to the red dial for the second. Incroyable!
Whatever your views on this rather novel arrangement this antecedent to the Gibbs adjustable is a fantastic razor. A brilliant, silky smooth start to the weekend using one of my favourite blades, a 1980s English Wilkinson Sword.
NOCvember Day 9
Schick G8
Chinese Schick Injector blade (1)
First time using a Schick Injector, so I went with the mildest one in my growing collection, a G8. I took it easy as a newcomer and didn't go ATG (plus, it's a casual weekend shave). Very easy to use--just ride the cap!
Schick G8
Chinese Schick Injector blade (1)
First time using a Schick Injector, so I went with the mildest one in my growing collection, a G8. I took it easy as a newcomer and didn't go ATG (plus, it's a casual weekend shave). Very easy to use--just ride the cap!
Athena • Bic Astor
Saturday NOCvember 9 - Shave #8
Gillette Slim Twist
Silver Astor (2)
Shavemac 2-Band Fan
Haslinger Schafmilch
RR Emperor
Gillette Slim Twist
Silver Astor (2)
Shavemac 2-Band Fan
Haslinger Schafmilch
RR Emperor
NOCvember
Last night’s blade-forward shave
RazoRock Super Slant Lvl 3SB
7 O’Clock Permasharp (1)
Damp facecloth aka “shave binky”
No brush
Pre-shave: face wash with shaving cream x2
Lather: Amazon Basics shaving cream
Aftershave: Olm Nom
Post-shave: lukewarm shower
and a drop of hyaluronic acid and a drop of glycerin
Post-shave: Equate moisturizer
Another shave that straddled the border of very smooth and overdoing it. Below the jawline and on the neck needed two passes, but that was short work. Finding if my angle is off, a light touch results in skipping (a recipe for aftershave sting when the edge leads) and the correct angle is simply sublime.
Last night’s blade-forward shave
RazoRock Super Slant Lvl 3SB
7 O’Clock Permasharp (1)
Damp facecloth aka “shave binky”
No brush
Pre-shave: face wash with shaving cream x2
Lather: Amazon Basics shaving cream
Aftershave: Olm Nom
Post-shave: lukewarm shower
and a drop of hyaluronic acid and a drop of glycerinPost-shave: Equate moisturizer
Another shave that straddled the border of very smooth and overdoing it. Below the jawline and on the neck needed two passes, but that was short work. Finding if my angle is off, a light touch results in skipping (a recipe for aftershave sting when the edge leads) and the correct angle is simply sublime.
Saturday 11/09 Shave
WECKvember Day 9
NOCvember - No Open Combs
Tried a much Lighter touch today
My technique was better against the grain
Touch Up with the Gillette 109 Super
Overall a Better Shave than Yesterday
All Hair Shapers - All Month
Razor: SPERNETTE Stainless Scale
Blade: FROMM Hair Shaper (2X)
Lather: TOBS Royal Forest Cream
Brush: Omega 21713 Ash Handle Boar
Post Shave: Osage/Mennen Mix Splash On
Post Shave: Siete Machos Aftershave
WECKvember Day 9
NOCvember - No Open Combs
Tried a much Lighter touch today
My technique was better against the grain
Touch Up with the Gillette 109 Super
Overall a Better Shave than Yesterday
All Hair Shapers - All Month
Razor: SPERNETTE Stainless Scale
Blade: FROMM Hair Shaper (2X)
Lather: TOBS Royal Forest Cream
Brush: Omega 21713 Ash Handle Boar
Post Shave: Osage/Mennen Mix Splash On
Post Shave: Siete Machos Aftershave
No shave today
I'm away from home visiting my Mom and without my normal computer. So I'm paying this 10/10 shave using my phone. I loaded a Comet for its sixth go.
NOCvember #9
Saturday and off to the football today to see a certain team from near Isleworth in West London…..once home to the Gillette factory where this old razor was made.
One of my favourites …the red tip.
Chose more red items in keeping with the team today…fantastic close shave with arko , Perma-Sharp and Omega boar all contributing to a great start to the day.
Saturday and off to the football today to see a certain team from near Isleworth in West London…..once home to the Gillette factory where this old razor was made.
One of my favourites …the red tip.
Chose more red items in keeping with the team today…fantastic close shave with arko , Perma-Sharp and Omega boar all contributing to a great start to the day.
No Comb November Sunday 10th of November 2024.
Razor: English Gillette Flat Bottom Tech.
Iridian
Cool and slimy
DSCosmetic S9 / BIC Astor
Shave tonight. Pic taken in morning sun light + "Lollipop" filter.
This is the fancy take on the Game Changer/ Guerilla geometry. This is one of my favorite DSCosmetic handles. Nobody ever complained they wouldn't be shiny, but they even manage to make knurling slippery, so one has to rely on a grippy shape of the handle.
Shave tonight. Pic taken in morning sun light + "Lollipop" filter.
This is the fancy take on the Game Changer/ Guerilla geometry. This is one of my favorite DSCosmetic handles. Nobody ever complained they wouldn't be shiny, but they even manage to make knurling slippery, so one has to rely on a grippy shape of the handle.
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