Now you just need to test a Gillette NEW, New Improved, or NEW Deluxe...
The Ultimate Shave Off
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I don't have any of those, but do have a Red Tip. That's the next razor I will try.
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It does. It will have to wait a while. I am going to finish August with the Slant and the Gems. I want to test the Red Tip in September. And I don't have any of those razors. Yet.
It does. It will have to wait a while. I am going to finish August with the Slant and the Gems. I want to test the Red Tip in September. And I don't have any of those razors. Yet.
Yeah, you go it bad! Well done with this thread my friend!
If it would help, I have a common bar handled new short comb I could loan to you for the purpose of the shave off... :evilgrin:
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...and I know you have at least two Micromatics. 
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...and I know you have at least two Micromatics.
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Are you psychic? Is there a webcam near my workbench?
You did it!! Congratulations on an amazing effort. Well Done!
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I think it was John Foster Dulles who said "There are three kinds of lies - Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics."
Thanks. I believe anyone who selects any of these razors will be very pleased with the shave they get. I have a very thick, coarse stubble/beard. Someone who has fine thin hair may not need a Futur or a Slant.
I enjoyed shaving with all of them. While I may predominantly use the Slant and GEM's they are all fine razors.
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Though the shave off ended with the Slant, I just want to post a quick update.
I shaved with the Barber Pole Slant using Astra Keramik blades. Never again will I buy blades that have been discontinued, since now everything else pales in comparison.
I have also been using a Gem Micromatic, of the closed comb variety, and that has delivered very smooth close shaves as well.
In fact, using the same rating system:
Closeness = 9.5
Smoothness No Irritation = 9.5
Durability = 9.0
Time = 9.0
Audible Feedback = 9.0
Total = 46.0,
or still a great shaver.
I shaved with the Barber Pole Slant using Astra Keramik blades. Never again will I buy blades that have been discontinued, since now everything else pales in comparison.
I have also been using a Gem Micromatic, of the closed comb variety, and that has delivered very smooth close shaves as well.
In fact, using the same rating system:
Closeness = 9.5
Smoothness No Irritation = 9.5
Durability = 9.0
Time = 9.0
Audible Feedback = 9.0
Total = 46.0,
or still a great shaver.
+1
I managed to snag 100 Keramiks before they were gone from Melyus, but I'll be damned if I can't find a better razor/blade combination than the Slant Keramik!
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Yeah. It is now, over 24 hours later than I am beginning to feel some stubble.
Incidentally, the rating was for the GEM.
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I was going to sell the Open Comb. "Was" - then I popped a Red Pack Personnna blade and shaved with it, eight times.
Every time - a smooth, close comfortable shave. An incredible combination that only now, well over 30 hours since my last shave is beginning to show signs of stubble.
Every time - a smooth, close comfortable shave. An incredible combination that only now, well over 30 hours since my last shave is beginning to show signs of stubble.
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After being out all morning in the bitter cold, I came in, warmed up, showered and shaved.
Thiw as my first shave with the Red Tip and it had a freshly loaded Astra Superior blade. I used MyTimeBathandBody "Old School" scent.
I now understand why people love this razor. It did an excellent job of mowing down whiskers. I was left smooth and with no irritation.
More to come...
Thiw as my first shave with the Red Tip and it had a freshly loaded Astra Superior blade. I used MyTimeBathandBody "Old School" scent.
I now understand why people love this razor. It did an excellent job of mowing down whiskers. I was left smooth and with no irritation.
More to come...
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- #79
I finished a week of shaving with the Red Tip. There was not a bad shave in the bunch, Very smooth and comfortable. This truly is an outstanding razor.
So how would it rate?
BARBER POLE SLANT BAR
Closeness = 10
Smoothness = 9.5
Durability = 9.5
Time = 10
Audible Feedback = 8.5
Total = 47.5/50
1912 Damaskeene Razor
Closeness = 9.5
Smoothness No Irritation = 10
Durability = 9.0
Time = 9.0
Audible Feedback = 10
Total = 47.5/50
FUTUR
Closeness = 10
Smoothness = 9
Durability = 9
Time = 10
Audible Feedback = 9
Total = 47/50
Gillette Red Tip
Closeness = 10
Smoothness = 9.5
Durability = 9.5
Time = 9.5
Audible Feedback = 8.0
Total = 46.5/50
SLIM
Closeness = 9.5
Smoothness No Irritation = 9.5
Durability = 8
Time = 9
Audible Feedback = 6
Total = 42/50
Open Comb
Closeness = 9.5
Smoothness No Irritation = 9.0
Durability = 8.5
Time = 9
Audible Feedback = 5
Total = 41/50
So how would it rate?
BARBER POLE SLANT BAR
Closeness = 10
Smoothness = 9.5
Durability = 9.5
Time = 10
Audible Feedback = 8.5
Total = 47.5/50
1912 Damaskeene Razor
Closeness = 9.5
Smoothness No Irritation = 10
Durability = 9.0
Time = 9.0
Audible Feedback = 10
Total = 47.5/50
FUTUR
Closeness = 10
Smoothness = 9
Durability = 9
Time = 10
Audible Feedback = 9
Total = 47/50
Gillette Red Tip
Closeness = 10
Smoothness = 9.5
Durability = 9.5
Time = 9.5
Audible Feedback = 8.0
Total = 46.5/50
SLIM
Closeness = 9.5
Smoothness No Irritation = 9.5
Durability = 8
Time = 9
Audible Feedback = 6
Total = 42/50
Open Comb
Closeness = 9.5
Smoothness No Irritation = 9.0
Durability = 8.5
Time = 9
Audible Feedback = 5
Total = 41/50
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