41 Ranger Tech
Vintage April, 2024
- Thread starter Guido75
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Wednesday 24th of Vintage April……
7 O’Clock OC razor, thin, hollow handle version .
7 OC Gillette yellow blade.
Proraso pre shave, HWF soap and Omega 20102 pro boar.
Superb ……..a wonderfully smooth and close shave. These old vintage razors are capable of outstanding results.
7 O’Clock OC razor, thin, hollow handle version .
7 OC Gillette yellow blade.
Proraso pre shave, HWF soap and Omega 20102 pro boar.
Superb ……..a wonderfully smooth and close shave. These old vintage razors are capable of outstanding results.
My Flat Bottom Tech is out for delivery today... The long comb and short comb are on the way.... But the Souplex might beat them to our place.
Gillette Flare Tip Rocket
Razor - Flat Bottom Tech
Blade - Gillette Nacet (3)
Brush - Semogue Pegasus C7 Boar
Soap - LEA Classic
After Shave - B&M Passiflora (the never ending bottle)
After Shave Balm - Hada Labo Gokujun Premium
Fragrance - Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum
Much better with Lea Classic the MWF is now relegated to a bath soap.
Blade - Gillette Nacet (3)
Brush - Semogue Pegasus C7 Boar
Soap - LEA Classic
After Shave - B&M Passiflora (the never ending bottle)
After Shave Balm - Hada Labo Gokujun Premium
Fragrance - Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum
Much better with Lea Classic the MWF is now relegated to a bath soap.
No shave today, but a few purchases. Two razors for the price of a couple of coffees/beers.
An all brass Star Model 100, in great condition too. This picture is before it was cleaned.
And an all brass English ball end Tech.
From the outside it looks pretty good...
Then I unscrewed the head and saw this!
I've bought a number of 'vintage' razors before but this is the filthiest I have ever come across! I've given it a bit of a scrub since I took the pictures, and the baseplate is almost entirely rust free now. The top cap was proving to be a little more difficult to clean. It's now soaking in WD40, I will let it soak overnight then give it a clean again tomorrow to see if the final bits of grime can be worked free.
An all brass Star Model 100, in great condition too. This picture is before it was cleaned.
And an all brass English ball end Tech.
From the outside it looks pretty good...
Then I unscrewed the head and saw this!
I've bought a number of 'vintage' razors before but this is the filthiest I have ever come across! I've given it a bit of a scrub since I took the pictures, and the baseplate is almost entirely rust free now. The top cap was proving to be a little more difficult to clean. It's now soaking in WD40, I will let it soak overnight then give it a clean again tomorrow to see if the final bits of grime can be worked free.
Red Tip Super Speed
Light Brigade (4)
Light Brigade (4)
DFS today and the blade is still going strong.
Razor: GEM MMOC
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (26)
Soap: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood, Black Pepper
Brush: Omega 10065 Boar
AS: Pinaud Clubman
Razor: GEM MMOC
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (26)
Soap: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood, Black Pepper
Brush: Omega 10065 Boar
AS: Pinaud Clubman
Razor: Wilkinson Empire Model
Blade: Personna Injector
Brush: Riva Resin & Pewter flakes.
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Pre-Shave Cream
Lather: Zingari Man Rogue
Aftershave: Zingari Man Rogue
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Nivea Post Shave Balm
Blade: Personna Injector
Brush: Riva Resin & Pewter flakes.
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Pre-Shave Cream
Lather: Zingari Man Rogue
Aftershave: Zingari Man Rogue
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Nivea Post Shave Balm
One of the first razors that I replated, handle and cap only:
New SC
Astra SP
MdC
Vintage Butterscotch
Ice Blue
New SC
Astra SP
MdC
Vintage Butterscotch
Ice Blue
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| Date | 24.04.2024 |
| 366 daily shaves | 115/366 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Gillette UK Postwar Tech | KCG China (5) | Yaqi Lucky Dice |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash KCG Face Wash | Mike’s Natural Soaps Barbershop (97) | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
| Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
| Process Quality | Blade Sharpness |
| 9/10 (Small redness) | 6/10 (Razor sharp) |
| Effectiveness | Shave Comfort |
| 7/10 (DFS) | 7/10 (Comfortable) |
| Notes: |
Summary. An easy shave today with purposely avoiding BBS to give my skin a little rest.
For extended shave notes click here.
Enjoy your shave.
I think I've read all of your posts in this thread, but might have missed some...I thought you had owned several flat-bottom Techs, and sold them?
I did have one early on, had it replated and everything but sold it along with an RFB and some other stuff to fund my Wolfman.
I decided to tip my toe back into Vintage razors again.
Vintage April shave number 6
1909 ABC Pocket Edition
Silver Scroll pattern
Gunmetal basketweave case
Executive Man soap & splash, my ATT badger and a Silver Blue. Lovely.
This razor comes out when I really want to take my time.
1909 ABC Pocket Edition
Silver Scroll pattern
Gunmetal basketweave case
Executive Man soap & splash, my ATT badger and a Silver Blue. Lovely.
This razor comes out when I really want to take my time.
1949 Super Speed, Astra sp, Yardley and Rubberset 400 with HMW Bagder. This month is going by too quick.
Razor: Souplex OC England c. Mid 1930's
Blade: Ladas Super Stainless (4)
Cream: Proraso Blue
Brush: Wilko Synthetic "The Dominator"
AS Balm: Nivea Sensitive
Making a late appearance this month is the wonderful Souplex. What more can be said of this supernaturally great razor?
Was very interested to read Richard's @EclipseRedRing 's initial shave comments on obtaining a lovely example, and also hopefully @Phoenixkh finds the magic in his, arriving shortly hopefully.
Clinically efficient yet carefree 3 passer. Just the typical Souplex shave.
A glacial SSF result which should be good for 36 hours without attracting cruel jeers from the well-bred neighbours.
Blade: Ladas Super Stainless (4)
Cream: Proraso Blue
Brush: Wilko Synthetic "The Dominator"
AS Balm: Nivea Sensitive
Making a late appearance this month is the wonderful Souplex. What more can be said of this supernaturally great razor?
Was very interested to read Richard's @EclipseRedRing 's initial shave comments on obtaining a lovely example, and also hopefully @Phoenixkh finds the magic in his, arriving shortly hopefully.
Clinically efficient yet carefree 3 passer. Just the typical Souplex shave.
A glacial SSF result which should be good for 36 hours without attracting cruel jeers from the well-bred neighbours.
Simon, mine did make it into the States so I should see it sometime next week, would be my guess.
7 O'Clock OC / GSB / Brito lime / Stirling coconut lime / Aqua Velva
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