Society Of the Red Tip
- Thread starter stevil
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Here’s my made in England red tip.
It’s in very good condition indeed and compared to its USA brother, I’d say the plating looks of higher quality.
There are a few subtle manufacturing differences between them too…..both shave very well but the English one has given me the best results of any razor I’ve used during Vintage April….
I could have skipped shaving the following day. I think it’s the rarest razor among those I have ….mainly Techs and a few adjustables.
It’s in very good condition indeed and compared to its USA brother, I’d say the plating looks of higher quality.
There are a few subtle manufacturing differences between them too…..both shave very well but the English one has given me the best results of any razor I’ve used during Vintage April….
| Date | 26.04.2024 |
| 366 daily shaves | 117/366 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Gillette Red Tip | Gillette Rubie (1) | Abe’s Brush Works Blutt STF |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash KCG Face Wash | Mike’s Natural Soaps Barbershop (99) | 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 |
| 8.75/10 (DFS+++) | 8/10 (Smoothish) |
| Notes: |
Summary. Glorious shave with the mighty Red Tip and Rubie blade. Fantastic brush as well. Happy camper.
For extended shave notes click here.
Enjoy your shave!
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