Open Comb March 2012

[garyg]

Had to pull the scuttle back out, after last week searching for Osage Rub .. today I used a Chubby 1 to face lather GFT; received a great shave from the Senator (but I guess fleecing the public is in their job description eh?). Finished with some vintage Clubman "Special Reserve" juice.

 

[dcoverdale]

I'm going to finish out March with some Frankenrazors created to draw out some of the best characteristics of my OC's. For this morning's shave I used the comb plate from my 2010 Mühle R101 to provide a prosthetic replacement for the sadly missing one on my 1918 Gillette ABC Pocket Edition. The results were somewhat surprising. Although there doesn't appear to be a very large blade gap, it is actually greater than that achieved with a regular Old Type comb plate. The shave was predictably mild but sufficiently close, probably the best that I have achieved with an old type. I do love this handle and the smoothness of the silver plate cap. This is one way to get to enjoy this old friend.

 

[Batman]

Bar Handle LC New and Ladas....awesome bbs!!

 

[man00ver]

GEM Micromatic, GEM Stainless Coated Blade (1), Burma Shave Boar Brush, Arko Commando SC, Nivea Energy AS Splash

I brought 3 blades with me for the week, so I ditched the last one after 2 innings and put in a fresh one. I also found a bottle of the new Nivea splash at a local Walmart, though it hasn't yet made the shelves of the one back home. It's a nice, bright, sporty scent very similar to Adidas Dynamic Pulse, and it feels like an even better performer.

 

[damhans]

Long-comb NEW with a Rapira Platinum Lux and Palmolive stick. Great shave.

 

[jbradley]

Been lazy about updating, can't believe the month is over already! I've been stuck on my OCMM the last few days. I am curious about the 1912 though. IMHO, it is an OC. But what do the other BOTOC alumni think?

 

[OldGreyGuy]

1930's Gillette Long Comb New with a Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow (3)

 

[bluesbishop]

1930's Gillette Short Comb new with a Astra SS (2).....not that happy with the Astra SS in the New....two days and four weepers! XTG pass was ROUGH today...

 

[Azarius]

Rhodium Short Comb NEW with Parker 97R Hefty Handle.​

 

[Azarius]

Been lazy about updating, can't believe the month is over already! I've been stuck on my OCMM the last few days. I am curious about the 1912 though. IMHO, it is an OC. But what do the other BOTOC alumni think?

I would say that it is an open comb. I cannot wait to try out the 1912 on tour, as I keep eyeballing a rhodium single edge, but want to try a shave before pulling the trigger.

 

[DunEdinRanger]

The proud members of Open Comb March!

From left to right, the Muhle R41, a Gillette Long Comb, A GEM Open Comb Micromatic, The Bakelite Slant Bar Open Comb, The Long Comb Frankenrazor, and the Unknown Open Comb.

I used that light unknown razor at the right today with a Derby Blade, and did I get a great shave. It was a two pass BBS with light touch up, and I am still smooth.

 

[dcoverdale]

My only Gillette "New" is a 1936 Norfolk with a Tuckaway style short bar handle. I am not a long handle fanatic but the Tuckaway handle seems a bit short even for me. For today I created a new razor out of my Norfolk and a Sabi three piece from Pakistan that features a solid metal long handle with a resin inlay.

The Norfolk

+ The Sabi

= The "Norbi"

The Norfolk has a relatively heavy head with a short and ,therefore, relatively light handle. The Sabi has a relatively light head with a long and heavy handle. The resulting "Norbi" frankenrazor is a heavy creation indeed. The shave was excellent with the fringe benefit of multiple reps to the various muscles of my right shaving arm.

 

[garyg]

As the end of the March draws near, had a great shave from this combo ...

 

[shanman]

Deluxe Criterion | Astra SP
Semogue 1460 with Tom's of Maine Mint

 

[RKG]

Long comb New, probably my favorite razor. Have a Merkur 1904 open comb on the way from West Coast Shaving. Can't wait to try it.

 

[RKG]

My only Gillette "New" is a 1936 Norfolk with a Tuckaway style short bar handle. I am not a long handle fanatic but the Tuckaway handle seems a bit short even for me.

I agree. I also have a Norfolk SC with a short bar handle (sans the case). The handle is uncomfortably short. I too have a Sabi Pakistani all chrome razor; I'll have to try the handle with the SC head.

 

[bluesbishop]

Been lazy about updating, can't believe the month is over already! I've been stuck on my OCMM the last few days. I am curious about the 1912 though. IMHO, it is an OC. But what do the other BOTOC alumni think?

IMHO. yes it works for me!

 

[bluesbishop]

Used my 1930's Gillette Open Comb with Supermax Super Platinum ...... a great combo!!

 

[DunEdinRanger]

I used that Unknown OC again today, and got a very good DFS+ 2 pass shave. Just missed one spot on the neck or it would have been BBS. And I was rushed this morning.

I am going to close out this Open Comb March with the same razor that started it - the Muhle R41.

I can't believe this is drawing to a close. Thanks to everyone for taking part and especially for the great photos.

 

[OldGreyGuy]

Used the Ikon OSS this morning with a Dorco ST-300 (1) blade.