Vintage April, 2024

[Alum Ladd]

Razor: English Flat Bottom Tech No.77 Set (Included Blade T1 Date Code) 1948
Blade: Ladas Super Stainless (3)
Cream: Proraso Red
Brush: Wilko Synthetic 'El Superbe'
AS Balm: Nivea Sensitive

Pretty sure this is a No 77 1948 Tech set.

I picked it up about 2 years ago. I think it was 20 quid.

It has the domed lidded bakelite case and the 2 blade banks, and there were 3 blades. Maybe 2 are used.

I had previously opened one of the blades at random and yep, T1 date code. The set appears almost unused, or maybe the owner didn't like Gillette blues. Mine was a bargain, 5/6.

Thats 5 shillings and sixpence. Just under a $1 in 1948 prices. There were 20 shillings to the £1 pre 1971.

The usual deceptively mild but ultra-efficient FBT shave on a pesky 3 day growth.

3 carefree passes nuked it. Lovely, faultless shave resulting in a SSF result

Always a pleasure.

 

[Tanuki]

Fast shave before the 60 miles up to Mt. Hood. Ski day!!

>Ever-Ready lather catcher from the first years of the 20th century
>Gem PTFE blade
>Ever-Ready boar
>Williams Mug high tallow - it's Super Soap!
>Burma-Shave mug

This soap choice is dominating my April.

Ray Atkeson photo

 

[Texchappy]

 

[GBerry]

Then you might appreciate this thread too Gene:

Tech Appreciation Society

A while back I had a little dialogue with @lasta about the wonderful Gillette Tech. And about how much we appreciate the excellent shave it can provide. This morning was no different and notwithstanding the excellent thread that is Tech Tuesday I thought it would be a good idea to have some...

www.badgerandblade.com

Welcome aboard!

Guido

Thanks Guido, you read my mind, I’m still researching.

Gene

 

[Obetron Rex]

1938 Senator / Wizamet / Shavemac synthetic / Brito lime / MSC peppermint lime / Aqua Velva - great shave and razor but I think I've been spoiled by my #15

 

[Spartan76]

Hang in there Jay. Hoping this will soon pass for you.

Guido

Thanks, Guido!

 

[EdHeart]

Razor: English Flat Bottom Tech No.77 Set (Included Blade T1 Date Code) 1948
Blade: Ladas Super Stainless (3)
Cream: Proraso Red
Brush: Wilko Synthetic 'El Superbe'
AS Balm: Nivea SensitiveView attachment 1834113

Pretty sure this is a No 77 1948 Tech set.

I picked it up about 2 years ago. I think it was 20 quid.

It has the domed lidded bakelite case and the 2 blade banks, and there were 3 blades. Maybe 2 are used.

I had previously opened one of the blades at random and yep, T1 date code. The set appears almost unused, or maybe the owner didn't like Gillette blues. Mine was a bargain, 5/6.

Thats 5 shillings and sixpence. Just under a $1 in 1948 prices. There were 20 shillings to the £1 pre 1971.

The usual deceptively mild but ultra-efficient FBT shave on a pesky 3 day growth.

3 carefree passes nuked it. Lovely, faultless shave resulting in a SSF result

Always a pleasure.

I've 2 GTs about the same age. Really enjoy shaving with mine. Really nice score you've gotten there. Congrats.

 

[LJBraaten]

On this Vintage April Micromatic Monday I choose my 80 year old Gem Jr 1912 series. First, I honed the Gem PTFE blade on a 110 year old Stag Sharpener, then stropped it on a 100 year old TwinPlex. After addy my RIGS Shim, I got an excellent shave, barely stirred up yesterday’s cut. A 9.8 on shave 14 for the blade.

 

[Guido75]

Date	23.04.2024
366 daily shaves	114/366

Razor	Blade	Brush
Gillette NEW Flat Bottom	KCG China (4)	Zenith 502B XSE
Preshave	Soap	Postshave
Cold splash KCG Face Wash	Mike’s Natural Soaps Barbershop (96)	Cold splash Proraso Green Balm

Passes	WTG XTG ATG and touch up
Process Quality	Blade Sharpness
8/10 (Weepers)	6/10 (Razor sharp)
Effectiveness	Shave Comfort
9/10 (BBS)	6/10 (Harsh)

Notes:

Summary. Approaching marble on the cheeks today, but the journey was less stellar.

For extended shave notes click here.

Enjoy your shave!

 

[barn_iom]

23 April

Gem Micromatic OC • Gem SS PTFE
A&E Absinthe-Minded • Simpson M7 synthetic

Absolutely my favourite singledge razor! Very easy to use - find the angle and with a light touch just let the razor do the work. A close, comfortable, smooth shave.

 

[ajkel64]

Vintage April 23rd of April 2024.​

USA made Gillette NDC Gold Ball End Tech.

 

[Opolar]

Gillette Slim razor/Shark Platinum blade
Tabac aftershave and Tabac balm/Tabac tallow stick
Semogue Torga boar brush

 

[Lee Van Cleft]

Tuesday 23rd of Vintage April….

Gillette 109 SA (O date code) used on setting 7 and 5
7 OC yellow
SV Opuntia and Proraso pre shave
Omega Jade boar
These yellow pack Gillette blades are becoming my top choice, certainly work well in every vintage Gillette I’ve tried them in so far.
A super shave this morning.

 

[ChrisPL68]

 

[GBerry]

20240423

Razor: Gillette US Pre-war Fat Handle Tech (40)
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Pre-shave: Hot shower; Cereve Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush 26mm
Soap: Van der Hagen Luxury Scented
Aftershave: Cool water rinse; Nivea Sensitive Soothing Post Shave Balm

No nicks; No irritation; Very Close; Very smooth; Pleasant DFS++ shave; On target. The GSB is much smoother than the Astra SP.

Cheers!!!

 

[Wgg2017]

Up to setting 9 with the slim. Noticed quite a bit more blade feel than 7 and the shave wasn’t as smooth either. No irritation though. I’ll try 9 once more then go to the lower settings.

 

[Clouds]

Cross posted in Adjustable April 24 HERE​

 

[Spartan76]

23 April

Gem Micromatic OC • Gem SS PTFE
A&E Absinthe-Minded • Simpson M7 synthetic
View attachment 1834189
Absolutely my favourite singledge razor! Very easy to use - find the angle and with a light touch just let the razor do the work. A close, comfortable, smooth shave.

I like how you captured the reflection of your M7 in the head of the Micromatic.

 

[Phoenixkh]

I managed to find a 1953 Y2 President in absolutely pristine condition.... no replating needed. It's a bit more money than I have saved at the moment but the generous seller agreed to hold it for me until the funds are available. It wasn't listed on his site but he had it squirrelled away and is willing to sell it to me for a bargain price, give its condition....

That should complete my little Vintage razor collection... just sticking my toe in the creek, so to speak.

 

[Spartan76]

Razor - Flat Bottom Tech
Blade - Gillette Nacet (2)
Brush - Simpson Chubby 2 / Super
Soap - The Fat
After Shave - B&M Passiflora
After Shave Balm - Hada Labo Gokujun Premium
Fragrance - Stirling Executive Man EDT

I'm not sure about this reformulated MWF.
It may turn into a bath soap.​