I should receive it by Wednesday, at least this is what’s being reported. Take care!Looking forward to pictures and review!
Guido
I should receive it by Wednesday, at least this is what’s being reported. Take care!Looking forward to pictures and review!
Guido
Excellent, Butch. The straights will find a new home as well no doubt. And a new RazoRock on the way - that is too vague for us . Name and number sir! Deliver us from temptation! I am going to guess a Lupo .95 open comb given your other preferences, but maybe I am wrong.
A lot is well on this side of the globe. Enjoying final stretches of holiday before heading back to work. And what better way to do that then with B&B and a new razor!
Cheers,
Guido
I'm guessing... if I end up down that DE rabbit hole, the RR Lupo .95OC would be my next razor. If I ordered one, it would probably beat the FBT here in the mail. <Eg>Guido…Your guess is totally correct!!!
I'm guessing... if I end up down that DE rabbit hole, the RR Lupo .95OC would be my next razor. If I ordered one, it would probably beat the FBT here in the mail. <Eg>
The eBay seller told me they had a holiday weekend in Canada and their US shipper should get it to the PO sometime tomorrow. It will be nice to see the tracking show some movement.
I have looked around for "your" RFB Tech razor... I might be looking in the wrong places but I checked the US and UK eBay... none to be found. I'm hoping I like the regular FBT enough so it quiets my interest. <eg>
I'm going to hold off on any new or vintage razor until I get the Flat Bottom Tech. I'm really looking forward to it. I don't think mine is in mint condition like yours, but if that is the case, I'll get it replated at Back Roads Gold. In the photos, the handle looks a bit worn, like the original plating has worn off. As I've already mentioned, I'll shave with for a while first.Good things come to those who wait Kim @Phoenixkh - this just build the anticipation for the great razor you are about to receive and shave with.
Razorock razors are still a bit out of my league - that cost twice as much here than in the US and then shipping and customs. I could get a scratch & dent Timeless for that type of cash.
The EFBT will be awesome!
Guido
I see. Postal arrivals before a deadline are always annoying to me. I hope you are performing the dental work? Or undergoing?I'm going to hold off on any new or vintage razor until I get the Flat Bottom Tech. I'm really looking forward to it. I don't think mine is in mint condition like yours, but if that is the case, I'll get it replated at Back Roads Gold. In the photos, the handle looks a bit worn, like the original plating has worn off. As I've already mentioned, I'll shave with for a while first.
We only have three weeks before we leave for some dental work in Bali. That's one reason I'm so anxious to get it. I could always take it with me but they are so hard to find at the moment, I'd rather take one of my Claymore Evolutions because I know it could be replaced easily... and I have three of them. We'll be there for a month. I'll have my laptop with me so I can still participate in Single Edge September. SEptember.
Date | 02.08.2022 Tech Tuesday |
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Main Focus: | 2/31 Days in GRUME (6.4% competed and easily still in) 211/214 in 365 days of shaving (98%) |
Other: | High Efficiency Razors Summer Steep Angle Shaving Alliance All Aventus August |
Prep: | Cold splash Proraso Green preshave |
Cream: | The Alpha Men 2.0 |
Aftershave: | Floïd The Genuine |
Balm: | Executive Man |
Bowl: | Proraso tub / Face lather |
Brush: | Omega Super Badger |
Passes: | WTG (NE-SW) XTG (W-E) slanted ATG (S-N) |
Razor: | English Flat Bottom Tech |
Blade: | Shark Super Chrome (11) - retired |
Rating: | 9/10 SAS/CCS/DFS/BBS |
What is my "RFB Tech" razor please, Kim?I have looked around for "your" RFB Tech razor...
Is your competing razor to your top Flat Bottom Tech the Raised Flat Bottom Tech? Or did I get something wrong again?What is my "RFB Tech" razor please, Kim?
No. My NEW RFB isn't a Tech.Is your competing razor to your top Flat Bottom Tech the Raised Flat Bottom Tech?
As per the pic in post #2718, you'll see quite clearly that it's an Open Comb:Post #2718?
OK... I'm not that bright. I just assumed it was another Tech.. I knew it was Raised Flat Bottom... I assumed it was also a Tech. I really have no idea what I'm talking about, in case you missed it. <eg>No. My NEW RFB isn't a Tech.
As per the pic in post #2718, you'll see quite clearly that it's an Open Comb:
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BUT...
talking about RFB Techs... there was only one model ever made (the Gillette Hybrid Tech)... behold the unicorn:
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^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ The baseplates tell the story. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
I've only ever seen one on eBay. That was fairly recent, and if memory serves me correctly it went for more than $400.
I actually have one! It's a very nice smooth shaver (but IMO it's nowhere near as good as the FBT):
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Excellent Kim. David also mentioned Personna Red as a good combo for the Tech. I am eyeing those (but in GRUME at the moment). The KCG is one of my favourite blades.Guido,
I'm so happy you love your FBT. As you know, I'll only be a few days behind you. The first set of blades showed up today, the King C. Gillette's. Cal loves them so I ordered them first hmmmm could have been second. I have some Kai blades as per David's recommendation en route and some Wizamet blades on the way because Jim @Chan Eil Whiskers loves them in all his DE razors.
This is going to be a fun experiment.
Thanks Thom. Simple straightforward movement with a saw is about my level of being Bob the Builder!The Tech’s new home looks excellent. Great work, @Guido75 !
Saturday is the projected arrival date. It did leave Seattle... so across the country to Florida. Almost a perfect diagonal.Excellent Kim. David also mentioned Personna Red as a good combo for the Tech. I am eyeing those (but in GRUME at the moment). The KCG is one of my favourite blades.
I really really hope the FBT is very near to your house!
Guido