Mild and overrated. Very pretty though.
LOL. Yes Brother Ken...I sure did! And thank you for providing me with this excellent addition to my small but growing collection. She's a real beauty! And you were very generous to part with it for what I'm going to call a brotherly price. Thanks, man, for the sweet Aristocrat!Hmmm....someone just found a great deal on this one
LOL. Yes Brother Ken...I sure did! And thank you for providing me with this excellent addition to my small but growing collection. She's a real beauty! And you were very generous to part with it for what I'm going to call a brotherly price. Thanks, man, for the sweet Aristocrat!
I think generosity runs in your family!Very nice, he told me that he had sold it to you. Although Ken is an is an ugly fat guy (we are identical twins), I think gave you a great deal (he made me swear in front of Ralph never to reveal the price).
Congrats on nice score.
your case comes with Dispenser. The set for your razor comes with the brass open bladeholder
Yes, in a world of "dog eat dog" this is very refreshing. As we return to old traditional shaving of our grandfathers, I think we also return to a older way of being...when men were gentlemen and acted as brothers, not competitors.Wow; I'm repeatedly blown away by the acts of generosity one sees around here.
Yes, in a world of "dog eat dog" this is very refreshing. As we return to old traditional shaving of our grandfathers, I think we also return to a older way of being...when men were gentlemen and acted as brothers, not competitors.
Yes, in a world of "dog eat dog" this is very refreshing. As we return to old traditional shaving of our grandfathers, I think we also return to a older way of being...when men were gentlemen and acted as brothers, not competitors.
Thanks for the post my friend. I am getting, more and more, the finesse part of shaving, which is so important in finding that sweet spot.Well put!
I frequent this forum, and another (Fedora Lounge) not solely because of common interest, but also because nearly everyone on these premises treats one another with the same courtesy and consideration that would apply in face-to-face interactions. Which is how it should be.
But back to the topic...there's all kinds of reports about particular razors being mild or aggressive, with some median or modal responses that are probably useful guides, but I suspect it's hard to sort that out absent the missing ingredient, which is how you use it. Which can vary a good deal.
I use a more low-angle approach, and I only have one Aristocrat, an open-comb 1934 model. Overall, for me it's very similar in effectiveness to the 1947 Super Speeds I have, and the 1946 Milord, and identical to the Senator (think that's the exact same head in nickel) -- but the extra heft and the experience of shaving with something so beautiful make it special. It's one of my very favorite razors. I don't think you can eliminate the aesthetic aspects. The Aristocrats just look and feel so cool.
Hope you enjoy yours Retturn2Blades - it looks superb and the generosity of another member adds to its value.
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I think there's this hard to define sweet spot for each razor. Having to do with how you hold it, the angle you use, how much pressure you apply, how careful you are about all that, plus probably some other things I'm not aware of. (Leaving out what blades you use!)
But when you find that spot, I really believe you can get good shaves with almost any decent razor. A lot of the differences in reports of "mildness" etc may have to do with willingness to adapt technique.
Hi guys i have a aristocrat coul someone help me as to what year and model please , regards PaulView attachment 238699View attachment 238700View attachment 238701
I don't think it's overrated at all. I absolutely love the aristocrat. One of my favorite razors.Mild and overrated. Very pretty though.