It has a very floral scent, not overpowering. I like it a lot, it pairs very well with the Veg.Plague Doctor!?! That is wild. What's the scent like?
It has a very floral scent, not overpowering. I like it a lot, it pairs very well with the Veg.Plague Doctor!?! That is wild. What's the scent like?
Very nice scores! Nothing better than a nice Long Comb!View attachment 804651Got these a week ago. Cleaned and disinfected and already shaved with them both. Very happy with them!
I didn't have one either... till today! A long distance PIF from @Komboloi.I don't have one.
Nice one Cal, congrats!I didn't have one either... till today! A long distance PIF from @Komboloi.
Today's shave with my new NEW LC:
View attachment 804956
Razor: Gillette NEW Long Comb
Blade: Silver Star (10)
Brush: Omega 40033
Soap: Proraso Red tub
And a 20mm wide shim to stiffen the blade up. An excellent shave.
I didn't have one either... till today! A long distance PIF from @Komboloi.
Today's shave with my new NEW LC:
View attachment 804956
Razor: Gillette NEW Long Comb
Blade: Silver Star (10)
Brush: Omega 40033
Soap: Proraso Red tub
And a 20mm wide shim to stiffen the blade up. An excellent shave.
I didn't try it without the shim. Going by the difference a shim made to my R41 I didn't even consider using it without.Was it bad without the shim?
I didn't try it without the shim. Going by the difference a shim made to my R41 I didn't even consider using it without.
I didn't try it without the shim. Going by the difference a shim made to my R41 I didn't even consider using it without.
Definitely at least give it a try without the shim. Put a Feather in there, and see what happens. You might like it!
Agreed the R41 has a little less curvature, and a much poorer design.The R41 doesn't curve the blade very much (bad design) so the blade isn't under much tension, and the blade edge sticks out more than down towards the comb. Begging for chatter and rough shaves. The New is much better on these points, and deserves a chance to prove itself. I wouldn't use a razor that required a shim.
Definitely at least give it a try without the shim. Put a Feather in there, and see what happens. You might like it!
I'll do a week with it shimmed, then try it without and report back.Kai may be a better choice, it's a stiffer blade.
Agreed the R41 has a little less curvature, and a much poorer design.
Here's pics of both with the same blade and shim in for comparison:
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I'll do a week with it shimmed, then try it without and report back.
My views on using shimmed razors are much the same as yours Toby. It was only after reading some of @rabidus' posts that I tried one in my R41 and the difference was like night and day.
Since January 1st, I've been on a "one blade at a time" regimen (doing my best to keep things simple [here at B&B]). So I'll be sticking to my current lovely Silver Star (unless I decide to change it of course). In my current experience Silver Stars are just as sharp as Feathers, and a lot smoother on the first shave or two.
I just recently ditched a Kai (after 35 shaves). It had plenty more life in it. But, although perfectly good, it was the most boring blade I've ever used. There was absolutely no blade feel at all, perfect for the comfortably numb shaver, but that ain't me.
Well, as ever, that's probably TMI. But there you have it.