Raised Flat Bottom family reunion

[imatabor]

Don't think I'll shave with it

Glen take the Lady out for at least one dance.

 

[Hoka Hey]

Glen take the Lady out for at least one dance.

+1
Beautiful!

 

[Hobgoblin]

Glen take the Lady out for at least one dance.

You know I think you are right, a waltz my be in order

Glenn

 

[imatabor]

You know I think you are right, a waltz my be in order

Glenn

 

[Useless shaver]

I was away for the last 10 days and returned to find this Milady waiting for me .It is fairly uncommon to see one of these and I think it is my only gold RFB . Bonus with the shipper and it looks like the razor had never been used , I like these ribbons on the Gillette cases and this one is pristine . Don't think I'll shave with it but it makes a nice addition to my RFB collection View attachment 873917

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Glenn

Excellent, Glenn, simply excellent.

 

[zed117]

What blades do you prefer in your RFB? I currently have Nacets, GSB, and 7 o'clock yellows in the stash.

 

[Hoka Hey]

What blades do you prefer in your RFB? I currently have Nacets, GSB, and 7 o'clock yellows in the stash.

Nacet’s, Feathers and Kai are all great for me in an RFB

 

[Northstonehill]

As noted in the acqusition thread I am starting my RFB journey now with the below Rotbart. My only other RFB experience so far is my beloved Hybrid Tech

But I am smitten with the looks of these beauties, not least the Gillettes, and I hope my technique is so much improved that I can manage these...

So - I am really curious to understand more about the shaving differences and caracteristics between the various RFB’s, mainly the Rotbart vs. the #88 vs. the #44. Have been studying the threads I could find but am not so much wiser... Any pointers and personal experiences? Are there differences in their level of aggression?

Also - as regards the plating, it seems that they are silver handles and nickel heads? - Or are there differences there too?

Thanks for feeding my curiousty - as I stand on the cliff, about to let my RAD yet again push me over into the abyss

 

[Northstonehill]

I was away for the last 10 days and returned to find this Milady waiting for me .It is fairly uncommon to see one of these and I think it is my only gold RFB . Bonus with the shipper and it looks like the razor had never been used , I like these ribbons on the Gillette cases and this one is pristine . Don't think I'll shave with it but it makes a nice addition to my RFB collection View attachment 873917

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Glenn

Wow - very nice!

 

[imatabor]

as I stand on the cliff, about to let my RAD yet again push me over into the abyss

We are here to help!!

 

[Hoka Hey]

As noted in the acqusition thread I am starting my RFB journey now with the below Rotbart. My only other RFB experience so far is my beloved Hybrid Tech

But I am smitten with the looks of these beauties, not least the Gillettes, and I hope my technique is so much improved that I can manage these...

So - I am really curious to understand more about the shaving differences and caracteristics between the various RFB’s, mainly the Rotbart vs. the #88 vs. the #44. Have been studying the threads I could find but am not so much wiser... Any pointers and personal experiences? Are there differences in their level of aggression?

Also - as regards the plating, it seems that they are silver handles and nickel heads? - Or are there differences there too?

Thanks for feeding my curiousty - as I stand on the cliff, about to let my RAD yet again push me over into the abyss

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I don’t notice any great difference between the #44, #77, and #88. I have a slight preference for the #44, as I can use the head on heavier aftermarket handles. I’ve never used a Rotbart, so can’t help you there.

Face it, your going to end up with one of each anyway!

 

[Northstonehill]

We are here to help!!

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I don’t notice any great difference between the #44, #77, and #88. I have a slight preference for the #44, as I can use the head on heavier aftermarket handles. I’ve never used a Rotbart, so can’t help you there.

Face it, your going to end up with one of each anyway!

Thanks guys, wonderful enabling at its finest - Well, darn, ok then, let me get’em all!!

 

[romsitsa]

Hello,

Gillette RFBs are more efficient than a long comb NEW, the 77/88 being a tad better for added weight (imho).
Rotbart RFBs shave similar to Old types, have nothing in common with Gillette RFBs except the looks.

Adam

 

[tonich]

Rotbart RFBs shave similar to Old types, have nothing in common with Gillette RFBs except the looks.

Adam

I have the same observations - Rotbart is very close to OT.
NEW RFB is superior and adds better ballance along the weight.

What blades do you prefer in your RFB? I currently have Nacets, GSB, and 7 o'clock yellows in the stash.

All shoulld perfom excellent in NEW RFB.
It sounds you're all set.

 

[imatabor]

Hello,

Gillette RFBs are more efficient than a long comb NEW, the 77/88 being a tad better for added weight (imho).
Rotbart RFBs shave similar to Old types, have nothing in common with Gillette RFBs except the looks.

Adam

I have the same observations - Rotbart is very close to OT.
NEW RFB is superior and adds better ballance along the weight.

So glad to hear this. I no longer desire a Rotbart. Thank you.

 

[tonich]

Glad I can help.

 

[zed117]

I was away for the last 10 days and returned to find this Milady waiting for me .It is fairly uncommon to see one of these and I think it is my only gold RFB . Bonus with the shipper and it looks like the razor had never been used , I like these ribbons on the Gillette cases and this one is pristine . Don't think I'll shave with it but it makes a nice addition to my RFB collection View attachment 873917

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Glenn

Beautiful! That case is really nice.

 

[Hoka Hey]

So glad to hear this. I no longer desire a Rotbart. Thank you.

It’s Science!

 

[imatabor]

It’s Science!

 

[Hoka Hey]

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