Brotherhood of the Open Comb

[Tanuki]

Hi,

Did someone say OC plus Slant?

Fasan Metal Top Cap

• KQY61
• Aug 27, 2015

With shot loaded Bar handle to balance the metal top cap

Fasan w/ Gold Fat Tech Handle

• KQY61
• Jan 13, 2014

Showing the degree of helix in a DoubleSlant. also, it looks better with the gold Fat Tech handle.

Fasan Red Dot Double Slants. Both with Gillette handles in place of their stock plastic ones.

Stan

Nice! I was admiring your Fasans back in OCtober. I have the PAA Fasan-inspired PBOCS. Fun razor, but not a daily driver for me. Haven’t had a chance to try a Fasan yet.

 

[KQY61]

Hi,

The PAA is a clone of the Fasan Single Slant, so I would expect a difference. One of these days, I ought to pick up a PAA and find out.

The one with the metal top cap is my daily driver. I have seven OCs, but rarely use any other. My grandfather's Old Type Thin Cap is my #2. I use it at least twice a month on the 1st and the 15th, which are my blade change days.

Stan

 

[Tanuki]

Hi,

The PAA is a clone of the Fasan Single Slant, so I would expect a difference. One of these days, I ought to pick up a PAA and find out.

The one with the metal top cap is my daily driver. I have seven OCs, but rarely use any other. My grandfather's Old Type Thin Cap is my #2. I use it at least twice a month on the 1st and the 15th, which are my blade change days.

Stan

My grandfather’s Old Type was my major player, in rotation with a Merkur 36 slant, for most of my adult life. I might have as many shaves with it as granddad did. I only recently found time to try the pleasure side of wet shaving, so I don’t really know much about vintage razors yet.

If you want to borrow the PBOCS, Stan, just PM me. I have some higher priority razors in my rotation right now. I’ll even sanitize it.

 

[nikonNUT]

Very nice DR. Yours appears to be a very nice example of of one.
I have Brad Sears Arley Protype (named after my twin brother)...Wonderful brushes indeed!
(Mine is pictured here)

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That is a GREAT looking brush and thank you kindly! The DR was a BIN on my Birthday last year! It does have one bent tooth (doesn't affect the shave and I was told not to try fix by Cap) but is crack free and seems to have almost all of the silver intact. It's a marvelous shaver!

Just trying to keep up with you, Mike!

 

[KQY61]

My grandfather’s Old Type was my major player, in rotation with a Merkur 36 slant, for most of my adult life. I might have as many shaves with it as granddad did. I only recently found time to try the pleasure side of wet shaving, so I don’t really know much about vintage razors yet.

If you want to borrow the PBOCS, Stan, just PM me. I have some higher priority razors in my rotation right now. I’ll even sanitize it.

Hi,

Wow! Very generous offer! I thank you, but I think I shall just order one pretty soon.

I have to say that my particular OT is the best when it comes to the shave. It tends to irritate, though. If it didn't, I would use it daily. The Fasan is 95% of the OT yet does not irritate. So, that is why it is my daily driver. None of the others do nearly as well.

Stan

 

[Tanuki]

SOTD

Razor: Gillette NEW LC - first shave for me *
Blade: Astra SP - broken in, time to flip it
Brush: Omega boar
Soap: BOSC Special Reserve X-Mas *
Splash: home brew Hop Hazel Husker, also first shave for it *

Careful DFS with the new to me vintage NEW Gillette. Saved another bottle from the recycling. I could get used to this ‘splash’ thing...

* = I wouldn’t be enjoying this part of my shave if it wasn’t for the people who make B&B great. With an attitude of gratitude, thanks!

 

[EL SOFA]

Fellow brothers of the Brotherhood of the Open Comb and Brotherhood of Shaving Crazies... I have completed first shave using open a Gillette "New". While it did not go as planned (weepers and gushers), I am not giving up. Someday I hope to within the Brotherhood BOTOC.

 

[EL SOFA]

This is what I'm working with fellas

 

[Tanuki]

This is what I'm working with fellas

I can see why you want to baby that set! Beautiful! My many decades of shaving with an Old Type and some recent practice with a Goodwill may have given me some advantage in the first shave with my 'new' NEW. Also, I started the NEW with a broken in blade. I'm sure you'll train yours quickly.

 

[nikonNUT]

Trying the scores from the flea market yesterday. I really like the ABC and the "Veg" is good stuff! Best $10.00 I've spent in a while!

 

[Invicta]

Great shave today with the Fatip Piccolo Special Edition, Astra SP #9; Mitchell's Wool Fat. Lijun 24mm knot badger brush; RSC balm to moisturise and a splash of TfOBS No. 74 Collection to finish.

 

[EL SOFA]

Thanks Tanuki! I was "reinacting" the shave, and I think I totally screwed up the angle on my neck area! WAY too vertical which is why I ended up digging too deep!! Next time I'll try more horizontal (handle butt end slightly higher). Sound right?

 

[EL SOFA]

Fellow Brothers within the Brotherhood of The Open Comb,
Unless there are no objections, I would like to seek approval to join the Brotherhood. As some of you may know, I am already committed (mandatory commitment) to BOSC. I trust this will not adversely affect my petition to this Brotherhood? For what it's worth, I am also a member of BWBOGPABB.

 

[bluesbishop]

Fellow Brothers within the Brotherhood of The Open Comb,
Unless there are no objections, I would like to seek approval to join the Brotherhood. As some of you may know, I am already committed (mandatory commitment) to BOSC. I trust this will not adversely affect my petition to this Brotherhood? For what it's worth, I am also a member of BWBOGPABB.

As the Original poster and Founder of the Brotherhood of the Open Comb, Welcome brother! And feel free to add BOTOC to your signature if you desire!

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[Tanuki]

Fellow Brothers within the Brotherhood of The Open Comb,
Unless there are no objections, I would like to seek approval to join the Brotherhood. As some of you may know, I am already committed (mandatory commitment) to BOSC. I trust this will not adversely affect my petition to this Brotherhood? For what it's worth, I am also a member of BWBOGPABB.

BWBOGPABB....???

Ya got me!

 

[Cal]

For what it's worth, I am also a member of BWBOGPABB.

BWBOGPABB....???

Ya got me!

Me too. My guess is that it's not a "real" abbreviation 'cos it ain't in the ShaveWiki Abbreviations.

 

[EL SOFA]

Fantastic!! Okay I will add BOTOC and call it official! Thanks.
I'll probably take out BWBOGPABB. I don't think it's real either anymore. Someone told me it meant Brother WITHIN Brotherhood Of Gold Plated And Bare Brass.

 

[nikonNUT]

Finally getting to give this set a try. THBs new dual lye base is stupid slick and the scent (mixed 1:1) is pretty nice!

 

[bluesbishop]

New razor day!!! Just received my Above the tie Atlas M2!

I purchased this razor based upon feedback from my twin brother who has had several razors from Stan, and gave him a shining review.

Upon opening my package, I was greated by nice packaging, as well as a pack of Astra blades included in the box. Overall presentation is very good. The razor has a nice heft, and an exceptional build quality. I LOVE the matte/satin finish of this model.

I loaded this with my "go to blade" a Supermax Blue Diamond. I used Fine Lavender shave soap loaded onto a PAA Starcraft brush and wow...

For their mildest offering I found this razor to be extremely efficient. For my face, I would not want a more aggressive razor. I had both great blade feel, as well as audible feedback. Within 2 passes, I attained a BBS shave.

I would highly recommend this razor for anyone who wants an exceptional razor, of a superior build quality, that is truly a razor worthy of passing onto your heirs.

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[JonnyBGood]

Just had my first shave with an open comb - a Merkur 15c - it was a lot milder razor than I was expecting but it gave a very smooth and close shave - looking forward to trying something a bit more efficient maybe