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Discussion Thread for Gillette Bulldog Review
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Nice review, Dave.
Here is the Bulldog that is in my rotation. It is a 1920.
One thing I would suggest, especially if you are used to using an aggressive razor like a Red Tip or a Fatboy opened a bit, is to adjust the Bulldog slightly. They were designed as an adjustable. If you loosen it just a bit it will lift the blade ever so slightly and may give you a more easily effective shave. Be careful and treat it with respect and see how it works for you in this manner.
Here is the Bulldog that is in my rotation. It is a 1920.
One thing I would suggest, especially if you are used to using an aggressive razor like a Red Tip or a Fatboy opened a bit, is to adjust the Bulldog slightly. They were designed as an adjustable. If you loosen it just a bit it will lift the blade ever so slightly and may give you a more easily effective shave. Be careful and treat it with respect and see how it works for you in this manner.
none for me unless its an officers set 
I have a 1921 in my rotation. Been mostly straight shaving for the past month and haven't revisited it in a while. May have to try to get around to it again.
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Very nice review Dave, I have to get me on or three of these beauties...
Seriously. I really enjoy using my Bulldogs. They are a bit aggressive but the shave super smooth and comfortable. These are keepers. I will always have one of these in my rotation.
Ray, I'll make you an offer you can't refuse on a real nice bulldog. Practically free.
Guido, Nice pics. I did play around a little bit with varied torque to change the blade angle a bit. I found I liked it best when it was fairly tight - but I didn't really work this extensively to be definitive.
You guys who have a Bulldog as well as an Old Type Big Fellow, how do they compare? I have a BF that sees occasional use, but that barber-pole knurling is very nice!
I love the spiral knurling on those 
. This is to me what a razor should be in terms of looks. If I could get one with a bronze end to it (think of the tip on the red-tip Super Speeds) I'd be really happy.
. This is to me what a razor should be in terms of looks. If I could get one with a bronze end to it (think of the tip on the red-tip Super Speeds) I'd be really happy.
Looks like the knurling on the british aristocrats if im correct, lovely razors.
Just picked a 1914 Bulldog and am expecting it in the mail. Question, How do you polish these? I have an ultrasonic cleaner, Blitz, Barkeeps Friend, Borax, NevrDull, and Maaz. It seems the knurling might make it problematic with a polishing cloth. What do you suggest? Sorry if I'm not in the right thread in advance.
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Baking soda, boiling water, glass bowl and aluminum foil.
Got it. Thanks and hope it turns out well.
Nice Review, I was Fortunate to get My Hands on a Silver and Gold Set with canisters and blade holder's, The Silver Set Has The Mirror, I imagine the gold set Never bought a Mirrior, Who Shaves with a Gold Mirror? Plus Ive Never Seen One ?
I Also was able to get My Hands on a Single Silver and Gold Bulldog Razor's as well, For a Total for 4 Bull Dogs
And to My Surprise none of them Have a Crack, From what my eyes can see.
Here is a Link to a Silver Bulldog i Restored a While Back. http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...ble?highlight=
I Also was able to get My Hands on a Single Silver and Gold Bulldog Razor's as well, For a Total for 4 Bull Dogs
And to My Surprise none of them Have a Crack, From what my eyes can see. Here is a Link to a Silver Bulldog i Restored a While Back. http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...ble?highlight=
I want a bulldog now tooo! They sure do look pretty. I've eyeballed a few on the bay, but most seem to be too far out of my price range. This thread makes me want to pay a bit more attention tho lol.
