Focus on Vintage DEs for 2 Weeks: 4/1 - 4/15

[never-stop-learning]

With the mid-priced DE comparison and recent new DE acquisitions, seems like I've been shaving with mostly new razors for some time.

Really like my vintage DEs so I figured I'd do a two week focus using only vintage DEs. Let's define 'vintage' as any DE razor manufactured 1966 or older.

Why only two weeks? Because I'll be lucky to keep my ShavingADD in check that long, much less for a full month.

Beginning on 4/1, I'll start posting my vintage DE shaves to this thread. If you would like to do so, please feel free to post your vintage shaves and comments.

Have fun and Happy Shaves.

 

[bdehne]

I will be watching this thread. Love my vintage Gillettes.

 

[never-stop-learning]

I will be watching this thread. Love my vintage Gillettes.

Outstanding! Please comment and post your vintage shaves.

 

[Beefdrippings]

This is gonna be good.

 

[flynshave]

Shaved with my pre-1950 ball-end Tech this morning. 7 O'Clock Sharpedge, Proraso Red. Honestly not my BEST shave ever because I didn't have enough time for my full pre-shave prep, and had to do a quickie 2-pass, but a DFS with no blood drawn and I went from waking up to out the door in 20 mins.

 

[guitarslinger]

Good idea! I will plan on trying this as well.

 

[Graydog]

I have to set aside a couple of days a week for My vintage Gillette razors or I can get stuck with picking up the same 3 razors , Wolfman or Timeless titanium.
I will be watching

 

[BradWorld]

Good idea. Maybe I will join in. I think I have a vintage or two laying around.

 

[Graydog]

I started today

 

[UrbanHound]

Looking forward to your reflections on some vintage razors. Will definitely follow this thread.

 

[Stuart Ganis]

Gillette Gold Tech / Ladas blade

8/19/1942

 

[BradWorld]

Gillette Gold Tech / Ladas blade
8/19/1942

Doesn’t look like a Tech. More like an Aristocrat. Am I missing something in that photo?

 

[Stuart Ganis]

Doesn’t look like a Tech. More like an Aristocrat. Am I missing something in that photo?

Word predictions, plus didn't get much rest last night with the storms, can't make up any more excuses.

8/19/1942

 

[never-stop-learning]

Decided to also start Vintage April early.

Sunday 20210328
Vintage April
Razor: Gillette Tech/NEW Hybrid (England) (Charcoal Goods Copper Dimpled Handle)
Blade: Kai (3)
Brush: Kent Infinity Plus
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Musgo Real Classic
Moisturizer: Nivea Post Shave Balm + Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Stetson Original AS
Fragrance: Stetson Original Cologne

Kicking off Vintage April in style with the English Gillette Tech/NEW Hybrid paired with a Charcoal Goods Copper Dimpled Handle and Kai blade. Smooth, effective and elegant.

Outstanding shave!

 

[Stuart Ganis]

Gillette Flare Tip (black handle) / Ladas blade

8/19/1942

 

[never-stop-learning]

Gillette Flare Tip (black handle) / Ladas blade

8/19/1942

Very nice.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Monday 20210329
Vintage April

The Hardware:

Razor: Stahly (Signature Shaving SSC39 Handle)
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (4)
Brush: TurnNShave Handle (TNS 25mm Quartermoon Knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

The Software:

Lather: Martin de Candre Nature
Moisturizer: Nivea Post Shave Balm + Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: RazoRock Zi' Peppino

The Stahly is a very interesting razor. I use it without the heavy vibrator handle. Medium efficient. Medium+ blade feel. Paired with the Wizamet, the Stahly is not quite as smooth as my Top Tier Techs. Next time I shave with the Stahly, I'll use a Silver Star or a Perma-Sharp. Overall, the Stahly is an enjoyable vintage razor.

Very nice shave!

 

[Stuart Ganis]

Gillette Gold Tech / Ladas blade

8/19/1942

 

[Graydog]

C-3 Vintage Gillette Red Tip (birth year 1957) always remember why I keep her after I use her again

 

[Benzadmiral]

Shaved with my pre-1950 ball-end Tech this morning. 7 O'Clock Sharpedge, Proraso Red. Honestly not my BEST shave ever because I didn't have enough time for my full pre-shave prep, and had to do a quickie 2-pass, but a DFS with no blood drawn and I went from waking up to out the door in 20 mins.

This morning with a 24-hour beard, I armed myself with my chronologically oldest pipe, the 1930s Gillette NEW Short Comb. Blade, a Personna Red with 3 shaves on it. Most excellent.