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

[JackJ]

Rating: 4.5 / 5

Razor: Gillette Tech — England, not sure of date
Blade: Persona Med Prep
Brush: Semogue 610
Lather: Theophile Berthon
Aftershave: Pitralon Classic

 

[BradWorld]

Sticking with my theme of vintage razors from across the ocean, today’s victim is the 1050’s #66 British Aristocrat. Take the best Super Speed and make it smoother and more efficient, and this is what you get. Plus the rhodium finish and barber pole handle look like a million bucks! Super easy, pleasurable DFS+ shave. Used a vintage Polish Wizamet Irridium Super blade with over a dozen shaves in it. I lost count long ago on this one. Started and finished with some Samhain. Excellent way to start the day!

 

[Mlee]

I forgot to post this last night, better late than never I guess.

I normally don't shave every day but I want to get in as many razors as I can over the next 2 weeks. I'll probably go back to my Straights after that.

Since I don't shave every day, I wanted a razor that gave me a smooth, less aggressive shave. So I brought out my Coles Slant and wasn't disappointed. It's so smooth that I had to make sure I didn't forget to put a blade in it. The efficiency of this razor was also not a disappointment. It's been 12 hours and I still have a hard time feeling any stubble.

The Coles N.Y. is a rebranded Merkur 37c. I also have a Pomco Chicago that is just like it. Merkur also made Lunawerk and Hoffritz. They're just like the modern 37c except they're silver plated and in my opinion, better made.

 

[Vraad]

I was on vacation but I did happen to take a 1966 slim third quarter coming in 3-6 months under the wire

 

[guitarslinger]

 

[Stuart Ganis]

Gillette Fatboy / Gillette Stainless

8/19/1942

 

[SgtCrppls]

Sticking with my theme of vintage razors from across the ocean, today’s victim is the 1050’s #66 British Aristocrat. Take the best Super Speed and make it smoother and more efficient, and this is what you get. Plus the rhodium finish and barber pole handle look like a million bucks! Super easy, pleasurable DFS+ shave. Used a vintage Polish Wizamet Irridium Super blade with over a dozen shaves in it. I lost count long ago on this one. Started and finished with some Samhain. Excellent way to start the day!

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Great looking brush

 

[BradWorld]

Great looking brush

I know, right.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Friday 20210402
Vintage April
Razor: Gillette Red Tip Super Speed (England)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (1)
Brush: Rooney Butterscotch Badger
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: WSP Rustic Tobacco
Moisturizer: Nivea Post Shave Balm + Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Fragrance: Canoe

The Gillette English Red Tip Super Speed is an iconic TTO razor that is "too cool for school". Shaves instinctively. Seems to be a bit more efficient than the USA version. Very comfortable to use. As you can probably tell, I really like the English Red Tip

Excellent shave!

 

[nicked78]

Shave #177 overall [+] "Vintage April" [+] Night shave [+] Cold water

Tonight I switched a different variable from my FFfMM setup: the blade. I remember liking German Wilkinson Sword blades. I found it to be a little easier to shave with than the Nacets. I enjoyed going back to the New SC, which has obviously become pretty familiar. Three full passes and plenty of touchups later, I had a few weepers for sure, and unfortunately still left the sides of my mustache area rough when felt ATG. Kinda drives me crazy! I may need to use a steeper angle there.

During the day today, it was obvious that last night's shave with the Tech wasn't as long-lasting as my better shaves with the New.

Tomorrow, the soap variable gets changed. Back to Tabac! And a new Nacet goes in the razor for the sake of comparison. After that, the Fixed Four and its follow up tests are completely done.

 

[MarkP]

Saturday's shave

B&M Le Grand Chypre
Simpson Colonel
Gillette Tech No.77 set
Personna Platinum
SV Cubebe splash

I've used a different old Gillette each day this week & I'm surprised how well they've all shaved, even the mildest ones. A bbs result from the Tech in three passes and onto the New tomorrow.

 

[BradWorld]

I’m staying in the British Isles once more for today. This time going back to the 1930’s with this 7 O’Clock Flat Bottom NEW with its original 7 O’Clock branded Bakelite case. Paired with a vintage Wizamet blade from across the way in Poland, the Flat Bottom NEW offers a super smooth shave that’s a bit more aggressive and efficient than a British Tech from the same period. Plus these vintage Brit open comb razors look so spiffy. I broke out a virgin block of Mogno from Portugal to provide the lather. And to wrap it up, I came back home to the USA and applied a healthy splash of Clubman for that old school barbershop scent that will linger until lunchtime. A great way to start the day.

 

[JAHE]

1962 Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip

 

[nicked78]

Plus these vintage Brit open comb razors look so spiffy.

You guys have some pretty awesome vintage stuff. I had a feeling this would be a good thread to follow. I'd only seen the 7 O'Clock branding on blades so far.

I've used a different old Gillette each day this week & I'm surprised how well they've all shaved, even the mildest ones. A bbs result from the Tech in three passes and onto the New tomorrow.

I look forward to your comparison. Shaving with the New SC all throughout March gave me a real appreciation for it. Although the postwar Tech feels remarkably similar, the New seems to offer a wider range of shaving angles to me.

 

[Stuart Ganis]

Gillette Flare Tip (black handle) /Ladas blade

8/19/1942

 

[Mlee]

Yet another one of my favorites. If I want a very close shave, this is it! A Barbasol FH, made in 1933 if I remember correctly.

 

[MarkP]

You guys have some pretty awesome vintage stuff. I had a feeling this would be a good thread to follow. I'd only seen the 7 O'Clock branding on blades so far.



I look forward to your comparison. Shaving with the New SC all throughout March gave me a real appreciation for it. Although the postwar Tech feels remarkably similar, the New seems to offer a wider range of shaving angles to me.

So far the Diplomat has given the best and longest lasting result, followed by the Aristocrat and then the Tech...

 

[never-stop-learning]

Yet another one of my favorites. If I want a very close shave, this is it! A Barbasol FH, made in 1933 if I remember correctly.

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Love this razor.

Mine is on tap later next week.

 

[never-stop-learning]

I’m staying in the British Isles once more for today. This time going back to the 1930’s with this 7 O’Clock Flat Bottom NEW with its original 7 O’Clock branded Bakelite case. Paired with a vintage Wizamet blade from across the way in Poland, the Flat Bottom NEW offers a super smooth shave that’s a bit more aggressive and efficient than a British Tech from the same period. Plus these vintage Brit open comb razors look so spiffy. I broke out a virgin block of Mogno from Portugal to provide the lather. And to wrap it up, I came back home to the USA and applied a healthy splash of Clubman for that old school barbershop scent that will linger until lunchtime. A great way to start the day.

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Beautiful kit!

 

[Mlee]

Love this razor.

Mine is on tap later next week.

Thanks. I'll be watching for it.

I also have a non floating head, BIG difference.