I snagged an Aristocrat Open-Comb this weekend...what you all think?

[retrolike]

So...I spent way to much $ this weekend on the bay. Below are one of razors I won. What do you all think? I've fallen in love with Open-Comb TTO's.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270971081651?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

[Krona Kruiser]

That's one of my favorites in my rotation. You will like it. It compliments the Senator and Sheraton. The English Aristocrats get a lot of the love but their American cousins are just as elegant.

 

[jgriest03]

Its one of my personal favorites, not overly aggressive and shaves pretty smooth but YMMV.

 

[woodfluter]

It's an outstanding razor, Retrolike. Great construction and heft. I was watching that, mostly for curiosity's sake since I have a 1934 example. Yours was made shortly thereafter I believe, having the little rivets and all the same details but coming in the leatherette box. You will love it!

 

[retrolike]

I'm wanting a silver british aristocrat...keeping my eyes open.

 

[Krona Kruiser]

I'm wanting a silver british aristocrat...keeping my eyes open.

.......keep you wallet open too.

 

[retrolike]

.......keep you wallet open too.

Why are they so much more?

 

[Krona Kruiser]

Why are they so much more?

Many factors: They're more difficult to find, "superior" English construction, it's claimed (including myself) that the English TTO OC's are the best of their kind, low-supply high-demand.
They are amazing razors to have.

 

[Sledgehammer39]

Sweet Score, enjoy many great shaves!

 

[72plymsatellite]

very nice. i need one to fill be recent buy of a 34 aristocrat case. such a great looking razor.

 

[bluesbishop]

.... I've fallen in love with Open-Comb TTO's.

Sounds like someone is ready to join the Brotherhood


That is a sweet razor!!! Im holding out for a British one.....may sell off most of my non open combs to fund it....

 

[ironfist]

Nice razor! I'd love to find an aristocrat but i don't want to spend so much on it (may be alright for some of you). Im hoping one day i go to my source and he has one, unknowing of what it is and i get a good deal hehehehe! It happened with my fatboy.