Hannah's Dad
I Can See Better Than Bigfoot.
Tom and Peter — enjoy your rides, my friends!
King Gillette Weekend
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Gillette Popular with a new Derby Extra blade, proraso pre-shave cream and Taylor’s of Old Bond Street lavender shaving cream for an excellent shave
Criterion Gold DeLuxe / GSB (1)
Thomas, that’s just a stunning looker - how was the shave?
I cannot post this weeking in this thread as I used the Deluxe yesterday and today skipped shaving because I took a bike ride again, wonderful!
Super adjustable 109, birth year razor, with Derby Extra blade on its second use and Razorock lime burst shaving soap
How dare you not shave with a Gillette on the weekend!
The ND Criterion was a terrific shave. I used B&M Lavanille soap with the GSB. It was a smooth, but not entirely efficient shave. I am always a bit cautious when using an OC for the first time, so I suspect that had something to do with the lack of efficiency. The feel in the hand is nearly perfect for a smaller handled razor. Good weight and balance. I tend to prefer a razor with some heft, so this razor is to my liking. Having a couple of heavier modern razors, it is always interesting going back and forth from the vintage to the modern as far as weight and feel of the actual razor.
The ND DeLuxe Criterion will be around for a while. Not so sure about the Bulldog.
I suspect you are enjoying the Darwin Deluxe?
Dangit, Thomas - now I need to find a Criterion!
And yes, I am enjoying the Deluxe, use it maybe once every couple of weeks - but have to say I enjoy my Aristocrats more!
My H3 Slim, with a Nacet moved from the Fat-Boy.
Ha! I don't think the Criterion will be an upgrade over the Aristocrat, but then again, what is?
Great shave today.
RFB
GSB
Rooney 22mm Silvertip
Shannons Soap Black Majic
Lucky Old Man AS splash
RFB
GSB
Rooney 22mm Silvertip
Shannons Soap Black Majic
Lucky Old Man AS splash
Monday is my Saturday. Had a great shave with the Signature Single Ring today.
1941 Ranger Tech with a fresh Gillette Nacet blade and Taylor’s of Old Bond Street lavender shaving cream. Excellent results as always with this razor
1948 Aristocrat #16 / Nacet (1) This shave was sweeter than Yoo Hoo.
At my summerhouse this weekend and for once did not bring any special razors. So shaved yesterday with my trusted beat-up travel set, used the Tech baseplate. Hmmm maybe I am outgrowing my postwar US Tech plate (read: I am getting stiffer old man’s beard)? Just not as efficient. Think the RFB plate is up today - or maybe I even won’t shave, feel like slacking it today 
Silver tuckaway with Gillette Nacet on its second use and Wilkinson sword blue soap bowl
Gillette 4th generation Brit Aristocrat with Gillette Nacet. First time using the 4th generation Aristocrat. Mild, very smooth and the word that comes to mind is "effortless". It feels like it requires a different blade angle than the 1st and 3rd gen Crats that I own, which took a pass to get the feel. Great way to start my Saturday.
Hannah's Dad
I Can See Better Than Bigfoot.
Glad to hear it, Tom. Do you now possess all 4 Generations of British Crats?
