Great write-up!
I'm curious what about the OC Era you didn't like compared to the SB?
I'm curious what about the OC Era you didn't like compared to the SB?
This may be total user error with my technique, just personal preference, or more likely both as this was my first time using an opencomb. While I could maybe identify a bit more blade feel, it felt less "even" on my face. As in, I had a harder time feeling like I had the full razor at a cutting angle at any given time. I did like how it kept more lather around. But once I switched over to the 5 plate for the other side of my face, I felt like I was getting much better coverage as I made my way through the pass, and once I compared afterward it felt like a better shave. Maybe in a couple months I'll make my way back to open combs, but for now I'm pretty content to stick to straight (or my favorite, scalloped) bars while I keep improving techniqueGreat write-up!
I'm curious what about the OC Era you didn't like compared to the SB?
Very unique! Nickel and gold? Looks sharp and definitely one of a kind!Progress on the Era front: I've had great shaves this week alternating between both the 5 plate and the 4 plate. I genuinely like them both, but I'd prefer to only keep one. I'll be leaving town for another weekend trip, so I'm thinking I'll come back with two days growth see how well the 4 plate handles it. If it does well, I think it might hit the perfect "sweet spot," and I'' return the 5.
In other news: I got my Gillette Slim back from our friend Chris over at Back Roads Gold. Feast your eyes, but shield your RAD, as it might be enough to make anyone want to stock up on a replated vintage or two!
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The razor has a date code from my parents' birth year. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. If you need replating done, you can't go wrong with Back Roads Gold. I wasn't particularly hot or cold on the shave I had with it before getting it replated, but now that I have a few more (read: several dozen) blades at my disposal, I think I'll give it a go with a feather or the wider kai blade on a more aggressive setting and see what I can do with it. Regardless, I think it's a gem to keep in the den for nothing more than the aesthetically pleasing history!