Open Comb DE Nirvana ~
Interestingly enough shaving with a SE razor led me to the best DE shaving experience yet. My Gem Open Comb Micromatic has been a fantastic razor providing me with consistently breathtaking shaves. It made me wonder, have I just been missing the boat concerning DE shaving, with my Superspeeds, Techs and Adjustables? To this point the only DE razor yielding decent shaves, as compared to my SE razors, has been the EJ 89DL.
So I couldn't help but wonder, would a vintage Gillette Open Comb provide the same sort of superior shave that the OC MM does? In a word, Yes. . . . . . Over the course of the last week I sought out a Gillette New Standard from a fellow B&B board member. It arrived yesterday. So this morning I loaded a new Crystal blade, whipped up some Arko lather and went to work. The shave was far better, closer, and smoother than any DE shave Ive ever had. Gasp. . . . It even exceeded the shave I get from my beloved EJ 89DL.
I still think that the SE shave trumps DE shaving. But if you are looking for the best that DE has to offer, one large step closer to shaving nirvana, dump the Adjustables, TTOs, safety bars. Find yourself a Gillette Old Style, or any one of the New variations. Experience what I have learned, that the best in wet shaving, whether it be SE, or DE, was perfected prior to World War II and it's been downhill ever since then in terms of razor technology.
DD
Interestingly enough shaving with a SE razor led me to the best DE shaving experience yet. My Gem Open Comb Micromatic has been a fantastic razor providing me with consistently breathtaking shaves. It made me wonder, have I just been missing the boat concerning DE shaving, with my Superspeeds, Techs and Adjustables? To this point the only DE razor yielding decent shaves, as compared to my SE razors, has been the EJ 89DL.
So I couldn't help but wonder, would a vintage Gillette Open Comb provide the same sort of superior shave that the OC MM does? In a word, Yes. . . . . . Over the course of the last week I sought out a Gillette New Standard from a fellow B&B board member. It arrived yesterday. So this morning I loaded a new Crystal blade, whipped up some Arko lather and went to work. The shave was far better, closer, and smoother than any DE shave Ive ever had. Gasp. . . . It even exceeded the shave I get from my beloved EJ 89DL.
I still think that the SE shave trumps DE shaving. But if you are looking for the best that DE has to offer, one large step closer to shaving nirvana, dump the Adjustables, TTOs, safety bars. Find yourself a Gillette Old Style, or any one of the New variations. Experience what I have learned, that the best in wet shaving, whether it be SE, or DE, was perfected prior to World War II and it's been downhill ever since then in terms of razor technology.
DD
