Todays shave with my new PBOCS
PBB (Phoenix Bakelite Brotherhood) for Phoenix Bakelite Open Comb Slant lovers
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Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
I'm with your wife. Terrible smell. I shoulda bought Laundry.
Glad to assist with the bay rum, sir.
Happy shaves,
Jim
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Welcome to the PBB Pete!
Regarding your signature just bear in mind that PBOCS is the razor, whereas PBB is the brotherhood.
Through the generosity of a fellow B&B member, I scored a BOCS in the discontinued white that I missed so much! I've had such a continuously rocky history with blade shaving, even after several years with DEs and good prep, that lately I've been using a Braun Electric or Philips oneblade and just being happy with SAS. Today I loaded up a fresh Astra sp in the BOCS and lathered up with the new Gillette pure shave cream and my RR Bruce 22mm synth then dove in for a cold water shower shave (yes I take cold showers). Fully expecting irritation based off my history, I did just a single WTG pass then rinsed off, finished my shower, and dried up. From here I noticed I was left with an absolutely irritation free shave that was smooth in 2-3 of the 4 directions... From one pass. DFS, CCS, whichever is closer, I dont remember right now lol. I immediately remembered why I loved and missed this razor. My new thoughts on how close a shave I pursue works very well with this razor and with further experimentation could be the razor that saves blade shaving for me. I finished up with some Dickinson's deep cleansing astringent witch hazel and couldn't be happier. This is a great aftershave by the way. Simple witch hazel base with a very small amount of alcohol, menthol, eucalyptus, and camphor. The scent is clean and almost non-existent with non of the bacon/hot dog water scent associated with plain witch hazel. It's only around $7 for a 16oz/473ml bottle at my CVS and usually BOGO50.
With all that said, pics or it never happened:
With all that said, pics or it never happened:
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Very nice @slybrewguy, that reminds me I need to find a white one and an ox blood to round out my collection of this fantastic razor.
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
It has a name...
Storm Trooper.
Storm Trooper.
My black OC slant has been getting a lot of use lately. Been weeks since I've picked up any other razor (but I don't shave regularly). This razor just shaves really well. It's efficient and more comfortable than my straight bar razors. I can actually get comfortable shaves with this doing no prep, which appeals to me because I'm lazy and don't want to needlessly lengthen the time it takes me to shave. It's because the razor slices through so comfortably that it doesn't feel aggressive. This razor is surprisingly good, I have nicer razors going unused because this slant is just that good (I got the Rockwell Adjustable T a few weeks ago). PAA OC Slant gives effortless BBS.
I hear Fatip has a slant razor in production, and as a fan of both slants and Fatip razors, I'm excited to see that razor get a release.
I hear Fatip has a slant razor in production, and as a fan of both slants and Fatip razors, I'm excited to see that razor get a release.
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Looks like the fatip slant at least partially took over here 
Looks like the fatip slant at least partially took over here
I think it's more so that you can't find the paa bocs ANYWHERE lol. Especially the white one. I was looking for over a year, basically gave up, then someone reached out and offered me one and I stupidly turned it down. It was gone hours later.
Unobtainium nowadays sadly.
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You could always ask [email protected] if there's any chance of another run... particularly of the Storm Trooper:
and let us know their answer.
I know I’m late to this party but @Cal invited me. I looked for a PBOCS for several weeks and finally swapped a JAWS plate for one.
My first experience was great. I took my time and got a great shave. It is VERY efficient.
Second shave I was hurried and should have used the FOCS instead but ...
I ended up VERY irritated, especially my neck.
I let it heal a couple of days before resuming with the FOCS.
I will continue to use the PAA when I can give it my undivided time but it does not suffer fools and you cannot set it to autopilot like the FOCS.
My first experience was great. I took my time and got a great shave. It is VERY efficient.
Second shave I was hurried and should have used the FOCS instead but ...
I ended up VERY irritated, especially my neck.
I let it heal a couple of days before resuming with the FOCS.
I will continue to use the PAA when I can give it my undivided time but it does not suffer fools and you cannot set it to autopilot like the FOCS.
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This one was tough to pass by.... But my cheapness won out in the end.
I bought the “Blue”. I briefly had a slant and and thought it was great razor but decided to stick with straight razors. It hasn’t arrived yet but I expect it in a few days. It’s been quite awhile since I’ve used a de. I guess I got a thing about slants.
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PBB SOTD
Brush: Simpson Wee Scot 13/39
Cream: LEA Mentolada
Razor: PBOCS [Phoenix Bakelite Open Comb Slant]
Blade: Gillette 7o'clock Black (9)
ASL: Osage Rub
A superb shave.
For Slantember, I only got four slant shaves in at the eleventh hour, but I've enjoyed them all. Thank you, Jim (@Chan Eil Whiskers), for hosting the great Slantember thread, much appreciated.
Happy shaves guys.
Brush: Simpson Wee Scot 13/39
Cream: LEA Mentolada
Razor: PBOCS [Phoenix Bakelite Open Comb Slant]
Blade: Gillette 7o'clock Black (9)
ASL: Osage Rub
A superb shave.
For Slantember, I only got four slant shaves in at the eleventh hour, but I've enjoyed them all. Thank you, Jim (@Chan Eil Whiskers), for hosting the great Slantember thread, much appreciated.
Happy shaves guys.
Hello PBOCS lovers, I have a question:
Is the Phoenix Bakelite Open Comb Slant (PBOCS),
the same razor as what is now sold as
the Phoenix Filament Open Comb Double Slant Razor ...?
see
www.razoremporium.com
If not, what is the difference between the two razors..?
Is the Phoenix Bakelite Open Comb Slant (PBOCS),
the same razor as what is now sold as
the Phoenix Filament Open Comb Double Slant Razor ...?
see
Phoenix Artisan Acc. Filament Open Comb Double Slant Razor
The Filament DE Safety Razor is other worldly shaving tech, with a clear body and solid brass fittings and is a descendant of the well-loved vintage "FASAN Ghost".
www.razoremporium.com
If not, what is the difference between the two razors..?
