For today’s Vintage April shave I choose my best SE, my repaired Gem Junior (1912 Series). Judging by the Bakelite handle this was probably manufactured in the 1939s. The Badger brush I use most of the time sports an Ever Ready 200 handle. My Gem blade (shave 12) was freshly stropped on my SE Twinplex and gave me a very good shave! A 9.6.
Vintage April, 2024
- Thread starter Guido75
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Vintage April 03rf of April 2024.
English Gillette Flat Bottom Tech.
3 April
Fasan Doppelschräger • Polsilver Super Iridium
B&M Spice soap • Yaqi Mysterious Space brush
The all-metal long screw version of the legendary Fasan. One of my lesser used razors this morning and the only question I have post-shave is... why? Why don't I use this more often?
It requires a very light touch, you really need to let the razor do the work here. Compared to the plastic Fasans it is phenomenally efficient, gliding effortlessly to remove every last trace of stubble with minimal effort. If there's a criticism it's that it's slightly awkward to use accurately around the nose, but this is a very minor quibble. To my great surprise, my most enjoyable shave of the month so far!
Fasan Doppelschräger • Polsilver Super Iridium
B&M Spice soap • Yaqi Mysterious Space brush
The all-metal long screw version of the legendary Fasan. One of my lesser used razors this morning and the only question I have post-shave is... why? Why don't I use this more often?
It requires a very light touch, you really need to let the razor do the work here. Compared to the plastic Fasans it is phenomenally efficient, gliding effortlessly to remove every last trace of stubble with minimal effort. If there's a criticism it's that it's slightly awkward to use accurately around the nose, but this is a very minor quibble. To my great surprise, my most enjoyable shave of the month so far!
Being a bit naughty here, as this mornings razor was made in 1975.
Despite Guido's obvious attempts to make himself look young, I consider this very, very old indeed.
This Soviet made Leningrad jubilee adjustable razor is gilded and visually very similar to a Gillette Aristocrat.
It is however extremely aggressive. Setting 3 is just alright though. But my first pass was on setting 4. Red stuff was drawn, alum to the rescue!
Despite Guido's obvious attempts to make himself look young, I consider this very, very old indeed.
This Soviet made Leningrad jubilee adjustable razor is gilded and visually very similar to a Gillette Aristocrat.
It is however extremely aggressive. Setting 3 is just alright though. But my first pass was on setting 4. Red stuff was drawn, alum to the rescue!
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- #125
Never knew this had an all metal version too! Wow! Is it then Zamak or brass? Great find!
Cheers,
Guido
Like most of the German razors of the era, pure Zamak.
Fortunately the plating on this one is still in pretty good nick. I've only ever seen a couple of others of these, and was very fortunate to pick it up.
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- #128
Hmm… well let’s say it was manufactured in 1974 and sold in 1975 - which is obviously a great year like fine wine.
GLWTS on that Ares by the way. Still a very stunning razor.
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- #129
| Date | 03.04.2024 |
| 366 daily shaves | 094/366 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Gillette NEW RFB | Durable Sharp Titanium (3) | Abe’s Brush Works Smokey Bandit |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash KCG Face Wash | Mike’s Natural Soaps Barbershop (76) | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
| Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
| Process Quality (details here) | Blade Sharpness |
| 10/10 (Clean) | 5/10 (Sharp) |
| Effectiveness | Shave Comfort |
| 8.5/10 (DFS+++) | 8/10 (Smooth) |
| Notes: |
Summary. In the end an excellent shave with a mild yet ultimately effective razor. Another superb brush by my dad!
For extended shave notes click here.
Enjoy your shave!
Covering Vintage & Adjustable April with a 1966 L2 Slim (set at 4) along with some Yardley and a shaveforge.com Badger on a Rubberset handle with a PAA ferrule.
3rd of Vintage April…The Service Set Tech….hollow handle, grooved safety bar ,different grip pattern, flat bottom and made in England.
Recently acquired and in excellent shape, this is my second shave with this razor and I like it .
Used with D.R.Harris sandalwood soap , Omega 40033 boar brush and a Kai blade on shave #2.
Great shave….works well for me but I have seen comments that it’s not the best . Seems like other Techs to me…mild and smooth but more than capable of a DFS.
Love its stripped down simplicity and understated looks. It’s a yes from me.
Recently acquired and in excellent shape, this is my second shave with this razor and I like it .
Used with D.R.Harris sandalwood soap , Omega 40033 boar brush and a Kai blade on shave #2.
Great shave….works well for me but I have seen comments that it’s not the best . Seems like other Techs to me…mild and smooth but more than capable of a DFS.
Love its stripped down simplicity and understated looks. It’s a yes from me.
SOTD: 3-4-24Soap: Cella
As: Cella
Razor: Gem Demaskeen ca 1918
Blade: Gem PTFE (1)
Brush: Razorock Moka Hive
Day number three of the Vintage April theme month, today's turn to the oldest type 1912 razor in my collection the Gem Demaskeen, this is also immediately the finest shaving type 1912 in the collection, not that the other models do not shave fine quite the contrary but this one is the finest.
'55 Red Tip • 7 O'clock Super Stainless
Razor: GEM Micromatic Clog Pruf
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (10)
Soap: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood, Black Pepper
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: Speick splash
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (10)
Soap: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood, Black Pepper
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: Speick splash
Razor - Gillette Tech
Blade - Wilkinson Light Brigade (3)
Brush - Semogue Spanish Shavers LE / Mistura
Soap - Ariana & Evans Asian Plum
After Shave - B&M Passiflora
After Shave Balm - Hada Labo Gokujun Premium
Fragrance - Christian Dior Eau Sauvage
Blade - Wilkinson Light Brigade (3)
Brush - Semogue Spanish Shavers LE / Mistura
Soap - Ariana & Evans Asian Plum
After Shave - B&M Passiflora
After Shave Balm - Hada Labo Gokujun Premium
Fragrance - Christian Dior Eau Sauvage
I tried keepin' it all "vintage" here.
There are no vintage brushes in my rotation but now @gpjoe has me thinking about re-knotting one of the NOS brushes I have in my display cabinet.
This soap and splash I don't think are old enough to adhere to this thread's definition of vintage, so really only the Cologne and Fatboy make the official cut.
A stellar shave!!
There are no vintage brushes in my rotation but now @gpjoe has me thinking about re-knotting one of the NOS brushes I have in my display cabinet.
This soap and splash I don't think are old enough to adhere to this thread's definition of vintage, so really only the Cologne and Fatboy make the official cut.
A stellar shave!!
Tuesday 20240402
Vintage April 2024
Razor: Gillette England Tech/NEW Hybrid (Rosseforp GTS 25g Handle)
Blade: Feather (2 shaves, 5 passes)
Brush: Rudy Vey Marbled Butterscotch (Shavemac 24mm 2-Band Silvertip Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Fougère
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud
Same kit as yesterday. Same outstanding performance and results.
Superb shave.
Vintage April 2024
Razor: Gillette England Tech/NEW Hybrid (Rosseforp GTS 25g Handle)
Blade: Feather (2 shaves, 5 passes)
Brush: Rudy Vey Marbled Butterscotch (Shavemac 24mm 2-Band Silvertip Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Fougère
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud
Same kit as yesterday. Same outstanding performance and results.
Superb shave.
3/4/24
Soap - HWF
Brush - Omega 10077
Razor - 1967 Gillette Slim Adjustable
Blade - Gillette 365 (8)
AS - Boots Freshwood
Soap - HWF
Brush - Omega 10077
Razor - 1967 Gillette Slim Adjustable
Blade - Gillette 365 (8)
AS - Boots Freshwood
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