Vintage April, 2024
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Famous last words.
I lean towards 3-piece razors so that reduces the Vintage razors that interest me. I only want the President as a pass down to our sons: "One of Dad's birth year and quarter razors"... I already have a 1953 Y2 Super Speed... I guess I could pick up a 1953 Y2 Tech... but I suspect the Canada Pre-war and the Flat Bottom Tech are better razors, but I haven't tried all the Techs, obviously.
2nd gen Double Six (mid to late 30s)
Sainsbury's blade (Harry's/Feintechnik? They're very nice in Souplex DEs)
Simpsons M3 Best (a bit bald)
...And my last, crumbling dregs of MWF from an old beginners Kent shaving set (it served me well!)
:
A mid ’30’s New SC.
New LC, no patent info (so manufactured between 1929 and May 1932)
Nacet (7)
A very close shave on a 2 day stubble. I typically shave daily, though.
I really want to add a vintage razor to my daily rotation. Unfortunately I don't get along well with mild Gillette razors, too much cleanup and it leads to irritation. So, this leaves three candidates out of the ones I have:
1) This New LC. It's a very clean shave with minimal cleanup, but can be a tad too close if not paying attention. A strong blade feel, for a Gillette anyway, and a super close shave. Likes shallow angles. Being the oldest and an OC, this is the one I really want to tame.
2) A pre-war Tech with triangular slots. Close in performance to the New LC, somewhat less demanding and not too sensitive to the angle. This may be the one I will settle on.
3) A 1953 (Y-4) Superspeed. I was very excited when I shaved with it for the first time as it seemed to be the mildest of the three with still very good efficiency. But the subsequent shaves have been fairly scratchy / not very smooth. Not sure why. The razor is definitely not bent or damaged in any way.
The "winner" will get a trip to Backroads Gold for replating.
Nacet (7)
A very close shave on a 2 day stubble. I typically shave daily, though.
I really want to add a vintage razor to my daily rotation. Unfortunately I don't get along well with mild Gillette razors, too much cleanup and it leads to irritation. So, this leaves three candidates out of the ones I have:
1) This New LC. It's a very clean shave with minimal cleanup, but can be a tad too close if not paying attention. A strong blade feel, for a Gillette anyway, and a super close shave. Likes shallow angles. Being the oldest and an OC, this is the one I really want to tame.
2) A pre-war Tech with triangular slots. Close in performance to the New LC, somewhat less demanding and not too sensitive to the angle. This may be the one I will settle on.
3) A 1953 (Y-4) Superspeed. I was very excited when I shaved with it for the first time as it seemed to be the mildest of the three with still very good efficiency. But the subsequent shaves have been fairly scratchy / not very smooth. Not sure why. The razor is definitely not bent or damaged in any way.
The "winner" will get a trip to Backroads Gold for replating.
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Razor: Shake-Sharp Mk. I, V1
Blade: Gillette Platinum
Brush: Simpson Emperor 3 Super Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Pre-Shave Cream
Lather: Long Rifle Brown Bess
Aftershave: Long Rifle Brown Bess Shave Tonic
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Nivea Post Shave Balm
23/4/24
Soap - MdC Vetyver
Brush - Yaqi 20mm G4
Razor - Gillette Thin Handle Flat Bottom Tech
Blade - Suneko (2)
Post - Alum
AS - Denim Original
This particular razor looks a little worse for wear, fairly tarnished and quite a bit of the plating is long gone. Nonetheless, it performs beautifully in the shave. I've got a number of different Techs but this one is my favourite. It's the mildest Tech I own, but it seems to work with a lot of blades nonetheless and it's always smooth in the shave.
I've seen the Suneko blade get a lot of love on this forum, but I'm somewhat unconvinced by this blade. It's sharp, but not the smoothest. I managed a few small weepers with the blade, but the alum block closed them without a problem.
Soap - MdC Vetyver
Brush - Yaqi 20mm G4
Razor - Gillette Thin Handle Flat Bottom Tech
Blade - Suneko (2)
Post - Alum
AS - Denim Original
This particular razor looks a little worse for wear, fairly tarnished and quite a bit of the plating is long gone. Nonetheless, it performs beautifully in the shave. I've got a number of different Techs but this one is my favourite. It's the mildest Tech I own, but it seems to work with a lot of blades nonetheless and it's always smooth in the shave.
I've seen the Suneko blade get a lot of love on this forum, but I'm somewhat unconvinced by this blade. It's sharp, but not the smoothest. I managed a few small weepers with the blade, but the alum block closed them without a problem.
Tech!
Razor: 1924 Ever-Ready with the Deco handle
Blade: PAL Blue Blade
Soap: Rex 1977
Brush and Bowl CaYuen Diablo
First time shaving with an SE, just what I needed a new Rabbit hole.
Blade: PAL Blue Blade
Soap: Rex 1977
Brush and Bowl CaYuen Diablo
First time shaving with an SE, just what I needed a new Rabbit hole.
Used the Canadian made NDC post war Tech for the last four shaves. For what it's worth I like it better than pre war Tech because it is smoother and better suited for my face.
The president is a nice one to have aesthetically. I got lucky and spent very little for two of them but on one of them nearly all the rhodium of the handle had worn off so I don’t trust the plating on those as much.
Back to the early postwar Tech, it was easier on my face after the recent blood letting. No blood today, and a CCS for #521 on the Fearher.
1941 Ranger Tech / Wizamet / SOC Sylver / Brito lime / Chiseled Face Orange Creamsicle / Clubman Vanilla
24 April
Velvet Mk.I • GSB
Mitchell's Wool Fat • AP400 Slim
Patented in 1919 and manufactured by Joseph Potter of Birmingham (W.Midlands, not Alabama) during the 1920s. From the early 1930s they went on to produce a variety of lighter weight razors, exclusively for Woolworths, using the Velvet brand name.
The Mark I has an interesting solid grooved baseplate design that was also used by a couple of other manufacturers. It's an aggressive razor that demands care and attention. Not one for a quick run around while half asleep!
Exercising due caution I managed an excellent shave this morning, avoiding any nicks or weepers or irritation for the first time with it. I need to use it more.
Velvet Mk.I • GSB
Mitchell's Wool Fat • AP400 Slim
Patented in 1919 and manufactured by Joseph Potter of Birmingham (W.Midlands, not Alabama) during the 1920s. From the early 1930s they went on to produce a variety of lighter weight razors, exclusively for Woolworths, using the Velvet brand name.
The Mark I has an interesting solid grooved baseplate design that was also used by a couple of other manufacturers. It's an aggressive razor that demands care and attention. Not one for a quick run around while half asleep!
Exercising due caution I managed an excellent shave this morning, avoiding any nicks or weepers or irritation for the first time with it. I need to use it more.
Vintage April 24th of April 2024.
Made in USA Gillette NDC Gold Ball End Tech.
20240424
Razor: Gillette US Pre-war Fat Handle Tech (41)
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (2)
Pre-shave: Hot shower; Cereve Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush 26mm
Soap: Van der Hagen Luxury Scented
Aftershave: Cool water rinse; Nivea Sensitive Soothing Post Shave Balm
No nicks; No irritation; Very Close; Very smooth; Pleasant DFS+ shave; On target. The GSB is much smoother than the Astra SP.
Cheers!!!
Razor: Gillette US Pre-war Fat Handle Tech (41)
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (2)
Pre-shave: Hot shower; Cereve Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush 26mm
Soap: Van der Hagen Luxury Scented
Aftershave: Cool water rinse; Nivea Sensitive Soothing Post Shave Balm
No nicks; No irritation; Very Close; Very smooth; Pleasant DFS+ shave; On target. The GSB is much smoother than the Astra SP.
Cheers!!!
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