Merkur Classic 1904 Open-Comb with a Derby Extra [3]
What razor/blade did you use today
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1921 New Improved with an Astra SP (2)
60's Aristocrat + Polsilver Super Iridium (3)
I used the black beauty I bought new back in 1970 (first time in several months). I put a Personna Red blade in it. I don't know why I don't use this razor more often. Close comfortable shave.... No wonder I was satisfied with this razor for more than 40 years and never looked for anything else....
Mühle R89 with Red Personna Israeli blades.
GEM OCMM + GEM Stainless Coated Blade (1)
Weber + Super Iridium (6). Gonna take this guy as far as it'll go, my first iridium blade.
Started with Blue Bird in a Merkur 37c, finished with a Feather Hi-Stainless in a Feather Popular.
Used my new OCMM for the first time + a Gem Blue Star.
The carbon steel blades seem to be a bit more comfortable than the Personna SS, but I'm a newb so as my technique gets better that might change.
The carbon steel blades seem to be a bit more comfortable than the Personna SS, but I'm a newb so as my technique gets better that might change.
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Razor: Weber DLC
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (1)
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (1)
Gillette Slim Adjustable with an Astra SP.
Razor: 1930's Gillette Long Comb New
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow (1)
Soap: Proraso Eucalyptus & Menthol
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow (1)
Soap: Proraso Eucalyptus & Menthol
Personna Medical Prep blade in a Joris Palladium Classic razor
Gillette 1959 Fatboy & Astra SP
Schick I1 w/Schick Blade
Merkur Futur (3) with a Merkur blade (2). Yes a Merkur blade - I am re-evaluating now that my skills have improved after over a year DE shaving.
The Merkur is not the disaster of a blade I remember - not surprisingly my technique was the problem. I find the Merkur medium sharp and a bit harsh, but it gets the job done. 3 pass DFS - almost a BBS. No nicks, cuts, or blood of any kind. Very little sting with the aftershave. It's not as sharp as a Feather or a Bolzano and not as comfortable as smoother blades like the Astra SP and the Lord Plat.
The Merkur is not the disaster of a blade I remember - not surprisingly my technique was the problem. I find the Merkur medium sharp and a bit harsh, but it gets the job done. 3 pass DFS - almost a BBS. No nicks, cuts, or blood of any kind. Very little sting with the aftershave. It's not as sharp as a Feather or a Bolzano and not as comfortable as smoother blades like the Astra SP and the Lord Plat.
Today the Red Tip with a (3 day) Shark ss. Still Smooth but not a 4 day with this blade.
Merkur 1904 & Merkur blade.
Weber DLC/Gillette 7 O'Clock Black (3)
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