Fatip Zebrano/Gillette 7o'Clock Green (5) 
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Gillette New Bostonian (1930s) and a PermaSharp Super blade.
Learning from my friends here at B&B, I know that this razor is a New Long Comb (Gillette logo on base plate).
First shave with this razor did not disappoint: smooth and efficient. I’m a fan of Gillette New razors.
Learning from my friends here at B&B, I know that this razor is a New Long Comb (Gillette logo on base plate).
First shave with this razor did not disappoint: smooth and efficient. I’m a fan of Gillette New razors.
WR2 1.65 SB, Feather blade (2)
I naively stated in a thread yesterday that I didn't think it likely I could cut myself with this razor, and was promptly proven wrong this morning on my fourth use of it. Just a small nick, but a reminder to pay attention and not get overconfident.
I naively stated in a thread yesterday that I didn't think it likely I could cut myself with this razor, and was promptly proven wrong this morning on my fourth use of it. Just a small nick, but a reminder to pay attention and not get overconfident.
RazoRock Wunderbar / Voskhod (2)
Fatip Open Comb Slant - Astra SP (5)
English tech with Bic(2)
I am shocked at how great this blade is in this razor.
I am shocked at how great this blade is in this razor.
Fatip OC Mk1 w/ wenge wood handle
Gillette London Bridge blade (3)
Gillette London Bridge blade (3)
GEM in a MMOC Se. Really nice and easy shave. A remarkable little razor.
Gillette Fatboy / Astra blade
Sent from my SM-T387V using Tapatalk
Sent from my SM-T387V using Tapatalk
Karve D / Personna Red
Gillette FB Tech/Feather
I did a head-to-head with the Vector. It was closer than I thought it would be!
Phoenix Double Open Comb / Astra SP (6)
First flight with my Blackbird SS, OC today.
I used a Feather, loaded a Nacet for the next shave, but not looking much forward to it! I must adjust my technique massively to ride the cap way more.
So well, the shave was very efficient, in the ballpark of R41 and Wunderbar.
The comfort was not good: The blade feel was quite there, which I like also a bit aggressive, but I think the Nacet can tame that. What I noticed very unfavorably all the time were the TEETH of the comb. They were not rounded and stingy, very annoying.
This can be avoided a lot by riding the cap thoroughly, I noticed the razor wants it that way. Will try again.
Now I am afraid this razor won't become a favorite.
The GC 84 OC is so much smoother, but not as efficient. But heck, I can even get a smoother shave out of the R41 GS,which again trumps the Blackbird. It also cannot compete with the Wunderbar, which does it better and is not so unpleasant.
This is unexpected and quite sad, was looking forward to try the Blackbird. Maybe I should have got the SB version.
I used a Feather, loaded a Nacet for the next shave, but not looking much forward to it! I must adjust my technique massively to ride the cap way more.
So well, the shave was very efficient, in the ballpark of R41 and Wunderbar.
The comfort was not good: The blade feel was quite there, which I like also a bit aggressive, but I think the Nacet can tame that. What I noticed very unfavorably all the time were the TEETH of the comb. They were not rounded and stingy, very annoying.
This can be avoided a lot by riding the cap thoroughly, I noticed the razor wants it that way. Will try again.
Now I am afraid this razor won't become a favorite.
The GC 84 OC is so much smoother, but not as efficient. But heck, I can even get a smoother shave out of the R41 GS,which again trumps the Blackbird. It also cannot compete with the Wunderbar, which does it better and is not so unpleasant.
This is unexpected and quite sad, was looking forward to try the Blackbird. Maybe I should have got the SB version.
still finding my blade (again)
Treet platinum > Dorco stainless
Treet platinum > Dorco stainless
WR2 1.35 SB / Nacet
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