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Rex Ambassador + Astra Superior Platinum
The Goodfellas’ Smile Italico razor
Wilkinson Sword razor blade (7)
Wilkinson Sword razor blade (7)
Edwin Jagger DE89
Personna Lab (2)
Personna Lab (2)
Sharp Star (2)
Henson Mild razor/Gillette 7 O'Clock Black Super Platinum blades/Proraso White-CremoCream combo/Simpson Trafalgar T3 brush.
Eric
Eric
Fatip OC Slant
Wizamet Super Iridium (1)
Wizamet Super Iridium (1)
1968 N-4 Slim (6) / Crystal (9)
I have been neglecting the Slim lately, still slightly infatuated with the Piccolo.
Set the Slim to 6, strangely I have not used that setting before. Loaded up an Israeli Crystal on trip 9. I have high hopes for this blade's longevity.
Setting 6, paired with the Crystal just getting into it's stride made for a highly efficient yet smooth 3 passer.
Also, starting to appreciate the TABAC scent more and more. It's performance is superb.
Absolutely silky result.
I have been neglecting the Slim lately, still slightly infatuated with the Piccolo.
Set the Slim to 6, strangely I have not used that setting before. Loaded up an Israeli Crystal on trip 9. I have high hopes for this blade's longevity.
Setting 6, paired with the Crystal just getting into it's stride made for a highly efficient yet smooth 3 passer.
Also, starting to appreciate the TABAC scent more and more. It's performance is superb.
Absolutely silky result.
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Razor: Star head, my handle
Blade: Silver Star
Blade: Silver Star
Yaqi Chrome Mellon DOC Head / Gillette Wilkinson Sword - India (1,2)
A couple of debut shaves with my new Yaqi Mellon on Sunday & today. It's a nice razor. Worth the fiver & month long wait from AliExpress. I paired it with my Baili BD176 handle. Despite its intimidating aggressive looks, Yaqi Mellon is a mild razor. I got DFS results. One nick on the chin on Sunday's maiden voyage. No bloodshed today. Overall, I'm pleased with this new razor & will add it into my rotation. The Yaqi Mellon is the 20th razor in my small safety razor collection. It's my 3rd OC razor joining the Fatip Piccolo & Fatip Grande. Of course, in my opinion, nothing beats a Fatip. Fatip are handcrafted Italian excellence, modern classics & stellar performers.
The Yaqi Mellon, RazoRock SLOC, & PAA DOCs are the modern version (spawned clones) of the vintage Grand Shave King. The Self Lubricating Open Comb Razor was invented by Joseph M. Mellon during the 1940's. There were 2 or 3 versions. In fact, some lucky B&B members still shave with the OG of DOC SLOC razors. It is supposed to retain water & shaving cream in the head. Making it good for buffing & delivering a mild & very smooth shave.
Hat tip to @Jack Goossen & @Ron R for bringing the Yaqi Mellon safety razor to my attention. Thank you.
A couple of debut shaves with my new Yaqi Mellon on Sunday & today. It's a nice razor. Worth the fiver & month long wait from AliExpress. I paired it with my Baili BD176 handle. Despite its intimidating aggressive looks, Yaqi Mellon is a mild razor. I got DFS results. One nick on the chin on Sunday's maiden voyage. No bloodshed today. Overall, I'm pleased with this new razor & will add it into my rotation. The Yaqi Mellon is the 20th razor in my small safety razor collection. It's my 3rd OC razor joining the Fatip Piccolo & Fatip Grande. Of course, in my opinion, nothing beats a Fatip. Fatip are handcrafted Italian excellence, modern classics & stellar performers.
The Yaqi Mellon, RazoRock SLOC, & PAA DOCs are the modern version (spawned clones) of the vintage Grand Shave King. The Self Lubricating Open Comb Razor was invented by Joseph M. Mellon during the 1940's. There were 2 or 3 versions. In fact, some lucky B&B members still shave with the OG of DOC SLOC razors. It is supposed to retain water & shaving cream in the head. Making it good for buffing & delivering a mild & very smooth shave.
Hat tip to @Jack Goossen & @Ron R for bringing the Yaqi Mellon safety razor to my attention. Thank you.
1939 silver plated Gillette NEW RFB GT / King C. Gillette (1) 
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1945 Gillette England / Gillette Platinum (1)
Razorock handle..Yaqi artist club head..Not sure what it’s called.Feather professional blade(1). Art of shaving peppermint cream..great deal at 1.99 at a discount store..Great BBS shave
Merkur 34G and a Derby Extra (3).
Lefonque
Even more clueless than you
Wolfman WR1
Nacet x3
Merkur 34C + Derby Extra #5.
Baili BD179 + 1st use Super-Max SS Bola for a 3 pass, BBS finish.
