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Identify this Gillette razor
My father passed this down to me. I'd love confirmation of what model it is. I suspect it's a Flare Tip Rocket? Is that right? If so, what year might it be? Also, how might I go about restoring it?...
View ArticleTimeless Bronze?
Did anyone else notice that on the Timeless website they now list Bronze under shop? It's an empty page if you click on it, but I'm excited!
View ArticleRazorock Mamba - now available
For those who may have been waiting, IB just put some of their new Mamba up for sale. 316 stainless - looks great for $49.99! Thought I’d share.
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PAA Alpha Ecliptic Aluminium Slant - Review
I purchased this razor recently and thought that I'd do a review on it based upon my initial experience with it over the last few days. The razor comes in the same packaging as the Bakelite razor, the...
View ArticleNOS Durham Duplex DE blades - help needed
Are the original DD DE blades ready to shave out of the wrapper or do they need to be stropped?
View ArticleMamba Arrival & Initial Impressions Thread
Wanted to start a thread for when folks start getting their RR Mambas ... would love to see your pics, thoughts and what this “hidden adjustability” piece is all about ... thx! Jason
View ArticleIs R41 a good razor
Is it good to own and keep? Is it good just to try? Is it better left undone?
View ArticleAnticipation -The Paradigm Stainless Steel Razor
The prototype of the Paradigm Stainless Steel razor is on its way to me and I hope to receive it tomorrow (it was scheduled to arrive today but...you know how that goes). According to Andy, this model...
View ArticleWolfman Aluminum - ordered mine
Wolfman website allowed me to order a nice Aqua Blue razor just now. I have no other info on delivery, my level of excitement, etc
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Gillette Aristocrat #16 w. Case - From the Wild
I'm assuming 'from the wild' means not purchased through an auction site (?) I took a drive south to the NSW town of Mittagong and walked into a collectibles-type place, not really expecting to see...
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The Three Amigos: Aristocrat #16s
I now have 3 Rhodium-plated Aristocrat #16s, each dating from 1948, and identical in every respect except for the cases (sets). As far as I know, these are the only three cases that the #16 came in,...
View ArticleAnother razor bite the dust
I have tried all my blades many times i my Wolfman G. i can not get a close shave after 3 pass i not as close as i have done one pass with my rockwell. the only thing there is sur about the wolfman is...
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This Gillette razor is ......
This was passed down to me and I just rediscovered. Even though the box says it is a Richwood I don't believe it is. Love the old Lord and Taylor blades that were in the blade case. Any advice on...
View ArticleCharcoal goods lvl 1 antique brass closed comb
I'm thinking about pulling the trigger and buying one of these from a fellow member.. can anyone give me there opinion on how this thing shaves.. I'm not finding the info I'm looking for. I know they...
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Bronze Beauty
Had a chance to pick up this DE from Timeless last week. Love the fact that it is not polished to a high shine and has machining marks. It has a very small blade gap but I’ve got to say super...
View ArticleThe Asylum EVO Model T for me right up there with the best
I am a 3 pass (roughly 10 minutes) clean up (roughly 20 minutes) shaver, always starting the day with a BBS. I have now been using the new Asylum EVO Model T bottom plate for more then 2 months (I was...
View ArticleOn the way: ATT Windsor (in Copper) and SE-1 (in Stainless)
Excited to try these out, they look beautiful. Anyone use these yet? I'm sure there are more SS SE-1 users than Copper Windsor users, thus far. How do you like them? Glad they have a 30-day policy,...
View ArticleParker Variant handle issues
Hey guys I am looking at getting a used Parker Variant and the handle is having the loss of plating issues and I was wondering if anyone knew how the plating could be completely removed and if removing...
View ArticleRazor of the week
So, for this week the razor I've chosen is a very rare bird. A lot of you know and love the Pils razor with its iconic design. One of the few complaints about the razor (besides its exorbitant...
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