Henson AL-13
I am getting very good shaves with the AL-13 Medium ++ with Gillette Platinums from Bullgoose. I have to work a bit to get BBS in a few spots. Wondering if there is a significant difference with the...
View ArticleNew King C. Gillette three-piece razor
If this has already been posted here, LMK. Has anyone tried the King C. Gillette three-piece razor from Walgreens? I've seen some reviews on YouTube but was wondering if any here have tried it out?...
View ArticleBirth year razors
I see all the time that people are going after a razor made in their birth year. My question is what good razors were made in my birth year?? 1981
View ArticleRockwell 6S Matte Black - anyone with experience ?
I just bought the Rockwell 6S Matte Black. Never tried the original as I wasn’t a fan of the brushed metal finish it had. I still think the head design looks a bit clumsy, but everyone I’ve spoken to...
View ArticleCanadian ABC Set
I just picked this Canadian ABC razor off of eBay a couple of weeks ago. And I got to wondering if the US ABC’s & the Canadians were made in the same timeline. Or did Canada get a late start? As...
View ArticleCase Cleaning ???
What would be the best method for cleaning this case? I’ve cleaned others with some success. But never one of this color.
View ArticleYour Top 3 DE razors - 2023 version and my DE story
I went out of the DE razor game just about when the Wolfman craze started in 2015/2016. I sold my entire collection of DE razors - I believe I at that point owned 50-60 DE razors. They were all sold in...
View ArticleGreenCult 2.0
Well, I received the razor a few days a go and have managed to get in a few shaves. I started with a Nacet that had 3 shaves on it already. Now the razor has been re-designed since I owned the 1.0....
View ArticleOh Sweet Aristocrat
Gentlemen, The Gillette Aristocrat is the most beautiful safety razor ever made. To me, anyway. The razor is joy to shave with. The only negatives are the exposed blade tabs. But then what’s life...
View ArticleFatip Grande Open Comb V1
So, I purchased a fatip grande OC on this BST from another great member. After some digging, I found out the pre 2017 (2016 and older models) of the fatip OC were highly efficient/aggressive....
View ArticleTwo Refurbs from The Razor Emporium
I am very pleased with the work done on two of my Gillette Super-Speeds A circa 1946 no-notch bar A 1957 C-1 Both done in nickel
View ArticleCharcoal Goods Gen 3 Level 3
Question to the ladies and gents out there who own Charcoal Goods Gen 3, level 3 razors. I remember years ago that Brian listed the V1 and V2 Level 3 as being equivalent to a 2011 Muhle R41 in which I...
View Article"Airline Tech"
So a while ago I picked up a NOS Gillette from the classifieds, and the knowledgeable gents here on the ‘Nook tentatively identified it as a airplane give-away kit. Which makes sense given the fact...
View Article1960 Fatboy 1/4 Turn Door Lock Repair
HELP!! My beloved Fatboy just lost its 1/4 turn door lock. I'm seeking information from anyone who may know how to fix it. I've got an idea but.... The doors still appear to close completely, shaves...
View ArticleReview Yates 921-EH Ti
I've recently acquired the Yates 921-EH Ti full razor with a 3.25 inch handle. The razor is light since it is titanium but feels great and well balanced to hold and shave with. I usually prefer weighty...
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