Is my list complete?
After trying every Gillette razor made except the Old Type, I have discovered my face and routine enjoys milder razors under 100grams with a slim head profile the most. After a huge den clearing last...
View ArticleAC SE Razor recommendations!
Gents, request inputs on my next SE Razor which acceps AC blades. I had bought and sold Cobra Classic in the past. Am using Colonial General in brass which I am liking very much but the weight is a tad...
View ArticleA fork in road on my SE journey
Hello friends After many months of experimentation I have just had the best shave I've ever had. Then it hit me : on the assumption this was not a fluke, is my journey to my shaving holy grail now...
View ArticleAsylum Rx on the way!!
Pushed the button, bought with some ASW Fougere soap. So looking forward to putting these with a Proline through their paces. Sent from my G8141 using Tapatalk
View ArticleAsylum RX - Mirror Finish
Well gentlemen...all I can say is “WoW!” What a truly fantastic razor, and I am lucky to have been able to purchase it from Bullgoose Shaving. This morning was my first shave with the Asylum RX, it had...
View ArticleEver-Ready Army Razor
"Everyone" knows about the Gillette Khaki kits from the Great War, but I hadn't heard about the Ever-Ready in khaki before now... so here is some pictures I found online.
View ArticleRolls Razor at Antique Store
Over the weekend I stopped in an antique store in the neighborhood and spied a Rolls Razor complete with inner metal case and outer case, and included the original instructions. The item looked to be...
View ArticleAC guard blades, do they make a difference?
Hello all, I have three AC razors, Asylum Rx, ATT SE1 and SE2. I've been using Feather Artist Club Professional Blades, Kai Captain Titan milds and Schick P30 blades. The SE2 chews me up pretty badly...
View ArticleFound the it!
My most favorite Schick injector is the I2 Hydro-Magic. I love the magic lever for cleaning and it’s size. I had the type J Golden 500 but found the length awkward. Yesterday while at an antique store...
View ArticleGem Featherweight Question
I went on a trip recently and took a Gem Featherweight along. The razor, empty of a blade, is solid with tight closure. But when I put a modern Gem PTFE blade in it, the head rattles and the blade...
View ArticleWhat were some middle-1930's SE razor designs?
Hi, What are some Single Edge Razors that were released as all-new designs in the middle 1930's (1933, 1934, 1935, 1936) era time frame? Or at least some hold-over designs from previous years that...
View ArticleThe General razor, still very impressive.
Like many of us here I have many razors. And I love everyone of them. For the last couple of months the one that has become my daily driver is the General. With a Schick Proline blade in it it is so...
View ArticleSupply Provision
Anyone use this razor often? How does it compare to the vintage injectors and artist club style razors?
View ArticleBlackland Sabre Gem Razor
I Really enjoy shaving with the Sabre, but the level 1 base plate is a little mild. Searching for a Blackland Sabre Gem, machined-base plate level 2. Anyone have one for sale? Sent from my iPhone using...
View ArticleSchick Injector mild and aggressive versions question
Which models of Schick Injector razors have a milder shave and which ones have a more aggressive shave? Thanks
View ArticleOccam's razor V-2
Arrived today. Now, since I saw the V-2, I had this nagging feeling that I had seen it b/4. I mean, a long time ago. But how? When ? Where? Then I remember...... Occam's Vegetable Peeler.
View ArticleShould I or shouldn't I ?
It's Saturday morning, and I'm just about to enjoy my relaxed, super-enjoyable Saturday morning shave. Hot towels and all. And some Miles Davis. I just loaded up my Asylum RX with a new blade, have...
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