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OCtober 2018 ... All Open Comb razors are welcome.

PAA Ascension Twist w/SS handle Bomb Tip & Gillette Platinum Plus #5
RR Tricolore 24mm Plissoft
GD V26 pre-shave
WCS Oriental Jojoba
Thayers Medicated WH Astringent
Nivea Sensitive Cooling A/S lotion

 
Those are some really great looking razors!!!!!

I really like the look of the DOC Ascension. I missed out on the aluminum ones, but I have one of the full stainless ones on the way.

Great shaves everyone!
 
OCtober 4

Gillette New Long Comb. My first Gillette OC was a New LC base plate which I interchanged with a Tech top cap and Tech base plate. Worked so well that I eventually got a complete New LC. Gives a very comfortable shave and tonight was a two pass plus touch up DFS.

 
THURSDAY SOTD ::::: October 4, 2018


Pre-shave Oil: Adam Joseph Stump Tabac scented
Soap: Tabac
Brush: RazoRock 400 Finest Badger 24mm
Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
Blade: GEM Personna Super Stainless (3)
Post Splash: Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel unscented
After Shave Balm; Tabac


 
OCtober 5

Gillette Old Type. This is the thick cap model. I originally got a thin cap in a PIF which convinced me that the OT was a razor to be respected. The thick cap is smoother and just as efficient. Definitely a razor you need to pay attention to while shaving. Two pass plus touch up DFS tonight.

 
PAA Ascension SS Twist & Astra SP #1
Yaqi Barber Pole Tuxedo 30mm
Stache Soapworks Aqua
Thayers Lemon W/H Astringent
Fine Platinum A/S splash
English Laundry London Eau de Parfum

Fantastic......
 
Best OC ever!

My 1918 US Army issue Gillette Old Type just gave me one of the closest, smoothest shaves I have ever had. This 100 year old WWI razor just kicked the crap out of every modern razor I have ever tried. I’m just in Awe.
 
OCtober 6

Emir Dual Comb. Okay, so only half of this razor is OC, but that should still count. The other half has teeth, but a safety bar running under it. If you think it looks familiar, the Shavecroft 101 is based on this razor. Finding the proper angle takes some time (and the angle is slightly different depending on which side you are using), however once you find the angle, it is a very smooth and efficient shave. Two pass DFS tonight.

 
OCtober 7

Shavecraft 101. As stated earlier, this is Ikon’s interpretation of the Emir Dual Comb. The head is slightly wider because the blade ends are covered. The top cap is also more domed. It is a little easier to manage than the Emir, but takes a little more effort to get a good shave. Still, tonight’s shave was a two pass plus touch up DFS.

 
FRIDAY SOTD ::::: October 5, 2018

Pre-shave Oil: Maggard Razors Lavender
Soap: K Shave Worx Hazelet’s Apothecary Black Orchid
Brush: K Shave Worx custom Game Changer synthetic 24mm
Razor: Blackland Blackbird Open Comb Machine Finished
Blade: Racer Super Class Platinum (6)
Post Splash: Humphreys Cucumber Melon Witch Hazel
Aftershave: K Shave Worx Hazelet’s Apothecary Black Orchid



SUNDAY SOTD ::::: October 7, 2018

Pre-shave Oil: van Yulay
Soap: Italian Barber Amici
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster synthetic 26mm
Razor: PAA Starling V2 SE
Blade: GEM Personna Super Stainless (4)
Post Splash: Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Italian Barber Amici

 
Had a little blood yesterday, so used my Army Issue Old Type to give my face a chance to recover. Just what the medic ordered!

 
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