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Pauldog wrote: ↑Thu Jul 26, 2018 2:45 pm I just got some Nacet blades, so I'll keep this warning in mind. Is there a razor where the Nacet blades work better than that?

You may not find the first shave as bad as I did, they are a very well regarded blade by many with more experience than me.

It's on eBay ........Vintage Gillette No 58 Aristocrat, it's got a chrome tin with tan interior

I have a 1940s Tech and use Treet Dura Sharp and Black Beauty blades. I use them for 1 excellent shave only. They are very cheap so no cost issues using them once. I used to use Nacet, the 1st shave was quite harsh, nicks and irritation, the 2nd was better, the 3rd shave was the best but I want a gr...

brothers wrote: ↑Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:36 pm Dave, maybe I missed this, but is your 58 made in England?

It is English made.

The 58 is going to be sold, just can't take to it. Will stay with my 1940s Tech, great shave today with a Treet Black Beauty blade. I have tried several razors in the hope of finding something better than the Tech, none have made it, perhaps I found my perfect razor straight away. Thanks all for you...

Pauldog wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:41 pm

Dave2018 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:24 am much more aggressive than my Tech and collected a few nicks.

Maybe try a Derby in it... A Feather might kill you.

I received the razor today, it's in very good condition and glad to say it's the nickel plated brass version. I tried it with a Treet Dura Sharp and unsurprisingly found it to be much more aggressive than my Tech and collected a few nicks. I will have to find the correct angle for this razor and lea...

Hi Murray

Thanks for your reply, I am hoping it's just a touch more aggressive than my Tech.

Really looking forward to trying it and will post a review asap.

Many thanks for your reply, very helpful

Hi
Can anybody say from the photos if this is the aluminium or plated brass version of the Gillette 58.

How does this razor compare to a 1940s Tech.

Thanks

Dave