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- Sat Oct 08, 2016 1:57 pm
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Dollar General DE Blades made in Vietnam
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2074
Dollar General DE Blades made in Vietnam
I acquired some of these which were 5 for a dollar. They come in a blade dispenser that looks a lot like American Personnas. However, these are rumored to be made by Dorco according to other shaving forums. I was not expecting much, but I popped one in my Above The Tie R1, and got a damn fine shave....
- Wed Sep 14, 2016 6:42 pm
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Italian Barber Tech Clone
- Replies: 40
- Views: 14776
Re: Italian Barber Tech Clone
I think that the handle leaves a lot to be desired. The head has interesting design elements. I found it to be very smooth and efficient. I wouldn't want it any more aggressive or more mild. I think of the Teck II as a poor man's Feather AS-D2. I'll be interested in your thoughts on the Quick Change...
- Thu Sep 08, 2016 4:46 pm
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Gillette Platinum-Plus blade from Brazil
- Replies: 82
- Views: 30814
Re: Gillette Platinum-Plus blade from Brazil
Today's shave with the Rockwell 6s (R4) was much better for my third use of the Brazilian Blade. I can see why it is well regarded. I was just stymied by the dark art of razor/ blade combination, and my Above The Tie R1 is a jealous mistress that only desires Polsilver SI's so far. I am going to kee...
- Wed Sep 07, 2016 12:08 pm
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Gillette Platinum-Plus blade from Brazil
- Replies: 82
- Views: 30814
Re: Gillette Platinum-Plus blade from Brazil
Well my second use with the Gillette Plats from Brazil left me unimpressed. I went with my Rockwell 6s with the R3 Baseplate which works well with Feathers. I thought that it would tone down the extreme sharpness that I experienced yesterday in the ATT R1 which it did. However, two passes left me wi...
- Tue Sep 06, 2016 11:46 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Gillette Platinum-Plus blade from Brazil
- Replies: 82
- Views: 30814
Re: Gillette Platinum-Plus blade from Brazil
I stumbled across a 9 pack of these at our only K-Mart left in town. I paid $4.29 plus tax. I put one in my Above The Tie R1. It gave me a scary close shave with two weepers. I would classify this as a very sharp blade, and it reminds me of Gillette SharpEdge Yellow Pack in that respect. For shave n...
- Mon Sep 05, 2016 10:46 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Italian Barber Tech Clone
- Replies: 40
- Views: 14776
Re: Italian Barber Tech Clone
Today was my third use of the Italian Barber Razorock Teck II with the original Polsilver SI Blade that I put in it from the get go. I had a 30 hour stubble, and I used J.M. Fraser's Original and a Kent Silvertex Synthetic Brush which is a great little brush. The razor did really well, and I've dial...
- Sun Sep 04, 2016 7:13 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Italian Barber Tech Clone
- Replies: 40
- Views: 14776
Re: Italian Barber Tech Clone
Well, I had my second shave with the Razorock Teck II this AM. I lathered up with J.M. Fraser's Original and my Fine 20mm Angel Hair Synthetic Brush. The razor performed flawlessly on my 24 hour stubble. The head puts quite a curve on the blade compared to any Gillette Tech that I've seen. It naviga...
- Sat Sep 03, 2016 6:25 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Italian Barber Tech Clone
- Replies: 40
- Views: 14776
Re: Italian Barber Tech Clone
Well I had a go with the Razorock Teck II with my favorite blade, a Polsivler SI. I used a Razorock 22mm Synthetic Brush and their P.160 Soft Italian Shaving Soap which is very similar to Cella with a lighter scent. The Teck II head looks somewhat reminiscent of a later Gillette Tech, but this is a ...
- Fri Sep 02, 2016 5:49 pm
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Italian Barber Tech Clone
- Replies: 40
- Views: 14776
Re: Italian Barber Tech Clone
Wow that's a great price! I've received mine, and I will shave with it tomorrow AM. The handle is nice, and reminds me of an EJ Chatsworth. The head looks like it has great quality control and is nicely plated in chrome.
- Tue Aug 30, 2016 8:06 pm
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Chicom Gillette Sword
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3709
Re: Chicom Gillette Sword
Interesting. I didn't think carbon steel blades were made anymore after the Treet Black Beauties went out of production. Let us know how they perform
- Tue Aug 30, 2016 8:04 pm
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Italian Barber Tech Clone
- Replies: 40
- Views: 14776
Re: Italian Barber Tech Clone
I went for the same offer. My order shipped yesterday. I chose the Razorock P.160 soap. The Teck looks like it will be a nice razor that covers the blade tabs on the ends. There are so many new razors coming out, it's hard for my wallet to keep up with them. It really is the golden age of wet shaving!
- Sun Aug 21, 2016 1:04 pm
- Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
- Topic: Omega Shave Soap
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3358
Re: Omega Shave Soap
The ingredients look really nice. I am a big fan of Cella. I'll have to try this one, as the price is right. I try to avoid products that have really long ingredient lists, and this one seems spot on. With Cella, I lather in a mug, and it really works great. I use it, and J.M. Fraser's Original Crea...
- Sun Aug 21, 2016 7:14 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Found at an estate sale
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2236
Re: Found at an estate sale
That's an interesting perspective, Gary. They really are "dead men's razors." LOL. We had a ghost experience in the house in 2008 that I attribute to a razor that I brought home. Our Alpha Male Cat was freaked out all over the house, and he doesn't scare easily. However, I really enjoy cle...
- Sat Aug 20, 2016 9:21 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Above The Tie M1 vs R1
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2427
Above The Tie M1 vs R1
I couldn't leave well enough alone after acquiring a Above The Tie M1 Head, so I went ahead and acquired the R1 Base Plate. The M1 has delivered mild, but smooth BBS shaves with Polsivler S.I. and Feather Blades. For my first go with the R1, I decided to go with a mild blade. I went with a Personna ...
- Sun Aug 14, 2016 11:12 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Gillette Guard vs. Bic Normal for travel
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2871
Re: Gillette Guard vs. Bic Normal for travel
I'm a fan of the Gillette Guard, but I can't quite get to BBS with it. I get a very socially acceptable shave out of it. It is an interesting piece of shaving technology with the open comb, single blade, and pivoting head. Apparently, one of the design criteria was its ease of rinsing, as there isn'...
- Wed Aug 10, 2016 2:39 pm
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Gillette Guard vs. Bic Normal for travel
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2871
Gillette Guard vs. Bic Normal for travel
Today, I was short on time, so instead of using my ATT M1, I reached for a Gillette Guard. I used Trader Joe's Honey Mango Brushless Shave Cream which is a great value and provided a lot of lubricity yet wipes off clean with a wash cloth. The Gillette Guard delivers an acceptable shave, but not quit...
- Tue Aug 09, 2016 6:21 pm
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Above The Tie M1
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2106
Above The Tie M1
I acquired an Above The Tie M1 Razor which is the mild safety bar. I've shaved with it four times using a couple of Polsilver Super Iridium Blades. It is beautifully machined out of stainless. It shaves very smoothly, and it is easy to find the blade angle. It is on the mild side, but causes me no i...
- Tue Aug 02, 2016 6:19 pm
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: iKon B1 Open Comb
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1633
iKon B1 Open Comb
I ordered an iKon B1 Open Comb Head, from Phil at Bullgoose Shaving Supplies, A-la-Carte to put on an extra Ikon Bulldog Handle that I had from my only other Ikon product, the excellent Shavecraft 101 which I had paired with a different handle. The black Ikon B1 Open Comb looks great on the stainles...
- Sun Nov 23, 2014 7:49 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Eclipse Red Ring Razor
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5510
Re: Eclipse Red Ring Razor
Gary, it sounds like you are really enjoying this hobby! I've been enjoying your posts. The Eclipse Red Ring is a beautiful razor. I wish someone would do a reproduction of it, but that would make too much sense. I have the Ikon Shavecraft razor, and I love it. I was glad that Greg finally added an ...
- Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:43 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Current Production TTOs
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4945
Re: Current Production TTOs
I'm a fan of the Feather Popular TTO that retails for around $20 online. It works best with sharp blades from the same brand.