Gillette one piece Tech Milord model

Shave of the Day
September 30, 2013

DR Harris Windsor soap
Kingsley badger brush
Gillette One Piece Tech, Milord model
Kai stainless blade (2)
Lucky Tiger Bay Rum aftershave



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Gillette Goodwill

Shave of the Day
September 29, 2013

Taylor of Old Bond Street Lavender soap
Omega boar brush
Gillette Goodwill razor (1931-1935)
Chroma Diamonte Blade (1)
Lucky Tiger Bay Rum


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Grandpa's New Improved

Shave of the Day
September 28, 2013

•Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood soap
•Kingsley badger brush
•Gillette New Improved Standard (1922)
•Kai Stainless Steel blade (1)
•Old Spice aftershave

Today is a special day. Not only is it my wife's birthday, but also my grandfather, Robert C. Griscom's 123rd birthday (if he were still alive).

I have what I believe to be his razor. He died the year my parents were married.

He was a record presser for Victor Talking Machine. His hands were so toughened by his work that he could place a boiling tea kettle on the palm of his hand and not get burned.

He also played the violin. I always picture my grandfather playing the violin while my grandmother played the piano, and the two of them sang together.

The razor has been dropped several times over the years, all four corners have bent teeth. The case is well worn. The blade I found in the razor was from 1932 (C2 blue blade).

The bent teeth did not present any problem shaving. The New Improved is a great razor. The Kai blade worked well ; a great combination.


So happy birthday grandpa. Today you are remembered.



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Gillette Milord Tech

Shave of the Day
September 27, 2013
•Omega Cream
•Muhle badger brush
•Gillette Milord Tech
•Gillette Silver Blue blade (9)
•Aqua Velva Ice Blue Classic


aftershave


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Gillette Black Handle Super Speed

Shave of the Day
September 26, 2013

•Taylor of Old Bond Street Lavender
•Omega boar brush
•Gillette Black Handle Super Speed
•Gillette 7 o'clock platinum blade (4)
•Pinaud Clubman



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iKon Open Comb

Shave of the Day
September 25, 2013

•Taylor of Old Bond Street Lavender soap
•Ever-Ready 200M boar brush
•iKon open comb razor
•Shark Super Chrome blade (5)
•Mennen Skin Bracer

It has been over a month since I have used the iKon open comb. I abandoned it for the slant. This razor provides an easy and comfortable shave. Aided by TOBS Lavender and finished with Skin Bracer. What a way to start the day.



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Gem Micromatic open comb

Shave of the Day
September 24, 2013

•DR Harris Windsor soap
•Omega boar brush
•Gem Micromatic Open Comb razor
•Gem Coated Stainless Steel blade (8)
•Pinaud Clubman Classic Vanilla


Finally giving the Milord a rest. The MMOC is also a favorite. A close easy shave.



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