Well after a lovely holiday weekend I decided to reach for the last Aristocrat (or the first) in the collection. This set is beautiful and the French Ivory case in very fine condition. The interior has been redone and cleaned up quite nicely. The blade banks came with unused and period correct 3 hole blades and an unopened tuck of the same. The single ring included in the set is in very fine condition and though it would be from perhaps the very end / beginning of the serial number / no serial number era, I do believe it may be a mismatch. However, it is a beautiful set that has withstood the test of time. Aristocrat indeed! It was loaded up for today's ritual with a Gillette Platinum.
Today's soap was Barrister & Mann Tuesday. Yes, apropos indeed! Love the lavender and violet in this scent and it is just so easy to use.
Lathered up with the Chubby 1 and enjoyed a wonderful three pass BBS shave. I enjoyed the New LC Shave earlier last week but this single ring is hard to beat! It is near perfect in its weight and balance and shaves incredibly well! Hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful long weekend. Happy shaves all!
Rating: 5 / 5
Razor: Gillette Aristocrat 1916-20
Blade: Gillette Platinum
Brush: Simpson Chubby 1
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Lotion
Lather: Barrister & Mann Tuesday
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Tuesday
Additional Care: B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
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