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I've had a nice little Gillette Old Style razor for a few months now - picked it up on ebay for a reasonable price, but having heard about its reputation for being aggressive, it has stayed in its box - untill today.
I took the decision that there's no point having the thing unless I'm going to give it a try - and I'm glad I did.
I loaded it up with a Nacet Platinum, and whipped up a good lather of Valobra using my new Vie-Long customised 13061, and took the plunge...
Result?
No fuss, no drama, no nicks, blood, and not even any irritation. Just a smooth, easy shave from a delightfully balanced razor. Even spalshing on some 4711 aftershave didn't show up any issues. I have to say I'm impressed - I'd always believed the Old Style was somewhat fearsome with modern blades, but it works for me.
Into the rotation it goes... :icon_razz:
I took the decision that there's no point having the thing unless I'm going to give it a try - and I'm glad I did.
I loaded it up with a Nacet Platinum, and whipped up a good lather of Valobra using my new Vie-Long customised 13061, and took the plunge...
Result?
No fuss, no drama, no nicks, blood, and not even any irritation. Just a smooth, easy shave from a delightfully balanced razor. Even spalshing on some 4711 aftershave didn't show up any issues. I have to say I'm impressed - I'd always believed the Old Style was somewhat fearsome with modern blades, but it works for me.
Into the rotation it goes... :icon_razz: