Old type Gillette

dodgy said:
Arko was the first soap I ever tried and at the time I enjoyed it. Scent was bad but it lathered up fine and performance was ok. Since then I've realized there's lots better products available and never use the stuff except when I feel nostalgic about my time in a Turkish prison on cleaning day.
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I've never been in a Turkish prison so that might be a factor, but I like the smell :D
 
Well, i've just had a shave with my 104 year old Gillette :)
I put in a new Gillette 7 OClock Super Platinum blade, lathered up the Arko & got to grips with my new razor.
Very nice, I really like it. The teeth are quite noticeable on the face but it caused me no issues & no cuts. Result was (according to Sophie) a nice smooth face.
This is a definite hit, I like it a lot.
 
Beardie said:
Well, i've just had a shave with my 104 year old Gillette :)
I put in a new Gillette 7 OClock Super Platinum blade, lathered up the Arko & got to grips with my new razor.
Very nice, I really like it. The teeth are quite noticeable on the face but it caused me no issues & no cuts. Result was (according to Sophie) a nice smooth face.
This is a definite hit, I like it a lot.
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If you had REAL carbon steel blades like it was meant for, it would be sooo much better.
 
TobyC said:
Mr. know-it-all strikes again.
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Its been proven many times over the decades. The carbon blades these razor were actually designed with, have a different resistance to bending. And if you carefully study some of these razors, like the

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1920's Gillette New Standard Gold 3 Piece Open Comb Razor, Case, & Blade Bank | eBay

1920's Gillette New Standard Gold 3 Piece Open Comb Razor, Case, & Blade Bank. Good condition for its age. There is some plate loss as shown. The case has some damage as shown. Please refer to photos for complete condition. This razor has been lightly cleaned with warm water but should be...
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I had the "bostonian" in silver like plate material. FIne razor, lovely heft. But with a modern super thing blade, the blade could bend far too much on its own. Even a treet black beauty still had a good bit of flex to the edge. Traded it off because i couldnt hack the head shape.
 
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