- Joined
- Monday May 1, 2017
- Location
- London
Looks like this one:View attachment 97791
Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
Unknown shaving brush
Flying Eagle pink and yellow
Gillette US Aristocrat (I think - memory is weak)
Ackay tobacco cologne
I've had those Flying Eagle blades (which are silver coloured metal but I'm sure I've seen black ones) for I don't know how long, and can't recall shaving with one. Certainly no entry on the blade spreadsheet.
Starts off a little scrape but not unpleasant. Seems to get fairly close but not amazing. Doesn't seem to irritate if I go over the same area several times.
Will see how many shaves I can get from it then put it on the spreadsheet.
If anyone can tell from my crap photo if the name of the razor is incorrect or incomplete please let me know.
I'm not an expert but that ball end Tech you got there looks about right for the set.Saturday December 17, 2022
Razor: Gillette Tech ??
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Vintage Unbranded/Tuxedo
Soap: Colgate Cup
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,503
Gillette Travel Set my dad got as a gift for his 21st trip around the sun when he was stationed with the Air Force in England. It was missing the razor so I bought this "Made in England" Tech. Probably the wrong one and would like to know from the Tech Gurus what this one is and what the correct one would be. ( @pjgh @Tony'schin @TobyC etc ) This one is a rough specimen, Made in England aluminum base plate and handle but heavier top cap with the Gillette logo. Also wonder what brush it may have had in these sets? Thanks for any help !! Have a great day !!
That’s been my experience with the Excalibur, I’ve tried 4 or 5 blades but the Feather Pro and Kai Pink have been my preferred blades. It definitely improves after a couple of uses though even with those blades.AC-SE blades do sometimes feel harsh on the first run. Give it a few more goes, I'll bet the 2nd run through maybe 9 or 10th will be smooth. I have only tried one Proline in an Excalibur head to be fair. It was OK on the 2nd run onwards but I preferred Feather Pro or Kai Captain titan mild 'pink'.
Thanks Luke, so glad you like it. Best Regards BrianPrep: ESC pre shave oil mixed with Proraso sensitive pre shave cream
Brush: ESC Medium Jock synthetic
Razor: Henson AL13 Mild V2
Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (2)
Cream: Signature Soaps Valentia
PS 1: Southern Witchcrafts Incorporeal
Postie brought my Signature Soap today (among many other things) and I couldn't resist giving it a try tonight. @BrianH all I can say is that I understand the reviews now! Wonderful soap in all regards, and I can't wait to buy more in the new year.
A nice error free shave and good smooth results.
Wednesday 21st December
Ganders Goat Soap w/Hop, Sage & Birch
DR Harris Arlington Shaving Bowl & Razorock 400 w/HJM Professional Boar 25mm
Merkur 37C & Gillette Rhino (3)
Pinaud Clubman Original Aftershave Lotion
Three great shaves with this discontinued Gillette blade, one of those from the Shanghai plant a good few years back when output was sometimes considered a bit hit and miss. Well, I liked these blades back then (maybe circa-2015) and finding a single on in the bottom of a razor case certainly enjoyed revisiting it.
Now that the Shanghai plant is known to be putting out some really good blades, like the Super Gillette Blue and the London Bridge, I wonder if this (already) excellent blade has morphed into one of those. Having use the Super Gillette Blue just the other week, I can say that one is smoother than this Rhino. I would not be at all surprise if the London Bridge gives a very similar shave. I'll be popping one into much the same routine next.
Excellent, too, to use the refined Merkur 37C. With a very sharp blade locked in, very capable and super-smooth.
Prep: ESC pre shave oil mixed with Proraso sensitive pre shave cream
Brush: ESC Medium Jock synthetic
Razor: Henson AL13 Mild V2
Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (2)
Cream: Signature Soaps Valentia
PS 1: Southern Witchcrafts Incorporeal
Postie brought my Signature Soap today (among many other things) and I couldn't resist giving it a try tonight. @BrianH all I can say is that I understand the reviews now! Wonderful soap in all regards, and I can't wait to buy more in the new year.
A nice error free shave and good smooth results.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?