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Thanks for the question @Satanfriendly. In truth, no. Both sides of the razor are equally efficient, but they each have a different character, so it's more a matter of have some fun with it.Nice razor Choice. Any preference over which side?
Thanks for the question @Satanfriendly. In truth, no. Both sides of the razor are equally efficient, but they each have a different character, so it's more a matter of have some fun with it.
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Sotd - I could tell you about my excellent shave this morning - but - here is some razor porn instead. Enjoy - cheers - I.
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Sotd - I could tell you about my excellent shave this morning - but - here is some razor porn instead. Enjoy - cheers - I.
I would say that both sides of the OSS are on a par with my Feather AS-D1 and Ikon OC, toward the mild end of the spectrum. I had an SB plate some time ago, and found, the same as you, that it was very aggressive, perhaps more so than the R41. I preferred the R41, it was easier to shave with, for me.It was curiosity as I found the OC very much on the mild side while the closed very aggressive and ended up swapping my OC plate for another SB. I wondered if the OSS is much the same.
A beautiful razor!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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