Tuesday August 30, 2022
Razor: Roller Guard Razor
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Spartan Custom/Cashmere
Soap: Mcduff's Birch + Root
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Nivea 2 into 1
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,393
Some realize they made a roller guard they sold to use with the Gillette old types but fewer know the company had a complete Roller Guard Razor as well. I've had the Guard before in the green box and sold it as I acquired some time ago the actual Roller Guard Razor. The Guard does indeed actually roll as you shave. Some blade feel, but a mild yet efficient shave. Have a great day Everyone !
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Not sure but it was not done by Gillette. It was it's own company from my understanding in late 1920's. I would say Wilkinson beat them as the Pall Mall was @1905 at least and mine it a rollerLove the Roller Guard Razor.
I wonder if Wilkinson put the roller guard on their razor before or after Gillette? I’m guessing before.
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Had a quick look at the blades supplied with the ER Ambassador and they seemed serviceable. There's a lot more weight to these than the modern GEM blades, of course it doesn't have the notches or middle cut out either so makes sense.
First pass impression, seems to make significantly more noise than the PTFE GEM blades, more an observation rather than anything significant. Smooth feeling straight away and a decent amount mowed down, second pass took the rest. I will say I didn't feel like I needed a first shave to break it in as I do with the modern efforts so that's a plus.
Happy days, I may have to do a side by side with the blades to get a straight up comparison but overall can't complain. I won't be going out of my way to hunt additional blades down when they're gone as I'm perfectly happy with the moderns but it's a small change of pace.
Love the Roller Guard Razor.
I wonder if Wilkinson put the roller guard on their razor before or after Gillette? I’m guessing before.
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These Roller Guards were adjustable too but you probably knew that. Read the Ad about backing it off some for tougher beards.Slightly different on the underside ... same "Roller Guard Razor Co" but "Patent XXXXX" on the lower part. The handle is just some Frankenrazor thing.
From memory, yes, a mild shave due to the slight exposure and minimal gap akin to the PAL/Personna Tech-alikes? Fun!
Yep, I haven't landed one of those yet. Nice !Before! In fact, before Gillette even made a razor ...
Wilkinson Sword had the "Patent Roller Safety Shaver" in 1903. The Pall Mall you showed was the successor to that razor.
... this one:
EDIT ... and yes, it'll take a GEM blade:
... which you might see notice similarity with the Henckels Rapide? Wilkinson Sword licensed the design to Henckels but kept the roller part to themselves, hence the Rapide had a regular tooth comb.
@Dave in KY
I don't have one, I wasn't sure whether I would be able to bring these back, thought they might have been use and bin. I'll keep an eye out and see what I can find.If you don't have a dedicated ASR style stropper and belt strop, it'd be worth seeking out a set as they do a better job than a blade holder and taut straight strop.
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