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Well..The 1904 Gillette Patent Stopped Anybody Legally Using a DE System Until the Patents Expired in 1921..This was about the Same Time as the Great Depression..But..It Opened the Door for Other Companies to Compete with them..Which they Obviously Did..Profits Plummeted..King Gillette Almost Ruined the Company by Breaching a Patent that Auto Strop took them to Court for..Gillette was Basically Taken Over by Auto Strop Management..OK, however I stand by my theory that they switched to safety bar razors as they simply shave smoother on the whole for most (note I did not say all) men and Gillette at that point in time needed a "home run" as they had lost tons of $$ due to encroaching competition & the Great Depression.
http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/the-gillette-company-history/
Just put it on hand tight don't force it. Let me know what you think.I must say in regards to quality control, my OC NEW razor I believe is approximately from the late 30s early 40s the build quality is exceptional compare to say my EJ89, one thing I am unsure is how tight to tighten it up is there a risk of stripping threads due to age etc
Yes well in fact I only recently found the GSB to be my favourite blade about 2 months ago I will be going back to it as I wasn't sure just how aggressive this razor is now I know it's not too bad so I will try again my second method with the GSBYour second method is the way to go and you'll find the angle instinctively after a couple of shaves.
I'd also suggest going back to the GSB, one of my favourite blades and you obviously like them as well.
I don't find the old or new type to be aggressive shavers. They were made for the masses and most people want a comfortable shave.Yes well in fact I only recently found the GSB to be my favourite blade about 2 months ago I will be going back to it as I wasn't sure just how aggressive this razor is now I know it's not too bad so I will try again my second method with the GSB
Now you've had time to hone your technique and changed blades, how does it compare to the EJ?Yes well in fact I only recently found the GSB to be my favourite blade about 2 months ago I will be going back to it as I wasn't sure just how aggressive this razor is now I know it's not too bad so I will try again my second method with the GSB
Hello,Now you've had time to hone your technique and changed blades, how does it compare to the EJ?
My immediate thought was that it's not to do with shaving but I could t rule it out completely yet, I believe it more to be to do with the sun as I haven't changed shower gel or anything however I will keep an eye and see what happens, I will shave again with the Astra SP blades as I quite like them in the NEW as opposed to the others I have I even have some feathers I may try too. Have you used feathers or any other blade in the NEW?If it's not in the beard area, it's not a result of shaving.
It could be the sun or have you changed shower gel?
You might need medical advice if it persists.
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