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  1. 3rd March 2012, 02:54 PM #31
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    vnx205 - I can well understand why you want to hide yours !

    Well after seeing these on a local internet classifieds site, I bought them.
    Paid too much, probably. (no, not telling) Anyway I wanted them so there you go.

    I know one is a Valet Autostrop (no idea what age) and one a Gillette. Aside from that, I know very little.

    Here are the pics of what I bought - dazzle me with your knowledge people !








































    It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".


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    The Gillette one turns out to be
    http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/The...W%20Canada.JPG

    Known as a great shaver, this model was typically provided for free with the purchase of a related product such as Palmolive Shave Soap or Colgate Shave Stick.

    I'll definitely be using this one when I clean it up. With the open comb it will be the razor of choice if and when I decide the beard must go.
    It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".


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  3. 3rd March 2012, 06:15 PM #33
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    The last thing I think of when I see these things is safety for some reason...
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  4. 3rd March 2012, 06:49 PM #34
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    clubagreenie - you actually have to try pretty hard to cut yourself. Its not as hard to shave this way as many people seem to think...


    Anyway I had a shave with the Gillette after cleaning it up a bit.
    Definitely nowhere as nice as my Merkur, but could well be that I need more practice.
    Definitely need to hold it at a different angle compared to the Merkur.

    I can see that the long comb on the Gillette should make it a good choice when the beard eventually comes off.
    It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".


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    I used an old Gillette one for years that was Da's, then I think he pinched it back when he moved up north twenty years ago.

    God only knows where it is now.
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    Just bought some new Feather brand blades (the only ones still made to suit autostrop valet razors) - the blades were cheap enough USD$4.50 for 5 blades but $13.50 for shipping hurt.

    Oh well I bought 25 blades so that should last me approximately forever since I won't be using it every day.
    It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".


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    As a young lad I always had a buzz cut on the noggin. Twice I actually went bald. First time the barber did it with a cut-throat and I could just feel the tiniest bit of stubble. Second time a mate did it with a Phillishave electric job, and it was smooth as silk.

    Despite this, I always hated electric shavers for my face.

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    Well I've been alternating between my Merkur HD and my Gillette open comb (above).

    Loving it.

    problem is i get such a good shave I dont have to shave as often. Bugger.
    It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".


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    1994 Defender 130 HCPU "Rolly"
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  9. 5th June 2013, 08:06 PM #39
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    Just scored an almost mint Gillette TTO Adjustable Slim. J3 date code (3rd quarter 1964).
    I'll give it a whirl when I get some blades.

    Then find a blade hone/sharpener. Could always try the waterglass trick first I suppose.
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    Is it wrong that I have a group section of contact in my phone for hair removal, and none of them do anything facial (well hair removal wise anyway)
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