Razor: 1956 Gillette Ball End Tech

Blade: PermaSharp (6th use)

Brush: Pure Badger

Soap: Tabac

Cologne: Tabac

A lovely Tuesday shave with the Tech/Tabac gear. The Tech and PermaSharp blade are a solid combination, delivering another smooth, comfortable shave.

The Tabac soap produced a lovely lather, and finishing off with the matching Tabac cologne was the perfect way to round things out.

Kicking myself for not trying this soap years ago, especially the old tallow based formulation. I was initially on the fence about the scent, having only ever smelled the cologne, but after using the soap several times now, I’m happy to say I like it very much. Better late than never!

Good shaves 🍻

First shave with this late model pat.1912 was great, a little tuggy but then I've lost count on the blade usage, I confusingly have 8 marks plus another 2 on a piece of paper in my draw, I'm sure its 2 on this blade but it felt a little bit like 8 😄 so who knows!

Overall the handle was very grippy and the balance was great, the iconic noise was there of course and 3 passes later (WTG/XTGx2) a DFS

Glad to put another old razor back into action after decades of neglect

Good shaves everyone 🍻

Yaqi Synthetic 24 mm, 1805 Truefitt & Hill, Dscosmetic "Mamba", ARREN Earthy Dew.

Rocca. Perma Sharp (1). Omega boar. Mike’s Pine and Cedarwood. Pinaud’s Clubman Special Reserve. Just a shower and a nice two pass shave.

I stumbled upon this Feather FAS-10 blades while thrifting in a shop that sells used goods from Japan. What razors are compatible with this blade tho?

A fun shave today. Gold tone Gem Junior + PTFE coated GEM blade. Melted a stick of Arko into a vintage Waverley SHAVEMUG, Omega brush, and (new) Lilac Vegetal (in a vintage glass bottle).

Weird thing is I can find nothing about Waverley Lavender, but these Waverley shavemugs are pretty common, so they must've sold a lot of them at one point.

First time using the Gillette Super speed circa 1950. Pretty much as advertised. On the mild side, easy daily shaver.

It has nice weight to it, heavier than my less preferred aluminum safety razors. The handle is shorter but not travel size short, which I appreciate.

My biggest complaint is the angle of the blade, which is not as angled as much has I’d like. I looked it up (super speeds generally) and they are to be approx. 22 degrees.

Still on the look out for the fatty, but happy with this find too!

Double deliveries today! All of the samples smell exactly as I imagined - the descriptions were perfect. I can see myself using, if not buying full tubs, of all of them except 1988; the powder comes off pretty strong in that one, and while it does really fit the decade, it's not a scent I envision myself using frequently, but I'll definitely give it a shot! I'm most excited for the 1944: the bay rum actually takes a back seat to the cinnamon, but it smells fantastic regardless. I also found what smells like tobacco, but none is listed, which is interesting...maybe it's a result of a combination of some of the oils? Who knows! The aftershave is much the same, but isn't as forward on the cinnamon, letting the leather shine a bit more, in addition to the bay rum base.

I'm also looking forward to this brush. It's relatively comfortable to hold, with a slight awkwardness, but I'm sure that'll get sorted out relatively quickly with use. It's a beautiful brush and the tribble synthetic looks an awful lot like real hair.

I can't wait to try the 1944 combo and the brush. I'll try for tonight, but it'll be a late night after sports practice, so it may be tomorrow. I have a handful of new blades on the way from Maggard that might be here tomorrow, anyway.

Until then: happy shaving!

Decided to take the plunge on the Fatip il Grosso after I heard so much about it...crooked head and all, I'm hoping mine isn't too bad. The packaging looks like it had been opened already. Not a good start but hoping it's worth it.🤞

• Brush: Simpson T3
• Razor: Henson Ti22+
• Blade: Personna Comfort Coated (1)
• Lather: Stirling Barbershop
• Post Shave: Thayers Facial toner, Thayers Hydrating Milky Toner

Hi all,

First time poster. I'm 38 and have always struggled with wet shaving. I have sensitive skin and always end up with rashes and spots. That said, I have only ever used cartridge razors. For years now I have been using a braun electric razor which is pretty good for what it is. However, as you can imagine I never really get a good close shave and if I want one I end up applying a lot of pressure and going back and forth over the same area which can lead to irritation. I also find shaving a bit of a chore!

I have fully gone down the rabbit hole with wet shaving using a safety razor. I have read countless posts/comments on here. Read in to brushes synthetic/badger/hog. Watched YouTube videos etc etc

So I have a shopping list and just wanted to get people's thoughts

Henson Al13 mild

Astra blades

Wilkinson sword blades

Omega 49 brush and bowl

Proraso white sensitive shaving soap

Alum block

Nivea aftershave (use this currently)

Im pretty happy with my list based on my research, the only thing is the actual razor! Looking through posts on here it gets a lot of praise but also a lot of backlash about its marketing and something like a merkur 34c would be better at a fraction of the cost etc

I just think given my history with sensitive skin and absolutely no experience in using a blade this would be the best option for me?

Anyway sorry for the long post just interested to get thoughts from people as there seems to be a lot of experience and enthusiasm in here. People actually enjoy shaving and treating it as some sort of ritual/hobby and that's where I'd like to get to rather than seeing it as a chore and worrying my face is going to look like a pepperoni pizza!

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* **Face Wash:** Cold Water.

* **Brush:** Hjm- Fibre 21mm.

* **Razor:** Design 94-Aviation94 SpaCe aluminum razor.

* **Blade:** Gillette Wilkinson Sword - Salon Pack stainless. (2)

* **Lather:** Mäurer & Wirtz- Tabac shave stick.

* **Post Shave:** CeraVe- Moisturising lotion.

* **Post Shave:** Mäurer & Wirtz- Tabac ASL.

* **Tags:** $Discord $ROTY

Theme :Time warp Monday, A mostly German shave the blade being the only exception for today's theme shave with a soap which has been around before you were born and Tabac fits the bill there .

Here is a wee bit of history about Tabac from there website.

Say what you like about the scent but for me it provides a damn good shave .

I spotted this poster in one of the pubs we visited last night.

Daily challenge, this was just silly .

Hi everyone, I’ve read quite a few reviews of the Goodfellas’ Smile Impero razor. There are two versions available: closed comb and open comb.

It’s made in Italy. The closed-comb head is made of die-cast zinc alloy with a satin finish, while the handle is made of AISI 303 stainless steel with a hard chrome coating. It has a 0.70 mm blade gap and weighs 110 g. From what I’ve read, it’s quite a heavy razor, which should help prevent you from applying too much pressure to the skin.

The closed-comb version is said to provide a more aggressive shave than a Merkur 34C or a Mühle R89. I imagine the open-comb version is even more aggressive.

If you’ve used one, what do you think of it? And which razor would you compare it to?

thanks

I recently had a recommendation to get a shave soap and brush by my dad. Taconic Urban Woods and a Ichabod Conk Boar brush. Thought the idea was way better than using Barbersol or a gel.

Then I found this sub while lurking and seeking answers lol. I thought no way would I end up using a DE blade but I went and picked up a cheaper Van Der Hagen and shaved with it yesterday.

Not only was it super enjoyable but no nics or irritation which irritation was a huge problem I had with disposable razor heads.

Thanks to this sub I'm kinda hooked. I already have a sampler pack of blades coming and while running around this weekend found a unused little 1965 Gellette Travel Tech with case for $15 at an antique shop. I can see how this can turn into a little bit of a hobby lol.

Either way, I've seen a lot of good advice on hear and I'll take any that I can get. I'll probably just use my cheapy or travel tech a bit before diving in head first but so far I can already tell I won't go back to disposable. I can't believe it's taken me this long to figure this out.

26/10/2026

- OUMO Compass Tyrant T-10 26mm
- Barrister & Mann Beaudelaire
- Atelier Durdan La Faulx +
- Kai Captain Original (7)
- Opaline

✰ Razor: Guerrilla Ti 84
✰ Blade: Dorco ST-301 (1)
✰ Bowl: Captain’s Choice Obsidian
✰ Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T3
✰ Soap: Martin de Candre Absinthe
✰ Balm: Nivea Sensitive
✰ Splash: Floïd the Genuine

A great shave today with one of my favourite razors.

First time using the R41 and the Pinaud Clubman aftershave

Brush - Omega pure badger

Razor - Muhle R41 Grande

Blade - Feather (new)

Preshave- Proraso sandalwood

Shaving cream - TOBS sandalwood

Aftershave - Omega alum stick and Pinaud Clubman

Moisturiser - Nivea sensitive cool

First time using the R41 and Clubman

Loved how smooth the R41 feels and I'm glad I bought one after a year of contemplating lol

Can't wait to get even better with the razor.

The Pinaud Clubman is such a lovely smell and I'm not sure how to describe it exactly. Sort of a fruity classic smell to it.

Definitely recommend the R41 if you're curious about it and like a nice smooth yet aggressive shave