TobyC
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Purpose built versus eye candy fluff.
How has your shaving journey evolved?
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Twelvefret
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It would be difficult to argue that blade holders, of endless variety, were not and are not now built with a purpose and that purpose to remove hair as close as possible.
As far as eye candy goes, no more ornate design was ever produced as the GEM Damaskeene Lather catchers. Further back, makers produced beautiful etchings on their straight razor offerings. Appearance matters. As my uncle used to say, "it only costs a little more to go first class.
Lest we forget, the Gillette Pocket Edition from the teens.
As far as eye candy goes, no more ornate design was ever produced as the GEM Damaskeene Lather catchers. Further back, makers produced beautiful etchings on their straight razor offerings. Appearance matters. As my uncle used to say, "it only costs a little more to go first class.
Lest we forget, the Gillette Pocket Edition from the teens.
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Sideburns
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I ended up looking for a cheapo TTO Gillette on EBay - I decided I didn’t want to travel with a razor that I’d ponied up some serious cash on, instead I was after something that would be o.k to use for a week or two and I wouldn’t miss if it didn’t turn up on the luggage carousel at either end of a trip.
I was lucky enough to find a Weishi 9306C. I’d seen the make got a mention on an old Sharpologist article I’d read sometime ago, but aside from that I knew nothing about them. I could see it was a basic TTO razor, made in China. it looked in good condition and had what looked like an excellent grip pattern on the handle. I took a chance and stumped up my £5.92 - with delivery it was £8.94 and so I bought a used Weishi 9306C. I thought it was worth a try at that price.
Cards on the table, I wasn’t expecting much, but in the hand, it seemed well constructed with the mechanism smooth yet deliberate and the fit / finish is very nice.
I soaked in hot water with disinfectant, then cleaned it with anti bacterial dish soap and a toothbrush, before finally soaking it in rubbing alcohol for a few hours. After that I rinsed it off left to dry and used it the next day.
I put in a new blade and had a very mild 2 pass shave, no issues, no surprises, very light and easy to use. Daft I know, but I wanted to find fault with the razor, but I couldn’t, it’s perfectly serviceable, I’ll use it to travel along with a Yaqi synthetic brush I also keep for travelling. Neither of which I’ll miss if my bags don’t turn up when I arrive at my destination.
Some pictures below with my Gillette Fatboy and Slim either side to show off scale. It’s about 62g in weight and about 85mm in length. I also had a go at trying to show the blade exposure.
I know it’s not for Gillette purists - but it definitely has a place in my kit and I won’t fret if it’s lost somewhere in transit.
I was lucky enough to find a Weishi 9306C. I’d seen the make got a mention on an old Sharpologist article I’d read sometime ago, but aside from that I knew nothing about them. I could see it was a basic TTO razor, made in China. it looked in good condition and had what looked like an excellent grip pattern on the handle. I took a chance and stumped up my £5.92 - with delivery it was £8.94 and so I bought a used Weishi 9306C. I thought it was worth a try at that price.
Cards on the table, I wasn’t expecting much, but in the hand, it seemed well constructed with the mechanism smooth yet deliberate and the fit / finish is very nice.
I soaked in hot water with disinfectant, then cleaned it with anti bacterial dish soap and a toothbrush, before finally soaking it in rubbing alcohol for a few hours. After that I rinsed it off left to dry and used it the next day.
I put in a new blade and had a very mild 2 pass shave, no issues, no surprises, very light and easy to use. Daft I know, but I wanted to find fault with the razor, but I couldn’t, it’s perfectly serviceable, I’ll use it to travel along with a Yaqi synthetic brush I also keep for travelling. Neither of which I’ll miss if my bags don’t turn up when I arrive at my destination.
Some pictures below with my Gillette Fatboy and Slim either side to show off scale. It’s about 62g in weight and about 85mm in length. I also had a go at trying to show the blade exposure.
I know it’s not for Gillette purists - but it definitely has a place in my kit and I won’t fret if it’s lost somewhere in transit.
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TobyC
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I've got a Micro Touch One, which is the same razor rebranded for the pawn shop guy. It's not bad at all, not exactly a clone of a Super Speed, but a good shaver.
DesertIguana
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Think I am to point of understand a BBS, or DFS, is NOT ABOUT Hardware, or Software.
It is about TECHNIQUE, Muscle Memory, and taking the time to let what ever Soap, Croup, or Cream to do it's magic. Soften Beard to the point it comes off easier, and better. When its is saturated.
It is about TECHNIQUE, Muscle Memory, and taking the time to let what ever Soap, Croup, or Cream to do it's magic. Soften Beard to the point it comes off easier, and better. When its is saturated.
Sideburns
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That’s interesting, I wonder if it sells well in whatever names it goes by. It’s at such a low price point.
I’ve certainly had a few good shaves out of mine and I really can’t see any reason to put it in a drawer and wait until I go on holiday to use it. It’s going in the rotation with the others.