Razor: Gillette Single Ring
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: Brush Experimental Alpha
Lather: Goldex Nova Fórmula Additional
Care: Alum Block
Shave of the day 26th April 2021
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Shave of the day 23rd April 2021
Razor: Merkur 39C Slant
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: Brush Experimental Alpha
Lather: Proraso Menthol & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
Additional Care: Alum Block
Dr Scott’s Magnetic Safety Razor
I stumbled over an old advertisement today… and it is a long time since I’ve been looking at the woo-woo magnetic razors.
On the surface, it seems to be the same pseudo-science as the other crankcases. I’m pretty sure that if I dig down deeper, it will still be the same pseudo-science as the other crankcases. The more things change etc.
At least this one came in a stylish tin box. And given that it has been patented… I feel a follow on post coming on sometime in the future.
Shave of the day 21st April 2021
Razor: Merkur 39C Slant
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: Brush Experimental Alpha
Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
Additional Care: Alum Block
A great source for razor photos
I realise this may not be useful for everyone, but if you’re looking for photos of old (and new) safety razors you might find this handy:
It is a wonderful resource for free to use images and other media. Need a photo of a American Safety Razor Company razor? They got plenty. How about the all but forgotten Christy razors? Plenty of those too.
Google Image Search can be handy, but for a more focused search try Wikimedia Commons.
Shave of the day 19th April 2021
Razor: Merkur 39C Slant
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: Vie-Long #12705B
Lather: Jabonman Mediterráno L.E. BullGoose
Additional Care: Alum Block
Shave of the day 16th April 2021
Razor: Merkur (?) NOS Bakelite Slant
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: Vie-Long #14033
Lather: Pereira Shavery Shaving Cream w/ Activated Charcoal
Additional Care: Alum Block
Let the Gillette prove itself
Old advertisement often seems more honest than the ones I’m subjected to today. Back in the day, an advertisement tried to sell a product. Today they seem to often try to sell a lifestyle – or the image of a lifestyle.
As an example, take this Gillette advertisement from 12th august 1904.
Buy one. Try it for a month. Not happy? Here is your money back, and you’re welcome! After all, Gillette back then stood behind their razor – instead of trying to sell the idea of being smooth shaven.
Although… I suspect they would happily deduct the cost of the one to three blades you had used during that month.
Shave of the day 14th April 2021
Razor: Merkur (?) NOS Bakelite Slant
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: Wilkinson Sword Badger
Lather: Dr Selby Lavender
Additional Care: Alum Block
Shave of the day 12th April 2021
Razor: Merkur (?) NOS Bakelite Slant
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: Vie-Long #13051M
Lather: Williams Mug shaving soap
Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
Additional Care: Alum Block