I have a GEM Damaskeene open comb on its way to me right now and I'm very excited to use it.
Also moarteen hype is real. I wasn't exactly ready to drop $200 on shaving stuff today, but I'm glad to hear that it's so close to shipping!
Also moarteen hype is real.
I've been waiting for this moment and can't wait to see an sotd thread full of Moarteens, Moar boars and Rich Mooses
Picked up my aristocrat jr. Gave it a good clean. I think it’s a #51 / #53, but it was just the razor without packaging so no way to tell.
Put in a GSB. Very good shave, nice and close, no weepers on my scalp or my chin where I typically get them.
The handle feels so thin but so well balanced. The TTO action is smooth, I could just sit here twisting it all day.
Getting under my nose was much easier and smoother than with a Merkur.
Those old Gillettes are excellent razors!
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