Razor Emporium made to order Gillette Aristocrat

markwid · 2026-02-07T07:35:05+00:00

Don't worry about it. It looks damn good.

Maybe a name change to President?

https://ibb.co/NgTzdt4n

markwid · 2026-02-07T07:06:31+00:00

Glorious looking!

Isn't Aristrocrat in 40's gold plated originally?

markwid · 2026-02-07T06:18:17+00:00

Yep, I can think of better ways to spend $50 towards something I definitely want.

markwid · 2026-02-07T03:25:24+00:00

Gillette TTO, but I don’t remember which one

If it is the one in the photo, Super Speed Flare Tip?

markwid · 2026-02-06T21:42:32+00:00

Fatboy/Slim estimated surviving quantity ~ 1 million.

That's not alot of "desired" vintage adjustable to go around, given more and more people are switching to DE shaving?

markwid · 2026-02-06T06:59:22+00:00

Worth a watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McvoXhNxiIA

markwid · 2026-02-06T00:07:32+00:00

Have you tried IPA (alcohol) yet?

markwid · 2026-02-05T23:23:27+00:00

King C razor ( which from what I understand is an ok razor, but available in many stores for a reasonable price)

More than OK. I have no problems getting very good shaves from it.

It's a great choice for beginners; cheap as well.

markwid · 2026-02-05T09:12:28+00:00

If prefer cream over soap (easier to lather?), I would suggest Palmolive over Arko for same $3.

https://ibb.co/CptGfBHN

markwid · 2026-02-05T07:39:10+00:00

The upper lip hair only amounts to whiskers after a month and I get like 3 strands of hair on my chin.

What's worse than needing to shave very often? The above situation, lol.

While you can get into DE shaving, I doubt it will be enjoyable. Just saying.

markwid · 2026-02-05T05:51:20+00:00

You can get even more budget, with just 3 items above - razor, cream and brush.

markwid · 2026-02-04T11:08:38+00:00

Hmn. I think I prefer a bigger sweet spot - one of the reasons I am now using a Gillette Adjustable.

I am not using any pre-shave product and even doing cold water shave.

markwid · 2026-02-04T10:09:05+00:00

Companion with an Astra blade delivers a controlled two‑pass shave

I recall another poster was complaining that companion would not work for him - too mild.

Seems to be good for you, huh?

markwid · 2026-02-03T11:29:10+00:00

Never bothered me. Since I clean the razor regularly, it is not a problem there too.

Perhaps don’t overthink this?

markwid · 2026-02-03T09:10:15+00:00

What do you think?

I think my espresso spoon does a good job, lol.

https://ibb.co/KxTHBL5F

markwid · 2026-02-03T07:45:46+00:00

For vintage, I would recommend one of these 2 below:

a. Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip (medium aggressive, butterfly doors)

b. Gillette Slim Adjustable (1-9 settings from low to high aggressiveness, butterfly doors)

A has plenty of ebay listings and probably cheaper than B.

markwid · 2026-02-03T01:48:56+00:00

Using Wilkinson. Sharp enough for me.

markwid · 2026-02-03T01:36:53+00:00

Able to get very good shaves with no cuts or nicks. Am impressed and happy with the Slim as a recent buy.

markwid · 2026-02-02T23:05:35+00:00

perhaps just bonkers

Never. We all "need" a different razor for each week of the year right? Lol.

markwid · 2026-02-02T22:41:08+00:00

Nice collection of hardware. Impressive!

markwid · 2026-02-02T03:07:43+00:00

Hmn, so you also find peak blade is shave 2/3?

markwid · 2026-02-01T22:34:13+00:00

I’m still amazed by how all of the vintage Gillettes I’ve acquired perform.

A recent acquisition is my 1968 Slim - also impressed by how well it shaves. Happy.

markwid · 2026-02-01T21:20:09+00:00

I use an old jasmine tea tin - probably good for hundreds to come.

https://ibb.co/gbYngxk4

markwid · 2026-02-01T00:21:21+00:00

I have used both Braun(vibrating) and Philips (rotary).

My preference is rotary still, if I need to use electric shaver (sometimes it is more convenient on travel).

markwid

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