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Dr Dracator — Sat, 16 May 2009 12:09:19 -0800

Can anyone identify this Gillette DE razor I picked up at a flea market today? There is a large Gillette logo on top of the head. On the underside of the head there is a small Gillette logo, and the words "MADE IN ENGLAND". No other markings or numbers are visible.

The handle feels lighter than the head, and is probably hollow. It is also looks somewhat duller, I wouldn't be surprised if it actually comes from a different razor.

As an extra question, I'm guessing this is not a priceless antique so I'd like to try using it. Any tips for proper sterilisation short of using an autoclave would be greatly appreciated.

Where to buy a safety razor in Boston and/or San Diego?

sbrollins — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 06:57:29 -0800

Recommendations on where to buy a safety razor in Boston or San Diego? I have looked through as many previous posts as I could find (i.e., everything tagged with "shaving"), but didn't see any specific recommendations on where I could find old-school safety razors in person (I would like to see what I buy before I drop the money on it, so I am not interested in buying on-line). I live in San Diego, but I am in Boston this week for work and was thinking about checking out the Art of Shaving store over in Copley Place. Any other recommendations in Boston or Cambridge? Any for San Diego? I am staying in Cambridge near Kendall Square, so I have easy access to the red and green T lines. Thanks!

Smooth like a baby's butt...

aspo — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 23:42:51 -0800

So I've got the razor and the brush, and I'm sold. But what about all those other shaving products? Blades? Creams? Soaps? After shave? Anyone have a good recommendation? Ok, I read about DE razors on ask and after doing a bit more research decided what the hell, I'd just gotten a raise, let's go spend some money on what would probably be a goof. Oh man, was that a good move. I've only used the thing a few times now and I'm totally sold. Goodbye mach 3, goodbye canned shaving cream, probably goodbye faithful seabreeze aftershave, but oh my, there's a whole world out there. What to try next?

On the blade front I've got some Merkur DE blades, but I suspect I'd prefer a slightly cheaper blade I can throw out after a shave or two. You can get wilkonson swords and personnas fairly cheap on the web. Any good? I've also been looking for carbon steel blades, but I don't see anything out there, anyone know if I'm insane for even thinking it?

As for shaving creams/soaps. Oh my there seems to be a lot. And I suspect they last a long time, and I'd feel guilty buying stuff I end up giving up on after a few tries.

And last but not least, aftershave. I've never been a fan of stinky men's aftershaves. Old spice and the like all smell like ass. I don't like colognes, I don't like musk, I just want something that combats razor burn and makes my face feel smooth.

Anyone got some favorites?