Thread: Another New Guy who's tired of Gillette

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Mick

Originally Posted by chewie360

Hi,

But as impatient as I am, I bought a nice F.A. Koch & Co. Faultless for $20 on eBay. Aside from needing a good sharpening, it's in fine shape. And I've very excited about getting it into shaving condition. But, as you'll see from the attached photo, it's not far from it. The unusual point is really what drew me to this blade.

Anyway, cheers and good shaving.

Aaron

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