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Yes it is. I'll use it in a sentence for you:

I tried my splash this morning between lathers, and I couldn't tell a difference.

This is what your vintage razor should look like once the teeth have fully expanded. It takes really hot water to get such a wonderful opening-up, but it's worth it - trust me
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As long as the water is hot enough to expand the teeth of your razor, you should be just fine :p