Thread: What are you working on?

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Consider a 30 second dip in this ,,,, you will be surprised at the result, a good surprise. Found at Wal Mart at the jewelry counter.

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Got some. Its good to go now, but will keep it in mind for clean-up's.

Thanks
Mike

Yes, you knock off the heavy stuff,, then finish with this.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

You only need to clean it between blade switches,,, 30 seconds with a toothbrush & dish/hand soap,,,, she will stay shiny with this simple routine.

Thanks Hirlau but I'll pass. I have it nice and shiny again and it will go on display. The only time I use a DE is when I travel......although sometime for the SOTD I should do a lousy shave with the Gillette Dial a Shave with canned goo topped off with Vegetal.

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Originally Posted by Benz

I think you're right about it being the least aggressive Sharptonn. My Dad didn't have a heavy beard like I do. I tried the thing once years ago and had to switch to my Wade and Butcher mid shave. My Gillette Dial a Shave travel razor is set on 9.

The Blue Tip is definitely the least aggressive of the Super Speeds. The Red Tip is the one that is heavier and more aggressive than the regular SS. I have one from the 1st quarter of 1957 (my birth year and quarter) that I had replated. It is one of my go to razors when I don't have the time for a straight shave. It shaves very nicely on a heavier beard. At least like a 7 or so on an adjustable IMO.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

It will clean places that you cannot reach with a brush or cloth.

The non-bleach version of Scrubbing Bubbles also works really well on a safety razor that has gotten a little scummy. Just spray it on, let it sit for a few minutes, and then hit it with an old toothbrush.

Originally Posted by Demetrius

The Blue Tip is definitely the least aggressive of the Super Speeds. The Red Tip is the one that is heavier and more aggressive than the regular SS. I have one from the 1st quarter of 1957 (my birth year and quarter) that I had replated. It is one of my go to razors when I don't have the time for a straight shave. It shaves very nicely on a heavier beard. At least like a 7 or so on an adjustable IMO.

So where does the black tip fall? In the middle?

Originally Posted by Demetrius

The non-bleach version of Scrubbing Bubbles also works really well on a safety razor that has gotten a little scummy. Just spray it on, let it sit for a few minutes, and then hit it with an old toothbrush.

Yes, I use Scrubbing Bubbles each time,,, I use Scrubbing Bubbles on about everything. I use the jewelry cleaner as a last procedure.

Sweet lookin, big honkin, wisker Wacker, ya got there Mike. Nice return.

Originally Posted by Panama60

I'm going to start on this SR next. Mostly cleaning and a hone. Picked this jewel up at a local antique store cheap and found
and interesting history to it. From 1933 until 1943, Leo La Grant had a hardware store located at 216 W. Randolph in Enid, OK
(my hometown). He bought and distributed straight razors by W. L. Buck Co. Although I can't link W. L. Buck Co. to Smoky, at
least I know where this straight was originally sold and about when.
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The local connection is very cool, that's a fury razor stand you got going there.