The London Lounge

[quote="Phil"]I have noticed some inconsistency in blade quality when using safety razors (particularly Merkur blades). Wilkinson and Gillette seem a bit more consistent but there is still the occasional dud blade. Phil, I have noticed this as well. In fact I rarely use Merkur blades (which are over...

With the Gillette safety razors, I suspect I shed blood more times than not when I shaved with them! Thank you for you replies :lol: I must admit that I often cut myself when using these razors. I do find, however, that given enough patience the shave comes off exceptionally well. Closer, infact, th...

Gentlemen, I have recently purchased an original Gillette Aristocrat Razor, which I believe dates from the early 1950s. I was extremely lucky to find it wrapped, in its orginal box, and as shimmeringly beautiful (it is solid brass with butterfly opening!) as the day it left the factory. I am just in...