Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
Razor: Gillette Aristocrat (1948-50)
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Lather: Barrister & Mann - Leviathan Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Watchman - After Shave Balm
This is my first time using my Aristocrat since “fixing” it. The end caps came off so I used epoxy to glue them back on. Unfortunately it seems I used too much epoxy because the doors no longer open all the way from the twisting mechanism. They open partway, and then I have to use my hands to get them fully open. This doesn’t affect the shave at all but I’m hoping something can be done about this. I’m hoping that with a few uses the stiffness will work itself out, but I don’t know if that’s realistic. Does anyone have any thoughts?
That’s a good thought, but no not really. It’s not a big deal, I was just a little disappointed to discover that it doesn’t open as smoothly as it once did. Maybe it’ll get better over time.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
This is my first time using my Aristocrat since “fixing” it. The end caps came off so I used epoxy to glue them back on. Unfortunately it seems I used too much epoxy because the doors no longer open all the way from the twisting mechanism. They open partway, and then I have to use my hands to get them fully open. This doesn’t affect the shave at all but I’m hoping something can be done about this. I’m hoping that with a few uses the stiffness will work itself out, but I don’t know if that’s realistic. Does anyone have any thoughts?
Is the obstruction accessible? Can it be carefully filed down?
That’s a good thought, but no not really. It’s not a big deal, I was just a little disappointed to discover that it doesn’t open as smoothly as it once did. Maybe it’ll get better over time.