July 2022 Hauls

[twhite]

Pall mall deep clean #1
I decided to give the Pall Mall a basic clean today, to see what was what with the razor, into the Ultra-sonic bath for about 10 Mins with a drop of washing up liquid.
While this was running i liberally applied saddle soap to the strop and gave it a good clean, i then checked it over, it does have a few nicks which i will look at later, one more application, i let it sink in then palm rubbed the strop to generate a bit heat and it has started to soften.
The Razor was taken out of the Bath and although it had cleaned a lot of the heavy off, it was still pretty filthy, the handle did start to loosen though, so that was a positive.
I then used a soft toothbrush and some bathroom cream and used gentle strokes on all the parts, then a bit toothpaste, things were really looking up. Finishing with normal hand soap and a good rinse. Much better.
The final stage for today was i tried some Brasso and Auto-Sol on a couple of pieces and this will help more.
So 1st deep clean has worked out pretty well.


The Razor takes a GEM blade without the need for a de-spine rework.
It is also adjustable.
Below with the roller guard fully out - Mild setting?

Then fully back - Hyper aggressive? i will soon find out

Below the adjustment screw can be seen at the back of the razor

The Honing head attached to the handle - I will need to get these blades on the stones, they are not too bad with
blade #1 the only one with a couple of small chips in it.





I need a New Vintage catch for the box and will keep tweaking the clean as i go.
All in All a very happy bunny.

Very nice 3 day set you have there. They are great shavers

[Tony'schin]

Very nice 3 day set you have there. They are great shavers

Thanks Tom, I have been after one for a while but the price had to be right, took a punt on this one and it has turned out well.
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[Jayaruh]

This is my new handle. It originally lived as a MicroMatic Open Comb razor. @GAW7596 had made two handles like this. I asked him about how he did it. He revealed his secret, and I tried to do it, too. I only got as far as cutting the handle off. He offered to finish it for me, and I agreed. He threaded the handle and sent along two double-threaded pieces that will accommodate most SE razors. The threaded piece screws into the bottom of the razor head and then into the handle. Thanks, Greg. I will be using it in tomorrow's shave.

[GAW9576]

This is my new handle. It originally lived as a MicroMatic Open Comb razor. @GAW7596 had made two handles like this. I asked him about how he did it. He revealed his secret, and I tried to do it, too. I only got as far as cutting the handle off. He offered to finish it for me, and I agreed. He threaded the handle and sent along two double-threaded pieces that will accommodate most SE razors. The threaded piece screws into the bottom of the razor head and then into the handle. Thanks, Greg. I will be using it in tomorrow's shave.

Glad it arrived safely. And glad you are happy with it.