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My Valet Autostrops..
I have 3 in total,all made after the Gillette/Autostrop merger .2 British VC3..
..and a Canadian VC4..
These late 1930's-45 models will only accept original or Feather HS-10 blades.
I do have a few of these mate
I think these are the ones you mean?
If you look closely in the bottom right hand corner of the blade, I’m pretty sure that says
Nov 15.04
Cheers
Mate.
7 January 2026
Brush: Aylsworth Razors, Altare, AR-1 badger
Software: Ariana and Evans Mafioso’s Retreat
Razor: Karve & Aylsworth NA5 Christopher Bradley
Blade: Tatra Platinum (3)
It’s Mafia Day and it’s been a bit since I’ve used this banger...
6 January 2026
Brush: Trotter Handcrafts, Monster Dark, AP Shaveco 26mm Pure Bliss
Software: Løthur Grooming Dave
Razor: Rex Supply Co. Page
Blade: Tatra Platinum (2)
Løthur Dave is an outstanding start to the day. Have a good one folks!
Sent...
Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave
Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shave Soap
Jayaruh #144 Finest Badger
Schick J3 Golden 500
Schick Super Krona
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Derby City Chop Shop Winter Reserve After Shave
The...
Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave
Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shave Soap
Jayaruh #144 Finest Badger
Schick J3 Golden 500
Schick Super Krona
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Derby City Chop Shop Winter Reserve After Shave
The...
Welcome, John, glad to see you here. I don't know if this place will help put a cork in your addiction, but it is full of really friendly guys, many from the old TSD.
I also finally got the right Custom Title.
Hi, My name is John and I am a Wetshaver .... Oh ... it's not THAT kind of meeting place? Well, maybe it SHOULD be a 12-Step Program...
I moved to wetshaving because after 40 years of shaving with an electric, I was tired of both razorburn and...
H.Diamond 1072 6/8 Half Hollow
Grooming Dept Unscented Preshave
Martin De Candre Original Shave Soap
Lucky Tiger Face Tonic
Floïd The Genuine Aftershave
Hawkins & Brimble Balm
Semogue SOC Two Band Finest Badger Brush
Every time I use this razor I have the same reaction, “Wow!”
Hot water preparation
Castle Forbes Lavender Shaving Cream
Romera Wenge Chubby Manchurian Badger
RigaRazor 8/8
Castle Forbes Lavender After Shave Balm
Happy shaving - Karl
Tonight’s Shave
Razor: Devette by tom
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: JR90
Soap: Tabac
It has been a spell since I have used this little bad boy. Very close 2 pass shave.
Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave
Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #144 Finest Badger
Schick J3 Golden 500
Schick Super Krona
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Tabac After Shave
The Tabac Shave Soap was face-lathered well with...
Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave
Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #144 Finest Badger
Schick J3 Golden 500
Schick Super Krona
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Tabac After Shave
The Tabac Shave Soap was face-lathered well with...
Hi @Jayaruh i’ve also seen these on eBay over the years mate. Never really thought of getting one to used to using the sink I guess.
I did get this one which was recommended to me recently by a friend and fellow for a member
You put the hot...
Friday's shave was excellent. I stacked the two halves of the Wizamet Super Iridium blade because one half by itself was a bit loose. It worked extremely well.
The Abbatey La Mantia Ishtar lathered superbly with this beautifully resto-moded brush...
5 January 2026
Brush: Trotter Handcrafts, Honduran Mahogany, Oumo 30mm ChongQin boar
Software: Nomad Theory Magens Bay
Razor: Aylsworth Razors Apex-CU, plus
Blade: Tatra Platinum (1)
This is my first shave with Nomad Theory Magens Bay, which has...