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    • jock1624J
      jock1624
      Raw and Unwashed
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      @derivative666:

      Truefitt & Hill shaving cream. You can't go wrong rich creamy lather & tremendous scents. I also love their colognes.

      I really enjoy the Trafalgar line  . Canned foam/goo , gillitte, and others has propane
      as an ingredient - that cannot be good for your skin.

      Cheers,

      Scott

      Mirthing my way through life.

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      • derivative666D
        derivative666
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        Trafalgar is very nice I like the sandalwood

        "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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        • JCMx800J
          JCMx800
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          In Germany there are drugstore´s called DM and they carry pretty good  products for a reasonable price!
          I buy a lot of natural cosmetics there:
          Shower Gel - Vanilla/Mandarine

          Shampoo - Aloe Vera/Hibiskus

          Macadamia bodybutter

          • a lot more!!!
            For my fresh tattoos I only use:
            Heile Heile Tattoo Creme (not available at DM)

            Everything is suitable for vegans and for most persons who suffer from an allergy.

          Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
          XXX

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          • Finn666F
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            ^is the tattoo creme available in a "DM-Markt" ?…never heard of it tbh.

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            • JCMx800J
              JCMx800
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              @Finn666:

              ^is the tattoo creme available in a "DM-Markt" ?…never heard of it tbh.

              Oops, my fault, you can get the creme at Wildcat!

              Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
              XXX

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              • S
                Snowy
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                As my shaving oil's running low, I thought I'd see what's going on out here and see if there's any great products I'm snoozing on. Local products are pretty much only King of Shaves. Highly dislike their oil, but it's the only oil in the shops.

                Soooo what shaving products are you using, and do you like it/them?

                Razor: Dollar Shave Club, The Lover's Blade
                Oil: King of Shaves

                Quite like the razor, oh so very very thankful to be out of the evil lock-in system of Gillette.

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                • Mild7M
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                  I NEVER shave.. Clippers only.  Crazy ass rash, which is bad on face 😉

                  Plus I get to look like George Michael..  Win win.  ???

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                  • S
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                    Yeah I get the fecked up rash as well. Shaving only with the grain etc etc. Clippers never get close enough for me. I try only shave once a week, so it needs to be pretty close on Monday to hold up on Friday.

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                    • ArabitA
                      Arabit
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                      Used to have a barber that used a straight razor for my facial hair, it was awesome… I should get one

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                      • hecticH
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                        dudes, there is a thread already:

                        http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=309.180

                        Thanks

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                        • GilesG
                          Giles
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                          I thought there was, but could not find.  I will merge…

                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          • S
                            Snowy
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                            thnx 4 merge. Looking forward to reading back over the thread.

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                            • S
                              Snowy
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                              Having read through the whole thread, I'd like to re-ask/itterate my questions about razor blades and oils/creams used when shaving. Not much details over the past 4 pages, a lot of Dr B, and a cut-throat @ the bottom of the last page, but that's all she wrote, so far….

                              So what razor do you use, and what oils/creams?

                              Thanks.

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                              • GilesG
                                Giles
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                                I used to have major issues shaving.  I now use a Gillette Fusion Proglide with any half decent cream and the results are amazing - quick, confortable and close….

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                • SeulS
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                                  Fusion proglide is backed… Also gel > foam...

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                                  • GilesG
                                    Giles
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                                    Foam is crap

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    • S
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                                      Any brands/names of oils/gels? I'm going to have to purchase online, local shops have SFA range.

                                      I've found Oils > Gels > Foam, in terms of closeness/ease of shave, but am not impressed with the shaving oil itself. A good gel would be awesome. NOT tea tree oil, whatever it is.

                                      Dollar Shave club, how could I go past internet razor blades delivered, especially with a video like;

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                                      • Sugar MountainS
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                                        I use a normal Gilette Mach 3 blade (and get them cheaper in Hong Kong) but what really makes a different for me is a natural or mild shaving cream. This is my current one and I've had good results with a close shave and zero irritation:

                                        http://www.nealsyardremedies.com/close-shave-cream

                                        Post-shave, I use a gel from Taylor of Old Bond Street which again is alcohol free and really calms the skin:

                                        http://www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk/acatalog/aftershaves-and-cologne.html

                                        I only shave every other day, allowing for the bristles to grow back enough to get a good close shave.

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                                        • seawolfS
                                          seawolf
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                                          Snowy - I use Astra Platinum blades with a Merkur Barber Pole. The blades were $9 on amazon for 100. I got a sampler pack when I got into wet shaving, and I was thrilled to find that my favorite blades were available in bulk. I now have a two year supply of razor blades for about $0.09 per week!

                                          I used to use Art of Shaving pre shave oil, but I forgot to use it one day, and didn't notice a difference, so I stopped using it altogether.

                                          For my shaving cream, I've been using Jack Black Supreme Cream Triple Cushion for about a year now, and I've been very happy with the results.

                                          For my aftershave, I've been using Geo F. Trumper's Skin Food. It's quite nice.

                                          To everyone else interested, especially those with razor burn issues, bumps, sensitive skin, or sick of paying hundreds of dollars a year on razor blades: Wet shaving with the right technique can address all of these issues. The first few times I shaved with my double-edge razor, I got a few nicks, but once I got the technique down it was the best shave I'd ever had. I used to get red, irritated skin, and have constant bumps and irritation, but when shaving (read: prepping) properly, I get amazing results and my skin is MUCH happier.  The key is lots of water. If that means keeping your face under the faucet for 5 minutes, so be it. If not, use a few changes of hot towels until your facial hair is nice and wet. A razor can't cut a dry hair easily, which causes irritation.

                                          “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                          @zeebeeleather

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                                          • Sugar MountainS
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                                            Yep, water is key. I would only shave after a hot shower or at least face wash and always start by rubbing my beard area with a lot of hot water prior to applying shaving cream.

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